Tobogganing

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    Blast down our floodlit toboggan slope on our colourful Zibob toboggans!

    What is tobogganing?
    When penguins slide over snow and ice on their bellies, it's called Tobogganing. When children blast down our floodlit Toboggan slope on our colourful Zibob toboggans, listen out for excited laughter and watch their joy as they slip-slide excitedly down the hill.

    How does it work?
    The open-air Toboggan slope is one of our most popular and exhilarating physical activities, perfect for burning off lots of energy. Great for Birthday Parties and organised groups, it operates 7 days a week in all-weather with a covered spectator area at the top of the slope. The light sprinkler system creates even more fun helping children slip-slide faster, even if they may get a little damp!

    Who can take part?
    Individual Spaces: 30 minute slots available to buy for as few or as many children as you like. There are 16 spaces per slot and everyone must be aged 4 to 12. Adults cannot take part in these sessions
    Exclusive Half Slope: 30 minute slots for exclusive use of half the slope for up to 8 tobogganers. Suitable for ages 4+ with no upper age limit. This is the only option suitable for tobogganers over the age of 12.
    Exclusive Full Slope: Whole hour exclusive use of the entire slope for up to 24 tobogganers. Everyone must be aged 4 to 12.

    Note: Once an Individual space has sold, the slope is no longer be available for any Exclusive Half Slope/Exclusive Full Slope bookings. If an Exclusive Half Slope session has been booked, the Exclusive Full Slope slot for that time slot will be unavailable.

    Important Information
  • All Tobogganers will attend a Safety Brief prior to using the slope.
  • Tobogganers must wear full-length sleeves & trousers, covered footwear and full fingered gloves.
  • This is not an instructor supervised activity. Participants must be supervised by a parent/guardian aged 18+ to ensure rules are followed.
  • We always recommend dressing for the forecast weather. Consider bringing waterproofs or a change of clothes if it's particularly wet on the day of your tobogganing session.

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    FAQ's

    Tobogganing is available in three standard session types: 


    Individual Spaces: 30-minute slots available to buy for as few or as many children as you like. There are 16 spaces per slot and everyone must be aged 4 to 12. Adults cannot take part in these sessions.

    Exclusive Half Slope:     30-minute slots for exclusive use of half the slope for up to 8 tobogganers. Suitable for ages 4+ with no upper age limit. This is the only option suitable for tobogganers over the age of 12.

    Exclusive Full Slope: Whole hour exclusive use of the entire slope for up to 24 tobogganers. Everyone must be aged 4 to 12. 


    Tobogganing is available 7 days a week. 


    Book Tobogganing online!




    Please aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before your booked time slot. 


    Your time on the Toboggan slope begins at your booked time slot (30 minutes or 1 hour). 


    If you arrive late, we will try to get you onto the Toboggan slope as soon as possible; however, you will still need to complete your safety brief and you may have to wait for a member of staff to become free. 


    We are unable to carry your time into the next slot so please arrive in plenty of time to avoid disappointment.

    Yes!


    It's easy to book a Tobogganing party. Book your session and then add a birthday party package to your booking. These are perfect for ages 4- 12. 


    Alternatively, you are also welcome to head straight to our Alpine Lounge cafe and order directly from our menu. The Lounge has plenty of space and food options for 4 to 12 year olds.


    You can use Tobogganing vouchers against Individual Spaces.


    If your voucher is for Tobogganing and a drink, please book your individual toboggan spaces. 


    Your booking confirmation will not include mention of your included drink but rest assured this will be in our system. You will be issued with a coupon on arrival which you can redeem in the Alpine Lounge. 


    Please note, Toboggan vouchers are not valid on Twilight Tobogganing. 

    Throughout the year, we offer special seasonal Tobogganing sessions including:


    Halloween Tobogganing
    Every Toboggan session in October is a Halloween Toboggan session! Available to book as Individual Spaces, Exclusive Half-slope and Exclusive Full Slope. Halloween Tobogganing includes a bag of trick-or-treat sweets every Tobogganer!


    Twilight Tobogganing
    Throughout November and December, Twilight Tobogganing is a festive, family experience available to book as Exclusive Half-Slope for up to 8 people. There are a limited number of "Open" sessions for individuals (aged 4 to 12). The whole experience lasts around one hour.

    Every Twilight Tobogganing session includes:

    - 30 minutes private use of half the slope

    - Eight Zibob toboggans

    - FREE Santa hats for all

    - 10,000 twinkling fairy lights & dancing lasers

    - Holiday tunes

    - Hollywood-style snow machine

    - Santa-approved Toboggan License

    - Mince pie & non-alcoholic mulled wine for all adults

    - S'mores kit with marshmallows, chocolate digestives and skewers

    - Sparklers

    - Hot chocolate for every tobogganer


    Disco Tobogganing
    Give your winter adventures a glow-up with Disco Tobogganing every January and February! Boogie on down for a groovy good time of Tobogganing, Disco-pop tunes, and photo opportunities. It's a family-friendly party for children and young people ages 4 to 12, and adults can join in too when you book an exclusive 30-minute session!


    Easter Tobogganing
    Every Toboggan session during the Easter Holidays is an Easter Toboggan session! Available to book as Individual Spaces, Exclusive Half-slope and Exclusive Full Slope. Easter Tobogganing includes Easter Orienteering, a slushy and an Easter treat!






