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Tobogganing

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    Throughout November and December, all Tobogganing is our Christmas themed, Twilight Tobogganing! Please click here to view availability and book.
    Standard Tobogganing is available to book for January 2024 onwards.

    Blast down our floodlit, toboggan slope on our colourful Zibob toboggans. Pick the session type that suits you!

    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.

    Important information:

    - Safety brief included prior to going on the slope
    - Gloves, long sleeves and full length trousers must be worn
    - At least one adult present for all session types
    - Slope operates in all-weather

    Once an individual space has sold on a session, that slot will no longer be available for any exclusive bookings. If half the slope is booked, the exclusive full slope will no longer be available for that time slot.

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    Tobogganing


    Tobogganing is available in three different 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. During term times, sessions begin from 3.30pm on weekdays. 


    Book tobogganing online here. 




    Tobogganers must wear full-length sleeves, full-length trousers, covered footwear (no flip flops or crocs) and a pair of full-fingered gloves whilst on the slope. We sell full-fingered gloves in Reception. 

    There is a light sprinkler system on the slope so you could get a little damp even if it's not raining.

    We will go ahead in all weather conditions so dress for the weather and consider layers in case you get too hot.

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


    Your time on the slope (30 minutes or 1 hour, dependent on booking type) will begin at your booked time. 


    If you arrive late, we will try to get you onto the toboggan slope as soon as possible however we will have to complete a safety brief and you may have to wait for a member of staff to become free. Unfortunately, we will not be able to carry your time into the next slot so please arrive in plenty of time to avoid disappointment.

    Yes, you are welcome to book Tobogganing as a party!


    We currently don't offer a pre-ordering service for party food but our cafe has plenty of space and lots of options for 4 to 12 year olds, so please find a table after your toboggan session.


    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.


    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 including adults.


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

    You can use Tobogganing vouchers against standard individual toboggan spaces.


    If your voucher is for Tobogganing, chips and a drink, please double-check the cafe opening times.

    If the cafe is not available when you visit for your toboggan session, you will be issued a voucher that can be redeemed on a future visit for chips and a drink. 


    If you would rather use toboggan vouchers towards an exclusive session, you can use the value of your voucher towards any activity. Simply enter your voucher codes during checkout and your basket total will be discounted by the amount originally paid for your voucher(s). 


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

    Tobogganing goes ahead whatever the weather! It can be even more fun in the rain.


    There is a covered area for spectators at the top of the slope. The slope itself is not covered and we have sprinklers for when the slope is too dry, so rain just means that everyone slides faster and has more fun! 


    We always recommend dressing for the weather and bringing waterproofs or a change of clothes if it's particularly wet on the day of your tobogganing session.

    We now offer tobogganing in 3 different ways: 


    Individual Spaces 

    - 30 minute slots

    - 16 spaces per slot

    - Ages 4 - 12 only

    - Prices from £5pp per 30 minutes 

    Exclusive Half Slope- 30 minute slots
    - Exclusive use of half the slope for up to 8 people
    - Ages 4+, no upper age limit!
    - Prices from £40 per 30 minutes
    Exclusive Full Slope- 1 hour slots
    - Exclusive use of the whole slope for up to 24 children
    - Ages 4 - 12 only
    - Prices from £160 per hour


    Once an individual space has sold on a session that slot will no longer be available for any exclusive bookings. If half the slope is booked the exclusive full slope will no longer be available for that time slot.


    Individual toboggan vouchers and 'Toboggan, chips and a drink' vouchers can be redeemed for individual space bookings. Alternatively, the value of what was paid for toboggan vouchers, can be used against any type of booking or any of our activities.

    Throughout the year, we offer special seasonal tobogganing sessions. We currently have the following on offer: 


    Easter Tobogganing Every toboggan session in the Easter holidays is an Easter toboggan session! There are available as individual spaces, half-slope exclusive hire and whole-slope exclusive hire. Easter tobogganing includes Easter Orienteering, a slushy and an Easter treat! 


    Halloween Tobogganing Every toboggan session in October is a Halloween toboggan session! These are available as individual spaces, half-slope exclusive hire and whole-slope exclusive hire. Halloween tobogganing includes trick-or-treat sweets and a hot chocolate for every tobogganer! 


    Twilight Tobogganing These sessions take place every day in November and December. Twilight Tobogganing is a festive, family experience and is only available as exclusive hire of half the slope for up to 8 people. The whole experience lasts around one hour.

