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The Best Gift Guide for Adventurers

  • richeddins
  • 38 minutes ago
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Looking for a gift that gets kids off screens, brings families together, and creates memories that last longer than any toy? Our Gift Guide for Adventurers outlines year-round gift ideas to suit every adventurer’s style and budget, including some activities that are completely free!


A group of children wearing Santa hats and festive jumpers walks down a woodland path illuminated with fairy lights as part of a Christmas Adventure experience.

Whether you’re shopping for Free-Wheeling Explorers, Challenge Chasers, Nature Seekers or Social Adventurers, shared experiences can be some of the best presents, especially for families who love the outdoors.


With Black Friday and Cyber Week just around the corner, now is the perfect time to grab thoughtful gifts for every type of adventurer in your life!


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Gifts Packed With Adventure


Mendip Adventure Gift Vouchers can be used for most activities at Mendip Activity Centre and are valid for a full year. They’re easy to buy online and make excellent stocking fillers, birthday presents or gifts for anyone who enjoys fresh air and a bit of excitement.


Check out the Mendip Adventure Vouchers here and grab big savings on thrilling year-round experiences today!


Explore Our Best Gift Guide for Adventurers


Adventure looks different for everyone, which is why we crafted our gift guide to reflect the different types of explorers you may have in your life. From action and adrenaline to social adventures, discover the perfect gift for those seeking unique outdoor experiences.


1. Action-Packed Gifts for Free-Wheeling Explorers


Find that perfect something for the spontaneous, energetic adventurers in your life! Always chasing the next thrill, Free-Wheeling Explorers are all about fun, flow and freedom, and they absolutely love an adrenaline-packed activity.


A boy smiles broadly as he slides down an all-weather outdoor toboggan slope. He is moving so fast that the fairy lights in the background have blurred into golden streaks of light.

Gift Ideas for the Adventurers Who Say Yes to Everything




2. Immersive Outdoor Gift Experiences for Nature Seekers


For those who find magic in the mist and thrive in fresh air, give the gift of time outdoors. Nature Seekers love being outside and immersing themselves in beautiful surroundings and unique experiences.


A group of 4 are learning the basics of kayaking. They are standing on the bank, facing the instructor, who is demonstrating a paddle stroke. Everyone is wearing buoyancy aids and helmets. It is sunny and bright, surrounded by green fields and nature.

Gift Ideas for Adventurers Who Love Nature


  • Kayak Session: Go at your own pace and take in life from the water while learning a new skill.

  • Bushcraft: Get up close with nature, learn fundamental survival skills and discover a new connection with the outdoors.

  • Try Caving or Extreme Caving: Explore nature underground! Unlock a new realm of discovery and find out what’s happening below our feet.



3. Next-Level Gifts for Challenge Chasers


If you know someone who’s always pushing their limits, give them the gift of a new challenge this year! Bold, determined, and always levelling up, Challenge Chasers seek thrilling experiences that take them out of their comfort zone.


A man in a red shirt and grey trousers tries a practise run on skis down an outdoor all-weather ski slope. There are other students in the background also involved in the ski lesson.

Gift Ideas for Adventurers Looking for a New Challenge




4. Fun Gifts for Social Adventurers


Dynamic and outgoing, Social Adventurers believe the best experiences are shared! Group activities and team fun are where they shine, so look out for gifts that immerse these happy souls in interactive group activities.


Five people are touring Bristol Harbour on stand-up paddleboards. They are all wearing buoyancy aids. It's a sunny day, and Bristol's famous colourful houses are visible in the distance, and the water is lined with boats.

Gift Ideas for the Adventurous Social Butterfly


  • Bristol Harbour SUP or Kayak Trip: This unique gift offers Social Adventurers the chance to discover Bristol Harbour from the water with a fun group and expert instructors.

  • Tobogganing: Join an existing booking or get the children together for an exclusive Tobogganing session! Full of laughs and thrills, this is a fantastic family activity.

  • Target Sports: Up the ante with friendly competition on an Archery, Axe Throwing or Air Rifle group session.



Can’t Decide Which Adventure? Try a Value Voucher!