    General FAQ's

    Outdoor Activities can be booked as Individual Spaces or as Exclusive Groups, with some age limits. 

    Anyone aged 16 or over is classed as an adult when booking. With the exception of Disc Golf, there is no difference in pricing between an adult space and a child space on an activity. We only ask for this information to allow our instructors to prepare for sessions by giving them an idea of different sizes and abilities before the session


    SNOWSPORTS

    -Tobogganing: Ages 4-12. If booked as an exclusive Half Slope Group Session, ages 4+ with no upper age limit.
    -Skiing Lessons: Ages 8+
    -Snowboarding Lessons: Ages 8+ height minimum 1.2m Shoe Size min adult size 2
    -Minis Private Ski Lessons: Ages 5-8.
    -Recreational Skiing/Snowboarding: Ages 5+ and must be recreational standard.


    TARGET SPORTS

    -Archery, Axe Throwing, Air Rifle: Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. At least one adult must be participating.
    -ArcheryActive, Nerf & Gel Battles: Age 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating.
    -Frisbee Golf: Any age. Under 6s play free. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

    LAND ACTIVITIES


    -Orienteering: Any age. Under 6s free. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

    -Nature Trail: Any age. Under 6s free. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
    -Bushcraft:  Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating. 


    ROCK SPORTS

    -Rock Climbing, Climbing Tower, Caving, Try Caving, Abseiling (20m/65ft): Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating.

    -Abseiling (50m/150ft): Ages 10+


    WATER SPORTS


    -Assault Course, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Raft Building Canoeing: Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating.

    -Bristol Harbour Kayaking or Paddleboarding: Age 16+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 8+. If under 16s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating. 



    When booking, the website will display where your activity takes place. Your booking confirmation email will also show this. 


    Many activities take place at the main Mendip Activity Centre: Snowsports, Tobogganing, Frisbee Golf,  Archery, Air Rifle, Axe Throwing, Bushcraft, Orienteering, Nerf & Gel Battles, ArcheryActive, Nature Trail, and Try Caving.


    There are also a number of off-site activity locations including: 

    SUP Bristol: Bristol Harbour Kayaking & Paddleboarding

    Hewish Activity Site: Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Raft Building and Assault Course 

    Sandford Quarry: Climbing and Abseiling 

    Burrington Combe: Caving (3-hour sessions)


    Click here for directions to all our Activity Sites.

    Yes! we have plenty of free onsite parking at all our activity sites.


    We strongly encourage car sharing and sustainable forms of travel. Read more here.

    Tobogganing

    Tobogganing is a very popular activity and, especially during peak times, we have very little flexibility in being able to push your start time back. Where possible, we will get you onto the toboggan slope as soon as possible once you arrive. We will try to be as accommodating as possible and if there is availability later in the day, we will move your session to a later start time however please be aware that this is not always possible. 


    Frisbee golf or recreational snowsports

    We are likely to be able to change your start time at arrival as long as it is within our opening hours and on the same day.


    Private session
    We will start whenever you arrive but we are unlikely to be able to overrun.


    Individual spaces on a session

    We will do our best to fit you into the session at a point that does not disrupt it too much for other participants. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we're sorry but it is very unlikely we will be able to fit you into the session due to missing the safety and equipment briefing and kit up.


    If you cannot make your session, or to request an amendment: 

    Please contact our friendly team by email or online chat for help.




    To cancel, rearrange or amend your booking please let us know by emailing hello@mendip.co.uk as soon as possible. 


    To view our Terms & Conditions click here  



    Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you onsite including in our Café, the Alpine Lounge.

    Dogs may join you on Frisbee Golf and Orienteering Activities only. For all other activities ensure you make arrangements for its care during your activity session.

    Yes! Mendip Activity Centre has a proud history of providing outdoor education and adventure opportunities to schools.

    Our year-round school residentials provide young people with unrivalled opportunities and educational experiences gained through adventure. We work closely with schools to design a residential visit that fits the groups goals, desires and aims.


    For more information or to make an enquiry, visit our SCHOOL RESIDENTIALS website 

    After you book an activity online we immediately email you a Booking Confirmation. If you are unable to locate this in your inbox, first check your spam/junk email folders. If you still cannot locate, it's possible your online booking may not have been fully completed. 


    Check whether the session you were trying to book is still available online. If it is, try to make the booking again. If it's not, please contact our friendly team by email or online chat for help.



    Can't find the answer to your question?.. our friendly team will be happy to help! 


    The quickest way to get in touch is Email or use our Live Chat


    If you would rather, call us on 01934 834877 and follow the instruction to leave us a voicemail.


    Yes! Mendip Activity Centre has a proud history of working with youth groups including Scouts, Guides, Cadets and Sports Teams. We can deliver outdoor education and adventurous activities during the evening, at the weekend or as part of a camp. If your group are looking to achieve a new badge, this is something we can help with.
    For more information or to enquire, visit our YOUTH GROUPS website.

    Unfortunately we don't take table bookings in the Alpine Lounge. The only exception to this is if you have booked a party food package, in which case we will reserve an area in our upper seating area for your group.

    No need to worry though, we have plenty of indoor and outdoor (under cover) seating, so space is not a problem!