Outdoor activities for everyone

The Bowles activity centre is a great place to take up a new outdoor activity. Our courses and lessons introduce thousands of adults and children to new activities each year.We offer a wide range of outdoor activities for all ages throughout the year

Every school holiday we run a programme of outdoor activities for children.
School trips on residentials and day courses
In the winter we offer a full programme of skiing and snowboarding courses, lessons and practice sessions on our two ski slopes.
For a special birthday experience with friends we offer sledging, skiing, climbing, ropes courses, raft-building and archery.
We also offer rock climbing and pool kayak rolling lessons.

Southern Sandstone Leaders Award

This local rock climbing award is a site specific award set up by a group of outdoor centres, rock climbing providers and climbing walls in the South East of England.

School holiday activities

We run fantastic activities during the school holidays, all staffed by experienced, qualified instructors.

Kayaking & canoeing

Learn in the Bowles pool or on one of the rivers and lakes in the area

Activity clubs

Once you have developed a love for the outdoors, you might just benefit from joining a club to develop your skills with like-minded people.

Activity vouchers

Activity vouchers are available in quantities of £20, £10, £5 or the price of a whole party, lesson, session or day.

Birthday parties and experiences

Celebrate outdoors with your friends and pick up a new skill – a birthday party at Bowles is packed full of fun, excitement and even a bit of learning!