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WHAT'S ON AT MENDIP ACTIVITY CENTRE
There's always a new adventure around the corner. Mendip Activity Centre hosts regular themed and seasonal activities and events year-round. We have hundreds of different activities, lessons, and trips running across a range of incredible locations, all bookable online.
Here's a highlight of our upcoming events and sessions.
July and August 2026
New for 2026! Mendip Mini Fests
Following the success of last year's sold-out Mendip Family Festival, we've launched six Mendip Mini Fests, designed especially for campers, as part of our Summer of Entertainment. The line-up includes incredible headliners - The Sam Evans Band, The Lipinskis, Station2Station, and more!
1st April | 8am to 9am | FREE
Critical Minerals and Greenland
We’ll be hosting Wrington Vale Rotary Club’s breakfast meeting in our Alpine Lounge. Hear Tony Morby explore Greenland’s critical minerals and unique geology, and how its strategic Arctic position is shaping geopolitics in this fascinating, thought-provoking talk on the region.
26 March | 21 May | 16 July | 10 Sept | 08 Oct
Adventure-Based Leadership Series
Join Latitude45 and Mendip Adventure for a new series of immersive leadership events, designed to build stronger leaders and high-performing teams. Combining expert-led leadership insight with hands-on adventure experiences, these events take place across Bristol and the South West.
July and August 2026
Kids Adventure Camps 2026
The best sleepover all summer. Mendip’s screen-free summer camps run Sunday to Saturday, making them ideal for working parents. One great-value booking covers everything - adventure activities, home-cooked food, indoor accommodation and expert instructors.
Multiple dates
Introduction to Rock Climbing Course
Learning that fits real life. Designed for busy people who want to grow their skills without a big time or financial commitment, our brand-new one-day Introduction to Climbing course makes outdoor adventure accessible and rewarding.
Multiple dates
Introduction to Watersports Courses
Learn alongside other people like you on our brand-new one-day Introduction to Kayaking, Canoeing, and Paddleboarding courses. With expert instructors and unforgettable outdoor locations, you’ll gain real confidence and abilities you can carry into future adventures.
Multiple dates
Introduction to Hill Skills Course
Take the first step and see what you're capable of. Our brand-new one-day Introduction to Hill Walking course delivers learning that fits real life. You’ll build practical skills quickly, feel supported at every stage, and enjoy every step of the journey.
Multiple dates
2026 River Trips
Discover adventure on some of the UK’s most stunning waterways. Kayak the River Dart, SUP along the River Avon, or Canoe the iconic River Wye. Explore the historic Bath Aqueduct by Kayak or SUP, and experience the breathtaking Jurassic Coast.
Multiple dates
Nature Walks
Explore wildlife, plants, and habitats of the Mendip Hills National Landscape. Running from 9.30am–12.00pm on selected dates throughout the year, each walk focuses on seasonal highlights, including spring woodland, summer meadows, and mushroom identification.
Year-round
Gold DofE Residentials
Our Gold DofE activity residential weeks are extremely popular! Based at Mendip Lodge at Mendip Activity Centre near Bristol, they attract participants from all around the UK who are keen to take part in fun, adventurous activities.