Recreation in Franklin Southampton

Ballyshannon Equestrian Center

The Ballyshannon Equestrian Center invites horse lovers to participate in horseback riding lessons from children to adults and beginners to advanced all are invited to come learn and enjoy. The Ballyshannon Equestrian Center offers pony and/or horse rides for parties, community/school events, reunions, and more. The center also offers pasture, stall and vacation boarding services.

Visit The Website 757-562-5353 30117 Camp Parkway, Courtland, VA 23837 Visit the Facebook Page

Blackwater Outfitters Nottoway River Guides

Explore the rivers of Franklin and Southampton through several different options of guided kayaking tours. Stop by the outfitter shop to purchase, rent or repair a kayak or canoe.

Visit The Website 757-653-9223 22225 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837 Visit the Facebook Page

Cypress Cove Country Club

Cypress Cove Country Club was established in 1921 and is located just outside of the City of Franklin. For golfers, Cypress Cove Country Club sports an 18-hole, par 72 golf course with a pro shop. Members and guests alike are invited to take a dip in the swimming pool, enjoy a game of tennis or dine and relax in the elegant clubhouse.

Visit The Website 757-562-6163 30333 Country Club Road, Franklin, VA 23851 Visit the Facebook Page

Franklin Bowling Center

The Franklin Bowling Center is a great place for family fun with 32 lanes of state-of-the-art bowling equipment for both league and recreational bowlers. The Franklin Bowling Center uses automatic scoring equipment, provides bumpers for little ones, an arcade and the newly renovated Rumors Restaurant & Lounge.

757-562-0221 1327 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA 23851 Visit the Facebook Page

Goose Hill Farms

Come pick your own strawberries each spring at Goose Hill Farms. Family owned and operated this strawberry patch is a unique experience and is one of the many fun things to do with the whole family in Franklin Southampton.

757-569-8453 22090 Bethel Road, Franklin, VA 23851 Visit the Facebook Page

Graz'n Acres Therapeutic Riding Center

Graz'n Acres is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International accredited center (PATH International). Graz'n Acres is a not for profit organization that provides therapeutic equine assisted activities for people with physical, mental, emotional and learning disabilities. Participants build confidence, improve muscle strength, flexibility, concentration, memory skills, socialization skills and so much more while working with horses.

Visit The Website 757-653-9615 14492 Ivor Road, Sedley, VA 23878

James L. Camp Jr. YMCA (South Hampton Roads)

The James L. Camp Jr. YMCA located in the City of Franklin is a newly renovated recreation center with two gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor pools, indoor tennis, handball and racquetball courts. The YMCA also offers a Nautilus Center, weight lifting equipment, Jacuzzi, sauna, group sports and more.

Visit The Website 757-562-3491 300 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA 23851 Visit the Facebook Page

Kathara Spa

Kathara Spa has been creating unique, relaxing, and truly amazing experiences in the Southampton/Franklin area for over five years. So join us at Kathara Spa, where the relaxation of our guests is the priority. Treat yourself to a day of pampering with new and innovative treatments, including massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures, at our Virginia spa. They have 100% clean beauty, for those especially prone to sensitivity.

Visit The Website 757-304-1431 516 N. Main Street, Franklin, VA 23851 Visit the Facebook Page

River Birch Farm

River Birch Farm is a full service equestrian facility on 26 beautiful acres in Southampton County. River Birch Farm offers boarding, horseback riding lessons, training, horse camps, VHSA associate rated horse shows and more.

Visit The Website 757-569-7530 30470 Camp Parkway, Courtland, VA 23837 Visit the Facebook Page

Southampton Outfitters

Come stay in a comfortable lodge providing family style meals with over 5,000 acres of land for deer hunting, turkey hunting, bow hunting, gun hunting and dove hunting. Southampton Outfitters' goal is to provide guests with enjoyable well-managed hunts with a high rate of success, which maintaining the highest degree of safety possible.

Visit The Website 804-586-8077 12583 Cedar View Road, Drewryville, VA 23844 Visit the Facebook Page

The Hubs Vine

A modern market featuring Hubs peanuts, Three Ships coffee, Richlands and Lolly's ice cream and a variety of specialty foods, drinks, games and more.

Visit The Website 1459 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA 23851 Visit the Facebook Page

Tidewater Horse Trail

Tidewater Horse Trail offers horseback trail riding in Southampton County, VA. Boasting the greatest miles of equine trails in southeast Virginia with over 14.5 miles of trails. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, away from the busy life place to ride your horses and want miles of trails away from busy roads and loud noise - then come visit Tidewater Horse Trail!

Visit The Website 757-859-6346 37093 Warrique Road, Ivor, VA 23866 Visit the Facebook Page

White Tail Resort: Family Nudist Colony

Nestled in the woods of beautiful Southampton County in Virginia is where you will find White Tail Resort. The resort's 45 acres offer you and your family the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing clothing free experience in either our campground or in our lodging units.

Visit The Website 757-859-6123 39033 White Tail Drive, Ivor, VA 23866 Visit the Facebook Page