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GOLD DOFE
MULTI-ACTIVITY RESIDENTIALS
Our Gold DofE activity residential weeks are great fun and attract participants from all around the country to our base here near Bristol.
MAKE MEMORIES
You will meet loads of like-minded people and share memories that will last a lifetime.
REAL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
From kayaking on a river to scaling a limestone rock face to throwing axes, all our adventures are authentic and outrageously addictive!
COSY ACCOMMODATION
Exclusive use of our onsite residential Lodge accommodation including bunkrooms each with en-suite facilities plus a full catering package included.
ALL INCLUDED
Everything is included and arranged for you by our dedicated DofE support team from insurance to activities to dietary requirements.
TRANSPORT
Our site is well situated within North Somerset, near Bristol and Weston-super-Mare with easy road and rail access.
ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE!
No experience is required for any of our activities so complete beginners and passionate adventurers are all welcome! Our flexible approach means we can adapt the program to suit the group or the weather. Your week will look a bit like this:
MONDAY
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Arrive
Mission Impossible challenge
Evening activities
THURSDAY
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Archery, Air Rifle
& Axe Throwing
Evening activities
TUESDAY
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
FRIDAY
Morning
Afternoon
WEDNESDAY
Paddlesports
Assault Course & Rafting
Evening activities
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Rock Climbing
Abseiling or Caving
Evening activities
Archery Active
Debrief, lunch & departure
Evening activities include a frisbee golf tournament, team games and a bushcraft dinner cooked over a campfire. One evening will be free time to chill out and socialise with your group.
Activities
Mailing List
Indoor Accmmodation
MENDIP LODGE
Our indoor residential centre, Mendip Lodge, is a large rural bunkhouse, overlooking our ski slope right here in the heart of Somerset.
This Lodge will be exclusive to you throughout your week. Downstairs, a spacious lounge area and dining room ensure there is plenty of space to relax in your downtime.
Upstairs, there are 15 bedrooms, each sleeping between 4 and 9 people per room in double and triple bunk beds. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. There is UBS charging and free WIFI throughout.
There will be a member of the Mendip team sleeping on-site each night.
Catering
CATERING
Our menus are locally sourced and packed with all the energy you need for the adventure ahead. Everything is prepared on site in our fully-equipped, commercial catering kitchen. Expect healthy, nutritious and delicious food.
What's included?
Catering starts with an evening meal on Monday and ends with lunch on Friday.
Each day, we will provide an unlimited continental buffet for breakfast, packed lunches to take with you on activities and a home-cooked two-course evening meal. Water, squash and hot drinks will be available at all times. You are welcome to bring additional snacks for in-between meal times.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
We can cater for all dietary needs and requirements and can provide details of all our menus in advance including allergens and calories.
We will ask you to complete an induction questionnaire ahead of arrival, including any specific dietary needs so we can be sure to plan the menu accordingly.
TRANSPORT
Our site is based in the heart of the Mendip Hills National Landscape and very well connected to the South West, specifically Bristol and Weston-super-Mare.
TRAIN STATION - FREE PICK UP AND DROP OFF
We offer a free pick-up service from Weston-super-Mare train station. This line is well connected with London, Bath, Bristol and Exeter.
If arriving by train, please arrive into Weston-super-Mare by 12pm. On the Friday, please book onward travel from 1pm.
AIRPORT
We are a 15-minute drive from Bristol Airport. If arriving at Bristol Airport we can help you arrange a taxi.
CAR
If you are driving yourself, we have plenty of free parking onsite. Please arrive by 12:30pm. Departure is from 1pm. View directions.
transport
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Gold DofE Residential FAQs
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