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.
Family Adventure Holiday at YHA Bracken Tor
Bracken Tor (Dartmoor)
7 Night Family Adventure Holiday (Available between Saturday 28th July to Saturday 11th August)
Starting Day Saturday. Adults: £337 Under 14 £267
Get your own Adventure this summer. Based at Bracken Tor Youth Hostel. This price includes full board accommodation for 7 days and 3 full days of instructor-led adventure activities and 6 evening activities plus a day's bike hire. Other free activities on-site include volley-ball, pool-table, table-tennis, TV lounge. Try out 6 different activities from high ropes, kayaking, canoeing, raft-building, archery, rock-climbing, gorge-scrambling and either pony trekking (own transport required) or The Big Oke Abseil (over 14 only).
Our rooms at Bracken Tor have private bathrooms. The TV Lounge is available in Bracken Tor and the Filter House, so if you're booking when there's a sporting event (e.g. Olympics), don't worry you'll be able to see the major events!
Contact Anna on 01837 53916 in Activities Department to make a booking for 2012.
Tel: 01837 53916
Email: brackentor@yha.org.uk
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Okehampton Family Adventure Camps
Okehampton
Family Adventure Camps - Stay an extra night for free!
Book a Family Adventure Camp at Okehampton this October half term and stay an extra night for free! 3 & 4 night camps available, camps include full board accommodation in a family room along with activities ranging from archery, gorge scrambling, kayaking, rock climbing and high ropes ( activities will depend on camp).
Dates: Camps available from Friday 21st October – Wednesday 26th October 2011
Prices: 3 night camps starting from £114.50 per under 14 and £142 per adult
For further information and to make a booking please contact Okehampton Youth Hostel Tel: 0844 2930 556 E-mail: activities@adventureokehampton.com Web: www.adventureokehampton.com
Tel: 0845 371 9651
Email: okehampton@yha.org.uk
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Family fun bushcraft day
Windermere
Go wild at Windermere on this exciting break. learn fantastic new skills in the hostels own wooded grounds and have fun learning how to survive in the wilderness.
The package includes:
2 nights accommodation at YHA Windermere with dinner, breakfast and a picnic lunch each day
One full day of bush craft activities in the hostel grounds with fully qulaified and experienced instructors from keswick Canoe Company
Free booklet of activities around the hostel for children
DATE: 21st and 22nd October. Under 18 £96.00 / Adult £110 - including meals
YHA Windermere: In a spectacular location overlooking Lake Windermere this 69 bed hostel offers a warm welcome, excellent facilties, all day acces, great food and a comfy bed for the night.
Tel: 0845 371 9352
Email: windermere@yha.org.uk
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Bushcraft breaks for groups
Windermere
Learn fantastic new skills in the hostels own wooded grounds and have fun learning how to survive in the wilderness.
The breaks are ideal for schools, youth groups, Scout and Guide groups. The activities include many of the requirements of the Scout survival badge. The break can also include a second day achieving the John Muir Award, an environmental award scheme.
The package includes:
2 nights accommodation at YHA Windermere with dinner, breakfast and a picnic lunch each day
One full day of bush craft activities in the hostel grounds with fully qualified and experienced instructors from Keswick Canoe Company
Price from £90.00 per person
YHA Windermere: In a spectacular location overlooking lake Windermere this 69 bed hostel offers a warm welcome, excellent facilities, all day access, great food, and a comfy bed for the night.
Tel: 0845 371 9352
Email: windermere@yha.org.uk
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Lake District - Family Adventures
Hawkshead
Swap boredom blues for Lake District views on an action packed YHA family adventure!
YHA's three and four night full-board activity packages will keep the whole family on their toes with fun-filled mountain and water sport activities delivered by fully qualified instructors.
From gorge scrambling to abseiling, climbing, kayaking and even tree-top team tasks, there's something for everyone, young and old. The packages are full of activities that'll keep you busy from breakfast to bedtime and include all the equipment you need so there are no hidden costs.
After a great night's sleep in a family room, our ‘as much as you can eat' breakfast will kick start a new day. With all meals provided, you can take a break from the cooking, forget the washing up and tuck into great tasting home cooked meals.
DATES AND PRICES COMING SOON. For all enquiries, please contact
Tel: 0845 371 9321
Email: hawkshead@yha.org.uk
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Act on Adventure
Patterdale
There is a vast range of fun activities to experience at Rookin House Activity Centre. From horse riding to quad biking, archery to human bowling, there is something that will please everyone here. With kids activities and even packages for families as well as hen and stag do’s, Rookin House Activity Centre offers everything you could wish for to unleash your adventurous side.
Prices will vary dependent on activities and packages. Booking is required, but can book on the day.
For more information and the complete list of what activities are offered, please visit the website www.rookinhouse.co.uk
Tel: 0845 371 9337
Email: patterdale@yha.org.uk
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Okehampton Family Multi-Activity Breaks
Okehampton
Okehampton runs a full range of activities every day throughout all the school holidays, Easter, May half term, Summer holidays and October half term.
Activities for the whole family to enjoy-rock climbing, high ropes, gorge-scrambling, kayaking, canoeing, archery, mountain biking, bush craft, pony trekking and much, much more. We offer full board activity packages from 2-4 nights. You can join just for a day of activities or stay for a whole week.
Package Prices from £124 per adult and £106 per under 14 years old.
www.adventureokehampton.com
Tel: 0845 371 9651
Email: okehampton@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: 0845 371 9008
Email: broadhaven@yha.org.uk
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