Young Bristol's End of Summer Celebration!

This month, we were excited to invite 6 young people from across our Community Youth Club network to join us at the NABGC Essex Adventure Weekend!

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We were pleased to see young people from Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Avon Youth Club, BS14 Youth Club and the Youth Club on Wheels Hengrove session take part in a jam-packed weekend full of activities at Thriftwood Scout Camp Site, from Friday 3rd July - Sunday 5th July 2026!

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Across the weekend, young people were involved with a number of sports activities, including axe throwing, archery, rifle shooting, Jacob's ladder, postmans mate, kayaking, raft-building, cresta run and bush craft. Our young people were also involved in a variety of other group activities including tug of war, assault courses and smores making. During each activity across the weekend, we saw our group meet new people from across the country, try new opportunities and build friendships for life!

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"She hasn’t stopped taking about it since coming home. She loved the Essex Adventure Weekend!"

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said parent of a young person

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"As a Youth Worker, it's always an amazing feeling when you take young people who don’t know each other away and starting to see them forming friendships. It’s great to see that, even though we had young people from four different areas of Bristol, they were able to come together and form a strong-bonded group for this weekend."

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said Jason Beckhelling-Terry, Head of Youth Work

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Thank you NABGC and Essex Boys and Girls Clubs for arranging an amazing weekend, giving young people the opportunity to try new things and learn life skills!

Join Young Bristol's FREE Summer Holiday Clubs! We are open to all young people aged 8-19 across our Community Youth Clubs. From sports activities to creative workshops, we have something for everyone to enjoy! A free hot, healthy meal will be provided to all young people.

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Our Summer Holiday Activities across our Community Youth Clubs are kindly funded by the Holiday Activity Fund, supported by Bristol City Council, The Department of Education and Your Holiday Hub.

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We are pleased to share a confirmed list of dates for our sessions throughout the Summer. All other delivery will continue as normal in addition to these sessions:

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Ashton Vale Club for Young People

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• Monday 27th July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 28th July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 3rd August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 4th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 10th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 11th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 17th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 18th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 24th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 25th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)

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Please note: we will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 31st August, all other sessions will continue as normal.

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Address: Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Silbury Road, BS3 2QE

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BS14 Stockwood Youth Club

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• Monday 27th July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 11-19)
• Tuesday 28th July, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children session, referral only)
• Thursday 30th July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 3rd August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 4th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children session, referral only)
• Thursday 6th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 10th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 11-19)
• Tuesday 11th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children session, referral only)
• Thursday 13th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 17th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 11-19)
• Tuesday 18th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children session, referral only)
• Thursday 20th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 24th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 11-19)
• Tuesday 25th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children session, referral only)
• Thursday 27th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)

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Please note: we will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 31st August, all other sessions will continue as normal.

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Address: BS14 Youth Club, Stockwood Lane, BS14 8SJ

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The Grove @ Bedminster Down

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• Monday 27th July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 3 and 4)
• Tuesday 28th July, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 5 and 6)
• Wednesday 29th July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 7+)
• Monday 3rd August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 3 and 4)
• Tuesday 4th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 5 and 6)
• Wednesday 5th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 7+)
• Monday 10th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 3 and 4)
• Tuesday 11th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 5 and 6)
• Wednesday 12th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 7+)
• Monday 17th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 3 and 4)
• Tuesday 18th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 5 and 6)
• Wednesday 19th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 7+)
• Monday 24th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 3 and 4)
• Tuesday 25th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 5 and 6)
• Wednesday 26th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Year groups 7+)

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Please note: we will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 31st August, all other sessions will continue as normal.

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Address: The Grove @ Bedminster Down, 27a Cheddar Grove, BS13 7EN

We are pleased to announce that booking for our Summer Outdoor Activities now live to book!

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Join Young Bristol and experience the thrill of the great outdoors! With a range of activities on offer, from paddling Bristol's own Harbourside to climbing through an underground adventure, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Book your Outdoor Activities sessions here!

