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.
Bank Holiday Adventure Weekend at YHA Elterwater
Elterwater
Run in conjunction with Country Adventures. Join us in the ultimate adventure playground of the English Lake District for a fantastic weekend of outdoor adventure activities including gorge scrambling, canyoning, abseiling and archery. Meals & BBQ included.
For further information contact Country Adventures on 01254 690691 or visit www.countryadventures.co.uk
2nts: 01.05.09
Price: £185
For more information on YHA Elterwater contact:
Tel: 0845 371 9017
Email: elterwater@yha.org.uk
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Corporate activity breaks at YHA Exford
Exford
Gather your work colleagues/relatives or friends for two days of extreme exertion in Exmoor National Park. YHA Exford offers activity packages throughout the year at Wimbleball Lake. You can take part in a range of activities over the two days including team building, raft building, navigation and water sports.
Price: from £195 per person.
Price includes two nights full board accommodation at YHA Exford (bed, breakfast, one evening meal and packed lunches) and all activities.
Only available to groups of eight or more. Packages are currently available between the following dates in 2009
23rd – 26th March
6th – 9th April
26th – 29th April
31st May – 3rd June
29th June – 1st July
13th – 16th July
20th – 23rd July
10th – 14th August
24th – 28th August
31st August – 4th September
7th – 11th September
14th – 17th September
25th September – 2nd October
4th – 15th October
Dates may also be ailable midweek in winter 2008/2009. Please contact YHA Exford direct to book.
Tel: 0845 371 9634
Email: exford@yha.org.uk
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Multi Activity Adventure Weekends at Coniston Holly How
Coniston Holly How
Above ground, below ground, wet and wild is the theme of the weekend! The adrenaline challenges include kayaking, ghyll scrambling, climbing, abseiling or caving. Cost includes course fees, equipment and full board accommodation. Transport essential. (Minimum age 8)
2nts: 01.05.09, 24.07.09, 03.08.09, 07.08.09, 10.08.09, 24.08.09, 28.08.09
Price: Adults £140 Under 18s £125
Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk
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Multi-activity Weekend (16+) Edale
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: 01.05.09, 03.07.09, 04.09.09, 23.10.09
Price: £142
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@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: 0845 371 9651
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 for all ages. Some are suitable for younger families (5+) while others are more suitable for families with older children and teenagers and concentrate on building skills (watersports, survival skills, climbing). 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, treasure hunts, climbing, canoeing, gorge scrambling and mountain boarding…and then there's the leap of faith on our new high ropes course.
Price: From £55-222 (Over 14), £46-186 (Under 14).
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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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: 0845 371 9135
Email: porteynon@yha.org.uk
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