Foxlease

Foxlease
Princess Mary House, Foxlease
Owner	Girlguiding
Location	Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Country	United Kingdom

Foxlease is a training and activity centre of Girlguiding near Lyndhurst, Hampshire, UK. The Foxlease estate has been owned and managed by the Guides since 1922. The estate is 65 acres (260,000 m²) and main house is known as The Princess Mary House, in honour of her marriage. Foxlease hosted the Guides' Third International Conference, the Sixth World Conference and also the first World Camp.

The Princess Mary House was renamed in honour of Princess Mary's marriage. A Georgian house, still has Adam fireplaces and a Strawberry Hill Gothic lounge. Individual rooms have been adopted by Guides from around the world and personalised by them. Modernisation has created conference and residential facilities. These including training and meeting rooms, and accommodation for overnight stays.

Princess Margaret Lodge was built to replace Beaverbrook Lodge. It accommodates self-catering groups and there is disabled access on both floors. It was opened in 2005, by The Countess of Wessex, then President of Girlguiding

The Coach house is a listed building, constructed in the 18th century. It provides self-catering accommodation.

The Barn is self-catering accommodation. Early photos show a thatched roof, but this has been replaced.

There are several campsites at Foxlease, including Cedars, Katherine Wilson, Birches, Appletree and Bridges. Most of the sites have a shelter with a toilet and shower block. Most of the campsites close at the end of September for the winter, but Katherine Wilson and Appletree are kept open.

There is a 9m climbing wall, a low rope course, a high rope course and a covered, heated swimming pool. Kayaking and rafting facilities are also available. There are also nature trails.