We’re spoiled for adventurous choices at Mendip, so we understand it can be hard to choose just one! Let the gift recipient choose their own adventure when you pick up a Value Voucher with savings up to 40% off. Value Vouchers are available for £18, £32 and £60 and are valid for almost any outdoor activity at Mendip Activity Centre.


Stockings Full of Adventure (and Savings!)


Many of our vouchers are £25 or under, so you can save big on awesome stocking stuffers! Grab a fantastic deal on these activities:


  • Targetsports - Archery, Air Rifle, Axe Throwing

  • Paddlesports - Kayak, Paddleboard, Canoe

  • Rocksports - Rock Climbing, Abseil

  • Family Frisbee Golf Pass

  • Toboggan & Drink

  • Try Ski

  • Try Snowboard



Perfect Adventure Pairings


Add some adventure-ready kit to your voucher gift to create a complete experience:


  • Warm accessories: Hats, gloves, snoods and buffs are always useful!

  • Excellent outerwear: Pick up a cosy jacket or pair of boots for stylish adventurers.

  • Mini adventure packs: Put together an Explorer’s Kit, complete with torch, compass, whistle, notebook and pencil - you can customise it to your child’s interests!


Check out retailers like your nearest Ellis Brigham, or local shops like Outdoors and Active or The Gorge Outdoors for great-value outdoor kit, or scope out gently used options on Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree. If you visit Gorge Outdoors, mention you’re from Mendip Activity Centre and you’ll get 10% off applicable purchases. You can also join Facebook groups dedicated to buying and selling outdoor clothing and equipment.


Gift a Free (or Nearly Free) Local Adventure


Gifts don’t need to be expensive! Some wonderful experiences are found right here on our doorstep:


  • Woodland Walk and Hot Chocolate: Wrap up warm and take a winter walk with a flask of hot chocolate. Pack biscuits or cake to make it feel extra special, and pick a magical place like Leigh Woods, Goblin Combe or even a gorgeous trail on Mendip’s 250-acre site.

  • Torch-Lit Garden Scavenger Hunt: Turn the garden into a festive puzzle, complete with fairy lights, glow sticks and decorations! Create your own scavenger list or find one online, with a focus on things they can find outdoors.

  • Stargazing in the Mendip Hills: Find a stargazing guide (you can download digital ones or borrow a book from your local library), grab a headtorch and head to Burrington Combe or another dark skies location on the Mendips. Make it special with hot drinks and tasty treats!

    • Tip: As the sun sets earlier and earlier, you can go for a bit of stargazing and find a cosy cafe or pub to visit after. Once you’ve had your fill of the evening sky, you can join us in the Alpine Lounge or pop into The Railway Inn or The Crown Inn.


For more advice, tips and tricks for family adventure planning and fun, check out Bex Band's books Family Adventures: How to Adventure With Babies and Children and Camping Games for Kids & Families. Both books are currently available in the UK from your preferred bookseller.


Make an Adventurous Day of It


Craft a special day of exploration and adventure for your loved ones! Combine your Adventure Gift Voucher with a free activity from the list above, and make it extra special with a meal out or a luxurious picnic complete with treats and nice drinks.


How to Wrap an Experience Gift


We can post your Adventure Gift Voucher to the recipient to help make it special, or you can add something extra with ideas for how to wrap an experience gift:


  • Print the voucher and put it in a treasure box, dry bag or drinks flask

  • Tuck it in a warm hat or the pocket of a new jacket or hoodie

  • Make an envelope with an old map


You Can Also Build Gift Bundles:


  • Little Explorer’s Pack: Voucher, woolly hat, compass, adventure story book

  • Teen Adventure Kit: Voucher, thermal gloves, first aid kit, field guide or book of outdoor adventure stories

  • Family Fun Pack: Voucher, frisbee, trail snacks, day bag/rucksack


Don’t Miss Out!


Mendip’s Adventure Gift Vouchers are available year-round, with special sale prices only available for a limited time! This year, skip the usual gift ideas and give something that leads to fresh air, shared experiences and family memories.


Check out our full list of Adventure Gift Vouchers here and discover the perfect presents for every type of adventurer in your life.



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