Historic Farm & Countryside Fun
Experience hands-on Victorian farm life and expansive woodland trails at Manor Farm, offering an ideal blend of outdoor adventure, animal encounters, and local history.
Victorian Farm Life
Step back in time to explore a restored 19th-century working farmstead. Youngsters can discover traditional agricultural tools, historic barns, and period farm machinery, gaining a vivid understanding of how rural communities lived, worked, and produced food in Victorian Britain.
Historic Victorian working farm offering hands-on learning, animals, and outdoor funEducation Destination
Situated beside the scenic River Hamble, Manor Farm Country Park provides a captivating outdoor venue for school residential trips. Centred around a historic working farm surrounded by ancient woodland and coastal marshland, the park offers pupils an immersive blend of rural heritage, outdoor adventure, and engaging hands-on discovery.
A visit brings classroom learning to life across key themes including Victorians, Agriculture, Food & Healthy Living, Animals, Habitats & Biodiversity, and Forests. Youngsters can explore historic farm buildings, observe traditional livestock care, and discover how seasonal food is produced, connecting textbook facts directly to real-world rural heritage.
Beyond the historic farmyard, extensive country parkland features woodland trails, estuarine natural habitats, and fantastic outdoor play spaces. Students can meet friendly farm animals, investigate river ecosystems along the Hamble, and burn off energy in a safe, nature-filled environment designed to foster curiosity and teamwork.
With welcoming staff, dedicated facilities, and flexible session options, Manor Farm Country Park fits effortlessly into a Hampshire residential itinerary, delivering a memorable balance of outdoor fun, fresh air, and valuable curriculum enrichment for every pupil.
Hands-On Animal Visits
Meet a wide variety of traditional farm animals and rare breeds, including heavy horses, pigs, goats, and sheep. Feeding sessions and hands-on encounters allow students to observe animal care, life cycles, and livestock management in an authentic farmyard setting.
Nature & River Trails
Set alongside the scenic River Hamble, the park features expansive ancient woodland and saltmarsh habitats. Pupils can follow gentle nature trails to study river ecosystems, spot native woodland flora, and investigate biodiversity across contrasting natural environments in Hampshire.
Historic Farmhouse Tour
Step inside the historic farm buildings, Victorian farmhouse, and period cottage to see how domestic life operated in past centuries. Interactive displays and authentic household items give youngsters a memorable window into domestic heritage and local social history.
Countryside Play Area
Beyond the historic farmyard, extensive open fields and outdoor play spaces give youngsters room to burn off energy. Students can enjoy adventurous outdoor play equipment, promoting teamwork, physical activity, and shared fun amidst beautiful countryside parkland surroundings.