Manor Farm is found at Pyland’s Lane, Southampton SO31 1BH.
Opening Times
| Open1 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 | ||
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| Monday – Sunday | 10:00 | – 16:00 |
| Open1 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 | ||
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| Monday – Sunday | 10:00 | – 17:00 |
Today, this rich cultural heritage blends with contemporary visitor facilities to create an entertaining, educational, and rewarding day out for people of all ages. Come along and have a great day out for your chance to be a part of history.
Our Facilities
We have cafés, indoor play in the play barn, a shop, accessible toilets and hand wash areas. Our purpose-built cabin is your base for the day and a place to eat lunch.
Access and parking for buses is provided.
We also offer a SEN backpack/bag for children who might find school trips overwhelming. Each bag reflects the activities we offer, so if the child needs to come away from the group, they can have similar experiences.
Farm and Nature
Meet our friendly residents! Learn how to feed, groom and care for the animals through a series of interactive games.
Discover the importance of animal produce, chicken and eggs, woolly sheep and have a go at carding.
Learn how to care for plants and plant a seed to take home. This is a real hands-on day with lots of fun on the farm.
Explore animal habitats to see what plants and animals we can find.
Educational visits to Manor Farm
Our friendly staff will help your school trip to be a day out to remember!
Manor Farm is steeped in history, the origins of which date back to medieval times. The historic farmyard keeps the feel of a traditional Hampshire farmstead and offers a valuable insight into times gone by.
Today, our modern facilities and rural setting encourage children to connect with nature and learn how to care for farm animals.
Wartime farm
Our authentic wartime setting and costumed characters help children to experience what life was like at a 1940’s farm.
Experience a wartime school lesson, our Anderson shelter and the sound of an air raid siren.
Learn about how farmers helped during the war, plus develop your understanding of rationing, billeting, the art of code breaking and how to become a secret spy.
Try simple 1940’s style dancing, and learn about Make Do and Mend Crafts using recycled materials.
Prices and how to book
To book your day email ManorFarmLearning@hants.gov.uk or phone 01489 787055.
- Guided visit £9.50 per child with one free adult for every five paid children.
- Additional adults £12 each.
- 1:1 Carers free with paying child.
- Minimum charge £140.
- All guided activities are for 2.5 hours between 10am and 1pm, including 30-minute lunch break.
- Please enquire about self-guided group rates.