Tile Barn Outdoor Centre

Located in Brockenhurst, against the backdrop of the beautiful New Forest National Park, Tile Barn Outdoor Centre is ideal for schools and youth groups seeking engaging outdoor pursuits

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Two cast iron skillets on an open flame grill, one with sliced onions and the other with red and yellow bell peppers, showcasing fresh ingredients used in outdoor catering.

Catering

Our centres offer healthy and nutritious catering packages that can accommodate all dietary requirements.

We take pride in using suppliers who source locally produced food and daily hand-cooked meals that ensure all meals are fresh and tasty.

Accommodation

Aerial view of the Bunkhouse at Tile Barn Outdoor Centre in the New Forest, featuring a large white building with a grey roof surrounded by green lawns. In front of the building, there are four picnic tables evenly spaced on the grass.

The Bunkhouse

Capacity for 38 people with a fully equipped kitchen and lounge.

A row of four pod-shaped wooden cabins with arched roofs at Tile Barn Outdoor Centre in the New Forest. The cabins are situated on a gravel surface with grassy areas around, under a clear blue sky. Trees are visible in the background, suggesting a tranquil outdoor setting.

The Enda Ryan Poppy Pods

20 pods (capacity for 80 people) including use of the roundhouse located in the centre of the village.

Fully accessible shower/toilet block, campfire, drying room and device charging points.

Children playing football in a grassy field with multiple tents set up in the background.

Camping

Capacity for 38 people with a fully equipped kitchen and lounge.

Fully accessible shower/toilet block, campfire, drying room and device charging points.

Accessibility

Staff

  • The centre staff have been trained by the Calvert Trust and given disability awareness and activity specific disability training.

Site

  • All paths around the site are wheelchair accessible.
  • There is a hearing loop in reception and the Bunkhouse.
  • In the toilet block there are two purpose-built shower/wet rooms, including an accessible toilet and low-level basins with accessible fittings.

Adapted activities

  • We have a variety of specialised equipment and the ability to adapt all activities so that everyone can participate. When booking your stay with us let us know your requirements so we can tailor the activities to your group.

The Bunkhouse

  • The whole of the Bunkhouse is accessible and includes an ensuite accessible bedroom. The bedroom has a mobile hoist, and the wet room has a seat in the shower, low level basin with accessible fitting and a slightly higher than usual toilet, also with accessible fittings.

Enda Ryan Poppy Pods

  • All paths around the pod village are accessible – access to the toilet block is via a gravel path.
  • The entrance doors have low threshold access.
  • Designated disabled parking bays available.

Exciting programmes to choose from

Partnerships and accreditations

Adventure Mark logo
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom logo
institute for outdoor learning logo

Travel and contact

Phone: 01590 623160

Email: [email protected]

Tile Barn Outdoor Centre Church Lane
Brockenhurst
Hampshire SO42 7UB

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My favourite activity was crate stacking because I had the tallest tower. I loved when we got to push the crates because we were dangling. It felt like I was flying..
Student from Kimpton, Thruxton, and Fyfield C of E Primary School, 2023