     Every Twilight Tobogganing session includes:

    - Half hour exclusive use of half our slope

    - Eight Zibob toboggans

    - FREE Santa hats for everyone

    - 10,000 magical fairy lights, flood lights and lasers

    - Festive music

    - Magical snow machine

    - Santa approved Toboggan License

    - Woodland campfire

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

    - Sparklers

    - Hot chocolates for all tobogganers

    - Licensed bar and cafe available

    - Half Price Family Frisbee Golf Voucher



    Mendip Activity Centre can be found at Lyncombe Drive, Churchill. The postcode is BS25 5PQ.  


    Click here for a Google Maps link. 


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    Click here to view directions to all our sites and read about public transport and sustainable travel options.

    General FAQ's

    Tobogganing: Ages 4+ (Over 12s can take part in exclusive bookings)

    Skiing: Ages 5+(Under 8s must book Minis sessions)

    Snowboarding: Ages 8+ (with at least size 2 feet and 1.2m tall)

    Frisbee Golf & Orienteering: No age restriction. Under 6's play for free


    Outdoor activity sessions are run in two different ways.

    Individual spaces: Ages 8+

    If you are booking individual spaces on an activity session, the minimum age for most activities is 8. 


    Exclusive sessions: Ages 6+

    If you book the session exclusively, we can relax our age restriction to include children aged 6 or 7. At least one adult must take part and be included in the group if there is anyone taking part is under the age of 8.  

    As an outdoor activity centre, we go ahead whatever the weather! The only exception to this rule is lightning directly overhead, which we monitor very closely and rarely stops play for more than a few minutes. 


    Make sure you bring a change of clothes if it's raining, wrap up warm if it's windy, and drink plenty of fluids if it's hot. Make an adventure of it!

    Yes! All of our activity sites have plenty of parking onsite; parking is free of charge.


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

    At Mendip Activity Centre, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to challenge themselves and undertake adventurous activities.


    If you think you'll need additional support during your experience with us, it’s important that you let us know prior to booking an activity.  All our activities have varying degrees of physical and mental challenge to them and some require a small level of fitness. All our instructors hold first aid qualifications but are not always qualified to assess the capacity of participants who may require additional support


    Venues:

    Our main centre is lift-accessible. The paths leading to our onsite activities can be fairly muddy and uneven. Pushchairs/wheelchairs/mobility scooters may struggle depending on what part of the site they are trying to access. 


    We'd strongly recommend reading our full accessibility statement here: www.mendip.co.uk/accessibility

    You will receive a confirmation email from us once your booking has been made. Sometimes this email can end up in your junk folder, so please check there first if you can't find it. 


    If you can't find a confirmation email, your online booking may not have been fully completed - please check whether the session you were trying to book is still available online. If it is, please try to make the booking again. If it's not, please contact us so that we can check what's happened.

    Mendip Activity Centre, Mendip Lodge and Mendip Basecamp are all cashless. 


    We accept all major credit and debit cards.


    Yes!

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

    We believe that school residentials provide young people with unrivalled opportunities and educational experiences gained through adventure. We will help design a week that fits your group's goals, desires and aims.


    For full information on our year-round residential options, please visit our residential website by clicking here.


    Alternatively, you can email info@mendip.co.uk with your enquiry.

    Yes! Whatever your size, scale or budget, we offer bespoke team away days. 

    Take a look here for more info -https://www.mendip.co.uk/corporate 

    Yes! Most of our activities are perfect for groups and parties.


    You can choose to book the session as an exclusive group session, just for you and your friends. These make great action parties!  You can also book the toboggan slope privately just for your group.


    We are currently renovating our party room so do not currently offer a party package that includes food.  You are more than welcome to bring your group to the Alpine Lounge or Mendip Lodge and order from the menu.


    Our public opening times are kept up to date here: 

    https://www.mendip.co.uk/about-mendip


    If in doubt, all activities can be booked in advance at mendip.me/book 


    We are open to private education groups, corporate groups, youth groups outside of these times.
    Education enquiries here: www.mendip.co.uk/education

    Corporate enquiries here: www.mendip.co.uk/corporate

    Youth group enquiries here: www.mendip.co.uk/youthgroups






    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.


    Let us know you cannot make your session, or request an amendment: 

    Please email hello@mendip.co.uk



    Our cancellation and amendment terms can be viewed here: https://www.mendip.co.uk/termsandconditions

    Yes, the Alpine Lounge is open the majority of the time we have activities scheduled!


    Check out our website https://www.alpinelounge.co.uk/ for the current opening times and to view the menu.


    We do no accept bookings for the cafe, it is walk in only. There is plenty of space so you will not struggle to find somewhere to sit.


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


    However, unfortunately, they can't join you on any of our activity sessions other than frisbee golf. If you are bringing a dog with you, one of your party will have to not take part in the activity session to stay with the dog.

    Email hello@mendip.co.uk or visit mendip.co.uk/support to contact us.