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Mendip Activity Centre: The Ultimate Adventure Destination Near Bath
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 one hour drive from Bath. 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 believes in making adventure accessible to all. Many activities can be adapted for additional needs, and Mendip has worked hard to make as much of their site accessible to spectators too, including the cafe and snowsport viewing areas. Through its charity, The Mendip Foundation, Mendip supports young people to overcome obstacles, build confidence, gain qualifications, and begin careers in the outdoors.
Ready for Your Next Adventure?
Book online today, or purchase a gift voucher, and start planning your next adventure in the Mendip Hills!
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- Additional detailed accessibility information:
- Lift: There are lift(s) available. An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
- Step-free access to all or most areas: There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.
- Step-free entrance: There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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- Disability awareness / equality training: Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff.
- Emergency alarm with flashing lights: There is an emergency alarm with flashing lights, to alert deaf guests to a fire or other emergency scenario.
- Facilities for assistance dogs: Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas: A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas.
- Wheelchair-accessible viewing area: A wheelchair-accessible viewing area with step-free access is available providing an optimal vantage-point to view performances, presentations or activities.
PARKING
- Designated accessible parking: Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.
- Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance: There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
RESTAURANT / DINING ROOM / BAR
- Dietary requirements catered for: A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
- Quieter table: A table located in a quieter area is available, where noise is minimised.
- Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.
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| Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Open 7 days a week, pre booking essential.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Events
Friday, 6th November 2026 - Sunday, 3rd January 2027
Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity CentreMendip Activity Centre's most popular event of the year returns from 6 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.- more info
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