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Full Day Adventure Club

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Our Full Day Adventure Club will have you enjoying a jam-packed mixture of activities. From channeling your inner Robin Hood with archery sessions that build confidence and skill, to testing your competitive spirit in rounders, football and pool tournaments, every day brings something new to enjoy.

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When:

• Monday 10th August, 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Friday 21st August, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Cost: £30 per person

Book your Full Day Adventure Club here!

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Half Day Kayaking

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Our Half Day Kayaking session is perfect for beginners and those with a little experience. Spend the session learning about basic paddling techniques and take part in fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork!

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When:

• Thursday 23rd July, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Monday 3rd August, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Monday 17th August, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Wednesday 26th August, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Wednesday 2nd September, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Cost: £20 per person

Book your Half Day Kayaking here!

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Full Day Wet 'n' Wild

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Our Full Day Wet 'n' Wild Adventure will have you channeling your inner Robin Hood as you learn archery skills that will have you hitting a bullseye in no time! You will continue your day on the harbourside, experiencing the aquatic thrills of kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

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When:

• Tuesday 11th August, 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Tuesday 1st September, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Cost: £45 per person

Book your Full Day Wet 'n' Wild here!

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Full Day Wet 'n' Wicked

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Spend the day with us learning about the basic paddling techniques and enjoy playing fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork. You will continue to work with your team mates to build a raft and paddle your team to victory. Find out more information and book your Wet and Wicked session here!

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• Friday 24th July, 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Friday 14th August, 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Tuesday 25th August, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Cost: £45 per person

Book your Full Day Wet 'n' Wicked here!

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3 Day Wet, Wild and Wicked

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This is an intensive programme of back to back activities. From navigating through caves to mastering paddleboarding, rock climbing, archery, kayaking, bushcraft, and orienteering challenges, experience a wide range of adventures and activities. Find out more information and book your Wet, Wild and Wicked session here!

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‍When:

• Wednesday 29th July - Friday 31st July
• Tuesday 18th August - Thursday 20th August

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Cost: £130 per person

Book your 3 Day Wet, Wild 'n' Wicked here!

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Half Day Paddleboarding

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A perfect session for beginners, and those with a little experience. Spend the session with us learning about the basic paddling techniques and enjoy playing fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork. Find out more information and book your Half Day Paddleboaring session here!

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• Tuesday 28th July, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Tuesday 4th August, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Thursday 13th August, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday 21st August, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday 28th August, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Cost: £20 per person

Book your Half Day Paddleboarding here!

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We are pleased to announce that booking for our May Half Term Outdoor Activities now live to book!

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Join Young Bristol and experience the thrill of the great outdoors! With a range of activities on offer, from paddling Bristol's own Harbourside to climbing through an underground adventure, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Book your Outdoor Activities sessions here!

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Full Day Archery & Climbing

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Our Full Day Archery and Climbing will have you channeling your inner Robin Hood as you learn archery skills that will have you hitting a bullseye in no time! Your adventure will continue as you learn footwork, handholds, body positioning and clipping techniques while tackling climbing routes on the steep faces of the Mendip Hills.

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When: Tuesday 26th May 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: £45 per person

Book your Full Day Archery & Climbing here!

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Full Day Wet 'n' Wild

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Our Full Day Wet 'n' Wild Adventure will have you channeling your inner Robin Hood as you learn archery skills that will have you hitting a bullseye in no time! You will continue your day on the harbourside, experiencing the aquatic thrills of kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

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When: Wednesday 27th May 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: £45 per person

Book your Full Day Wet 'n' Wild here!

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Half Day Kayaking

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Our Half Day Kayaking session is perfect for beginners and those with a little experience. Spend the session learning about basic paddling techniques and take part in fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork!

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When: Thursday 28th May 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: £20 per person

Book your Half Day Kayaking here!

