Family & Multi Activity

Overwhelmed by the array of activities available? Then why not do them all! With a multi-activity break you can choose from a whole host of pursuits including pony trekking, archery, kayaking, climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, caving, canyoning and more. We have activity breaks specifically for families who want to enjoy an alternative holiday together, and with packages to suit all age groups and abilities you’ll be sure to find something to get your heart racing and your muscles pumping.

Manorbier Family Fun

Manorbier

Stay in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and keep all the family entertained by adding tickets for two of the following attractions to your break -

Heatherton - A great day out with a huge range of activities. Choose from Go Karting, Archery, Pistol shooting, lazer clays, Robowars, Bumper boats, Baseball & Adventure Golf. Also available at extra cost: Paintball & Horse riding.

Folly Farm - Six fantastic zones to visit: The Jolly Farm, a spectacular Zoo, an enormous vintage Funfair, indoor and outdoor Adventure Play and Folly Wood Country Park.  Awarded "top day out in Wales 2005" by the Wales Tourist Board

Oakwood - Wales’ largest & best theme park with great rides for all ages. Set in beautiful woodland, your ticket gives you unlimited rides.

2nts: Any dates from Easter – end of September
Price: Adults £99.00, Under 18s £79.00

Price includes two nights full board accommodation and tickets to any two of the above attractions.

Tel: 0870 770 5954
Email: manorbier@yha.org.uk

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Family Minibreaks

Okehampton

YHA Okehampton offers a taster session for those short weekends when you want to be active! A limited range of activities are available for this two night break, from archery, mountain-biking, climbing or high ropes course, gorge-scrambling and kayaking,

Price: From £112 (Over 14), £94 (Under 14)

Tel: 0870 770 5978
Email: okehampton@yha.org.uk

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Family Multi-activity Holidays - Okehampton

Okehampton

Fun for all the family.  YHA Okehampton offers different types of activities, some of which are suitable for younger families (5+) and others that concentrate on building skills (watersports, survival skills, climbing) which are more suitable for families with older children and teenagers. You can design your own 1-4 night programme of activities from our weekly timetable, arriving on one day and running activities through to lunch on your final day.   Activities available include archery to treasure hunts, climbing to canoeing, gorge scrambling to mountain boarding…and  then theres the leap of faith on our new high ropes course.

Price: From £55-222 (Over 14), £46-186 (Under 14).

Tel: 0870 770 5978
Email: okehampton@yha.org.uk

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Survival Skills for families

Okehampton

Follow in the footsteps of Ray Mears, and learn survival skills.  Learn how to light fires, make ovens and then use one to cook, collect water, build shelters and wild camping. The programme will include a wild camp on Dartmoor.  Great fun for adults and children.

2nts: 23.05.08, 27.06.08, 18.07.08, 22.08.08.

Price: Adults £110, under 18s £99 (Includes meals and accommodation)

Tel: 0870 770 5978
Email: okehampton@yha.org.uk

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Family Bushcraft Skills

Alfriston

Join in this exciting family weekend, held in conjunction with the Sussex Wildlife Trust and Tourism South East. Learn bushcraft skills in nearby Friston Forest including how to make and light your own camp fire, how to make a basic shelter and how to use tools safely.

2nts: 19.09.08
Price: Adults £145, Children £122
Price includes accommodation and food, transport from YHA Alfriston to the forest, all activities with trained leaders and an introductory talk on the first evening. Does not include personal insurance or drinks. YHA Alfriston is accessible by public transport, contact the hostel or visit www.traveline.org.uk for details.

Tel: 0870 770 5666
Email: alfriston@yha.org.uk

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Wizard Walks in Pembrokeshire

Broad Haven

Enjoy a CD audio tour of the county, bringing alive the myths, legends and history of the area. Five quests take you on five walks to solve riddles using the maps and directions in the guide book. Fun for all the family and suitable for children from 4-12 years it is entertaining, fun and stimulates interest and awareness in wildlife and the countryside.

Quest 1: Journey to the Saintly Peninsular - St David's and find a secret sign
Quest 2: Listen to the battle of witchcraft and wizardry on Garn Fawr at Strumble Head
Quest 3: See the magic stones of Pentre Ifan near Newport and answer the Druids riddle
Quest 4: Visit the enchanted castle of Carew and discover its ghosts
Quest 5: Take a boat to Skomer Island and see the amazing seabirds

If you complete all five quests you can try your hand at the CD-ROM quiz included in the pack. If you solve all the riddles correctly you will be awarded with the Pembrokeshire Wizard's Certificate of Merit.

Price: £19.99 a pack.
MP3 players are available to hire for £5 for you to listen to the walks on (Broad Haven only)

Also available at St David's, Poppit Sands, Newport, Pwll Deri, Marloes Sands and Manorbier

Tel: 0870 770 5728
Email: broadhaven@yha.org.uk

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Adults adventure weekend

Coniston Holly How

Take yourself on an adrenalin rush with an all-terrain adventure-packed weekend of abseiling, kayaking, gorge scrambling and Canadian canoeing.

2nts: 17.05.08, 25.10.08

Price: £155.00 including all meals and tuition.

Tel: 0870 770 5770
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk

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Family Adventure Weekend

Windermere

A fun weekend designed especially for families and always very popular, with a chance to try rock climbing, abseiling and ghyll scrambling in an exciting day of activities.  The second day is left free for you to explore the many other attractions that the area has to offer. Suitable for all children over five years but children must be accompanied by an adult.

2nts: 30.05.08, 20.06.08, 03.10.08
Price: Adults £108, U18 £98
Full board

Tel: 0870 770 6094
Email: windermere@yha.org.uk

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Adventure Weekends

Windermere

Test your nerve with a tailor made adventure weekend for groups of six or more, including families, clubs or groups of friends.  Includes one day of activities; choose two sessions from rock climbing, abseiling, ghyll scrambling, fell walking, kayaking or caving. The second day is for you to explore the area at your leisure. Please check availability before booking.     

Any weekend (subject to availability)
Price: Adults £108.00, U18 £98.00
Full Board

Tel: 0870 770 6094
Email: windermere@yha.org.uk

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Family Multi-activity (9+)

Edale

Canoeing, caving, archery and climbing fun for all the family. Run from YHA Hathersage

4nts: 26.05.08, 4.08.08, 18.08.08 
Price: Adults £269, U18 £185

Tel: 0870 770 5808
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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Multi-activity Weekend (16+)

Edale

For those who fancy an active break enjoy a 2 or 4 night getaway and try activities such as rock climbing, caving, abseiling, canoeing and archery. Everyone is welcome regardless of fitness or experience.

2nts: 2.05.08, 4.07.08, 12.09.08 
Price: £137

Tel: 0870 770 5808
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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Get Active at Lakeside

Lakeside

Lakeside can provide a range of personal skills courses and National Governing Body awards covering canoeing, kayaking, sailing, climbing, Mountain Leader training, first aid and wilderness survival. Located on the edge of Lake Windermere, it’s in an ideal position for trying these exciting activities.

Courses start from £40 (accommodation is additional)
Contact Lakeside for further information.

Tel: (+44) 1539 539012
Email: sales@lakesideymca.co.uk

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Port Eynon schools activities

Port Eynon

YHA Port Eynon is a great location for school groups to combine fantastic accommodation and great value activities.

Art Workshop – full or half day beach/village art activities
Price: Full day £100, Half day £60

‘Junk hunt’ and ‘junk music session’ (1-1 ½ hours – weather depending)
Price: £30

Catering can be arranged on request – please contact YHA Port Eynon for details.

Tel: 0870 770 5998
Email: porteynon@yha.org.uk

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