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Cameron's Cottage A unique outdoor centre

Cameron’s Cottage is based within RSPB Franchises Lodge nature reserve, a dramatic woodland in the New Forest National Park. It is a unique activity centre designed for teenagers and young adults to create lasting memories in nature.

Cameron's Cottage with fire pit and covered dining
Cameron's Cottage low down view
Open Events
Are you a group leader, teacher or someone who works with teenagers and young adults? Join us for a free open day where you can experience some of the activities we have on offer.
Cameron's Cottage indoor dining room
Residential
We offer day and residential visits with opportunities to take part in rewarding conservation work that teaches invaluable new skills and get stuck into a wealth of exciting activities.
Cameron Bespolka using binoculars
Cameron Bespolka Trust
The Cameron Bespolka Trust is a charity that has been set up in Cameron's memory to inspire young people to love and appreciate animals, in particular birds, nature, and our environment. By experiencing the outdoors first hand, teenagers can connect with nature and make a difference to our planet.
Day and residential visits
Cameron’s Cottage is based within RSPB Franchises Lodge nature reserve, a dramatic woodland in the New Forest National Park. It is a unique activity centre designed for teenagers and young adults to create lasting memories in nature. We have all the facilities to ensure schools, colleges, Universities, and groups can engage with the natural world in an exciting and unique way. Whether it's getting creative through outdoor cooking, tackling the grittier side of nature with survival skills and shelter building or learning conservation skills, visitors are encouraged to make any stay their own.
Cameron's Cottage open area
Open Events
Are you a group leader, teacher or someone who works with teenagers and young adults? Join us for a free open day where you can experience some of the activities we have on offer.
Cameron's Cottage open area
Residential options
We offer day and residential visits with opportunities to take part in rewarding conservation work that teaches invaluable new skills and get stuck into a wealth of exciting activities.
Cameron's Cottage open area
Cameron Bespolka Trust
The Cameron Bespolka Trust is a charity that has been set up in Cameron's memory to inspire young people to love and appreciate animals, in particular birds, nature, and our environment. By experiencing the outdoors first hand, teenagers can connect with nature and make a difference to our planet.
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