On Friday 13th March, we were delighted to welcome the team from Leggwork to The Grove @ Bedminster Down, where five of their dedicated team members helped us to improve our facilities for young people.

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The group spent their day taking care of the club’s outdoor spaces, helping at the club with weeding, gardening, and litter picking as well as planting new flowers into the clubs planters. Their hard work has made the area cleaner, more welcoming, and ready for young people to enjoy.

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“Volunteering at The Grove was a brilliant experience for the Leggwork team. Supporting Young Bristol a great deal to us, the opportunities and support they provide for young people in our community are genuinely life changing. It was a privilege to play a small part in improving a space that will continue to benefit the local community for years to come.”

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Thank you to everyone at Leggwork for helping us to create a safe, positive place where our young people can thrive! We appreciate your ongoing support!

Young Bristol were pleased to partner with the RYA and Bristol Maritime Academy to pilot a new marine career pathway for young people in Bristol, as part of the 'New Horizons Project'.

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The career pathway is the newest initiative of the 'New Horizons Project', which has been running across the Bristol area for over five years, introducing hundreds of young people from the ages of 10-20 to sailing and water sports, many of whom may not otherwise have had access to the water.

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This year, Young Bristol has supported the first cohort of 11 young adults from our Outdoor Employment Programme to complete its first year, undertaking a structured pathway designed to equip them with industry‑recognised RYA qualifications. Trainees achieved First Aid, Sea Survival, Marine Radio (SRC) and the RYA PPR (Professional Practices and Responsibilities) course alongside their Powerboat Level 2 certificates.

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These qualifications provide the full commercial endorsement, enabling our Trainees to operate powerboats professionally and making them valuable assets to employers across harbours, docks, waterway operations and a wide range of commercial marine environments.

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Work placements and employment pathways are being developed with the Bristol Harbour Master, local docks teams and Bristol Maritime, ensuring real opportunities for young people ready to take their next steps into marine work.

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Phil Harris, Outdoor Employment Programme Lead said:

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“The trainees Young Bristol's Outdoor Employment Programme have benefited immensely from this project. Thirteen young people facing barriers to employment have been given incredible opportunities through this training. Many have already secured job interviews and begun conversations with employers.

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The commitment and hard work shown by the trainees has been truly inspiring. Partnerships like this draw on the strengths of all organisations involved and create outcomes far greater than the sum of their parts. We are proud to be contributing to such an impactful project in Bristol.”

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Chris Eades, Founder of the Bristol Maritime Academy, added:

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“At Bristol Maritime, many of us started without family connections to the water, just a Powerboat Level 2 qualification and a passion for being outdoors on the waterways. Through The New Horizons Project, we’re proud to help people from Bristol and outside the sector get qualified and discover opportunities both globally and, on their doorstep, — from running workboats to supporting environmental projects and teaching others on the water.

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By linking this first cohort with organisations such as the Bristol Harbour Authority and our own water safety company, BM Safety, we’re helping them take their first real steps into careers on the water.”

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Rob Howlett, RYA Regional Manager added:

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“From windsurfing and dinghy sailing to keelboats and yachts, there are so many ways for young people in Bristol to get out on the water. These opportunities build confidence and give them practical skills that can naturally lead into local marine careers. Through the New Horizons Project, we’ve been able to bring community groups, clubs, trainers and employers together, showing that boating is truly accessible and can open doors for young people who might never have considered the sector.

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As interest grows, we’re now looking to expand the project to help even more employers find young people with recognised powerboat qualifications.”

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Young Bristol remains committed to ensuring that all young people can access meaningful opportunities, develop new skills and build brighter futures. If you would like to find out more about our Outdoor Employment Programme, and how you can get involved with projects similar to the 'New Horizons Project', click here!

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On Monday, we were delighted to welcome the team from Burges Salmon to Hartcliffe Club for Young People, where seven of their dedicated team members helped us to improve our facilities for young people.

