About

Mendip Activity Centre: The Ultimate Adventure Destination Near Bristol

Owned and operated by Mendip Adventure, Mendip Activity Centre is a national leader in outdoor adventure, education, and training. The site is nestled within 250 acres of the Mendip Hills National Landscape, just a 30-minute drive from Bristol. This award-winning centre offers exciting activities for all ages and abilities. Open seven days a week, all year round, Mendip ensures that everyone, everywhere, can make time for adventure.

Mendip Activity Centre's main site features:

• Over 25 exciting adventures, great for families, parties, and groups
• A 165m dry ski slope and all-weather toboggan run
• One of the UK’s largest disc golf courses
• Undercover target sports ranges for archery and air rifle shooting
• Kids Adventure Camps every July and August for 8-15 year olds
• Mendip Basecamp adventure campsite
• Sandford Quarry, a historic limestone site for rock climbing and abseiling
• Private watersports lake at Hewish, just minutes from the M5
• Free parking on-site

Epic Outdoor Adventures for All Abilities

Mendip Activity Centre offers an extensive range of outdoor activities designed to challenge, inspire, and entertain. Whether you're looking for a thrilling adventure, a family day out, or a team-building experience, there’s something for everyone.

After a day of adventure, unwind at The Alpine Lounge cafe-bar. You can grab fresh coffee, paninis, pizzas, and cakes while enjoying views over the ski slope.

Land Adventures:

• Abseiling
• Climbing
• Axe Throwing
• Archery & Archery Active
• Air Rifle Shooting
• Frisbee Golf (including a free Yeti Hunt for little explorers!)
• Low Ropes & Assault Course
• Orienteering & Mission Impossible Woodland Challenges
• Bushcraft & Survival Skills

Snowsports:

• Skiing & Snowboarding (lessons, courses, recreational passes, and more!)
• Tobogganing for ages 4+ (with seasonal twists like Twilight Tobogganing)

Watersports:

• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Stand Up Paddleboarding
• Raft Building
• Watersports Assault Course

Eat, Stay and Relax at Mendip Basecamp

Want to extend your adventure? Mendip Basecamp is an award-wining Mendip Adventure destination - a family adventure campsite, open from May to August. Bring your own tent, or choose to hire one! Pick your own pitch, park nearby, and check-out when it suits. Enjoy a great range of facilities, including: free WiFi, USB charging, hot showers, flushing toilets, a camp cafe, and a bar. Plus, dogs are welcome, and fire pits encouraged!

Group Adventures and Outdoor Education

Mendip Activity Centre is a top choice for schools, youth groups, and teambuilding. The centre delivers high-quality outdoor education that builds confidence, resilience, and teamwork. From birthday parties, to residentials, to stag and hen adventures, Mendip has custom packages to suit your needs.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Mendip Activity Centre believes that adventure should be accessible to all. Many activities can be adapted for additional needs, and the Alpine Lounge is lift-accessible. Visit Mendip's website for more details.

Ready for Your Next Adventure?

Book online today, or purchase a gift voucher, and start planning your next adventure in the Mendip Hills!