Encounter Weekend Away 2027

In February 2027 Encounter is heading to the New Forest and to the fabulous Avon Tyrrell residential activity centre for our annual weekend away.

The Encounter youth weekend 2027 will be taking place 26th to 28th February for anyone in school years 7-13. Avon Tyrrell is set in 65 acres of woodland and fields and offers exciting outdoor activities in a beautiful setting and some great space for our devotions as well.  Our weekend away is always the highlight of the youthwork year—there’s going to be a full-on programme with a load of outdoor activities, crafts, games, chill times, worship and opportunities to meet with God. There’s also going to be lots of time and space to relax in the grounds.

The location

Avon Tyrrell is near Bransgore on a road called Braggers Lane but best found by putting the postcode BH23 8ED into your satnav. We will send out travel details nearer the time.

Money

The weekend costs £150. We realise this is a lot of money and would encourage you to speak to your church youth leader if the price is going to be a problem. The price includes accommodation, food and all your activities but not transport – you need to arrange to get to and from Avon Tyrrell. The deposit is £50 and non-refundable.

Booking

It is going to be a fantastic weekend! If you want to join us you need to book using the link below. Please click this link, complete the form and pay your deposit before the end of November to reserve your place.

All the important details

When: Friday 26th February– Sunday 28th February 2027

Where: Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8EE

Cost: £150 (Includes food, activities, accommodation etc. but not transport to and from the venue). You can secure your place with a £50 deposit and pay the remainder by mid-January 2027.

Pick up and Drop off: From Avon Tyrrell on the Friday and Sunday afternoons

Accommodation: Dormitories with bunk beds.

Payment

Please make your payment by BACS using the following details:

  • Sort code: 30-90-86
  • A/C: 01432334
  • Reference: “YWA27” and your full name

What happens next

After Christmas we will send out a kit list, a medical form, travel instructions and lots more details. Please arrange to pay in full by mid-January.

Any questions, please contact your own youth leader in the first instance.  If they don’t know the answer please contact Paul.