Bristol Harbour SUP or Kayak Voucher
Kayak or Paddleboard through Bristol Harbour
This voucher is valid for one space on a Kayaking or Stand Up Paddleboarding session in Bristol Harbour. Sessions last 1.5 or 2 hours and are the perfect way to explore the city's historic Floating Harbour from a brand-new perspective. All equipment is provided, and you'll be guided by an experienced instructor throughout.How does the voucher work?
Once you've purchased the voucher, you will receive a unique Voucher Code and a Security Code. Both must be used to book the activity online at a date and time that suits you. You'll also be able to download or print a physical voucher. Vouchers are valid for 18 months.Who is this voucher for?
This voucher is suitable for adults and young people aged 14+. It's an ideal gift for anyone who wants to try kayaking or paddleboarding for the first time, or simply enjoy a new way of seeing the city.Where do these sessions take place?
This session is run by SUP Bristol, a Mendip Adventure organisation, and takes place on Bristol Harbour (BS1 6XG).Gift Voucher FAQ's
All of our Gift Vouchers and Courses are valid for 18 months.
Annual Passes are valid for 13 months.
To check the expiry date of any existing vouchers, use our Voucher Check Website
Yes! When you purchase a Voucher online we will email you a link instantly so you can print or download your Personalised Gift Voucher.
If you cannot, or do not want to, use your gift voucher for the activity it was originally intended for, you can use it against any of our activities. There are a few exceptions to this: ensure you check your original booking confirmation.
The discounted value will be the value at which the voucher was purchased for. For example, a voucher purchased for 15 pounds will discount 15 pounds off the price of an activity.
When you check out, add your voucher codes when requested. If the voucher was not intended for the activity that is in your basket, you will receive a warning message. Once you click "Redeem voucher", the value will come off your basket total.
Important: Vouchers can only be used once in this way. If your basket total is less than the amount paid for initially, you will lose any remaining credit.
Vouchers cannot be used against food, drink or retail onsite.
Click here to login to your Mendip online account and view Vouchers, booking files or any sessions booked online.
To view Vouchers, select the Vouchers tab. Your Vouchers will be listed along with expiry date/s and a link to print. You may also use this section to edit or amend any personalised messages displayed on your voucher.
All vouchers can be redeemed online. You will need both the Voucher Code and Security Code that are printed on your voucher. They are also included in your confirmation email.
We've created a specific page with details on how to redeem a voucher.
Our vouchers are valid for 18 months from the date of purchase, giving you plenty of time to choose and book your experience. This is a book by date - you just need to make your booking before the voucher expires, even if the session itself takes place after that date.
If you want to use your voucher for something different than what you bought it for, all gift vouchers can be used for the value at which they were purchased for. For example, a voucher purchased for 15 pounds will discount 15 pounds off the price of an activity.
When you check out, add your voucher codes when requested. If the voucher was not intended for the activity that is in your basket, you will receive a warning message. Once you click 'Redeem voucher', the value will come off your basket total.
Important: Vouchers can only be used once in this way. If your basket total is less than the amount paid for initially, you will lose any remaining credit.
Vouchers cannot be used against food, drink or retail onsite.
Yes! Shake up your gift giving routine and give the Gift of Adventure. As part of the checkout process, you will be given the option to add a recipient's name and a personal message. Your confirmation email will include a link to your full colour, personalised gift voucher that you can print off - or download- immediately.
SUP Bristol FAQ's
We recommend wearing sportswear or similar. Wetsuits don't tend to keep you very warm 'on' rather than 'in' the water. You're far better to layer up when cooler and choose insulating and windproof layers. However, we do have a small range of wetsuits where absolutely necessary. Please get in touch in advance so we can check we have the sizes required.
Yes! We also have showers should you need them.
In short, yes! Water quality is usually rated 'good' or 'excellent' during summer months. There are weekly swimming sessions in the harbour, and every weekend sees hundreds of kids taking to the water in all manner of craft. The water we paddle in is predominantly fresh water from the River Avon, tested weekly and results published on the council website.
Yes, there is free parking on site. It's limited so is first come first served. The closest paid parking is at SS Great Britain a 10 minute walk away.
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.
Yes! All of our sites have plenty of free onsite parking.
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 at Mendip Activity Centre including in our Cafe, the Alpine Lounge.
Dogs may join you on Frisbee Golf, Nature Walk and Orienteering. 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.
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 page.
The Alpine Lounge is the cafe based at Mendip Activity Centre in Churchill.
We don't take table bookings as we have plenty of indoor and outdoor (under cover) seating, so space is not a problem!
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.
Directions
Mendip Activity Centre can be found at Lyncombe Drive, Churchill. The postcode is BS25 5PQ.
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Sandford Quarry is our private rocksport quarry which is just a 5 minute drive from our Main Activity Centre. Access is by first turning into Quarry Road in Winscombe, nearest postcode, BS25 5RN. Please do not park on Quarry Road.
Drive up Quarry Road for about 100m and then, enter the gates on your left. Follow the track into the quarry. You will see our vehicles and instructors. Please drive carefully and slowly, the track is uneven and bumpy in places.
If you are walking from Mendip Basecamp, please allow 30 minutes.
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SUP Bristol is based at Underfall Yard, Cumberland Rd, Bristol BS1 6XG
Our usual meeting place is the Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6XG. We'll meet you by the slipway and you'll probably see a row of paddleboards. We're a 30 minute walk from the city centre or a short ferry journey!
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Hewish is located on Wick Road, just off the A370, near J21 of the M5. As it is a rural site, there is no exact postcode. Coming from the A370, the marked gateway is on your right, just 100 metres past the RCH Brewery. Please drive carefully and slowly on the gravel track for 400 metres until you reach the gravel car park with dark green toilet block. Your Activity Instructor will meet you there shortly before your activity start time.
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Caving activity sessions take place in Burrington Combe. We will meet you at the Goatchurch Cavern carpark which is free of charge to park in. It is just off the B3134 (The Combe) road.
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Mendip Basecamp is located within the grounds of Mendip Activity Centre., Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, BS25 5PQ.
Follow signs up the drive, keeping to the right rather than entering the main carpark on the left. After a hairpin bend, you will go under the ski slope bridge and pass Mendip Lodge.
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To get to Mendip Basecamp, carry on along the track, following signs for Basecamp. You will enter fields and follow a bend round as the track continues up the hill and into the Basecamp camping fields. On arrival, head for the large white marquee, the Pavillion, this is the campsite check in.
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