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The group spent their day taking care of the club’s outdoor spaces, helping at the club with weeding, gardening, and litter picking to help keep the space well maintained. Their hard work has made the area cleaner, more welcoming, and ready for young people to enjoy.

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Some of the volunteers also helped us to paint the walls in the main hall space, making sure the walls had a blank canvas for young people to work on new graffiti.

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"We had a fantastic day volunteering with Young Bristol at Hartcliffe Club for Young People. It was really rewarding to make a difference to the outdoor space, and it was great to see the impact we made at the end of the day. The team really appreciated the opportunity to support such a wonderful local cause and contribute to the community.”

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Thank you to everyone at Burges Salmon for helping us to create a safe, positive place where our young people can thrive! We appreciate your ongoing support!

On Friday 6th March, we were delighted to welcome the team from Burges Salmon to BS14 Youth Club, where five of their dedicated team members helped us to improve our facilities for young people.

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The group spent their day taking care of the club’s outdoor spaces, helping at the club with weeding, gardening, and litter picking to help keep the space well maintained. Their hard work has made the area cleaner, more welcoming, and ready for young people to enjoy.

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"We had a fantastic day volunteering with Young Bristol at BS14 Youth Club. It was incredibly rewarding to make a difference to the outdoor space, and it was great to see the impact we made at the end of the day. The team really appreciated the opportunity to support such a wonderful local cause and contribute to the community.”

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Thank you to everyone at Burges Salmon for helping us to create a safe, positive place where our young people can thrive! We appreciate your ongoing support!

We are pleased to announce that booking for our Easter Half Term Outdoor Activities now live to book!

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Join Young Bristol and experience the thrill of the great outdoors! With a range of activities on offer, from paddling Bristol's own Harbourside to climbing through an underground adventure, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Book your Outdoor Activities sessions here!

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Half Day Kayaking

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Our Half Day Kayaking session is perfect for beginners and those with a little experience. Spend the session learning about basic paddling techniques and take part in fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork!

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When:

• Wednesday 8th April 2026, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Monday 13th April 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Thursday 16th April, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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Cost: £20 per person

Book your Half Day Kayaking here!

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Half Day Paddleboarding

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This Holiday Club on the harbourside will teach you the basic skills needed to enjoy paddleboarding! The session includes a range of games that will test your balance and skills. This activity is perfect for beginners!

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When:

• Friday 10th April 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Tuesday 14th April 2026, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Thursday 16th April 2026, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Cost: £20 per person

Book your Half Day Paddleboarding here!

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Full Day Archery & Climbing

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Our Full Day Archery and Climbing will have you channeling your inner Robin Hood as you learn archery skills that will have you hitting a bullseye in no time! Your adventure will continue as you learn footwork, handholds, body positioning and clipping techniques while tackling climbing routes on the steep faces of the Mendip Hills.

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When: Wednesday 15th April 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: £45 per person

Book your Full Day Archery & Climbing here!

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Full Day Wet 'n' Wild

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Our Full Day Wet 'n' Wild Adventure will have you channeling your inner Robin Hood as you learn archery skills that will have you hitting a bullseye in no time! You will continue your day on the harbourside, experiencing the aquatic thrills of kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

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When:

• Thursday 9th April 2026, 9:00m - 4:00pm
• Friday 17th April 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Cost: £45 per person

Book your Full Day Wet 'n' Wild here!

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Full Day Wild Adventure

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Our Full Day Wild Adventure is the perfect  challenge for those looking to climb a series of waterfalls in the picturesque  Mendip Hills. You will continue your day channeling your inner Robin Hood  as you learn archery skills that will have you hitting a bullseye in no time,  as well embracing the art of bushcraft  and cooking over an open fire!

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When: Tuesday 7th April 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Cost: £45 per person

Book your Full Day Wild Adventure here!

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