Bowles runs courses, birthday experiences and lessons from skiing to kayaking and rock climbing to snowboarding.
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Icebreaker days for kids starting secondary schools!
Bowles is running Icebreaker days again this summer for kids starting secondary schools in 2026.
In August and September, we’ll be running Icebreaker days for new Y7s – please email nick@bowles.rocks if you would like to organise one for your son or daughter’s new school.
Last year we ran successful Icebreaker days for children joining: Weald of Kent, Bennett, TWGGs, TGS, Skinners, Tunbridge Wells, Grammar School for Boys, St Gregory’s, Trinity School Sevenoaks, Beacon and Judd.
https://bookwhen.com/bowles – we will add courses based on parental request, so email us to register interest.
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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 – booking Summer 2026
We run outdoor activities during the school holidays, all staffed by experienced, qualified instructors.
We are now taking bookings for the summer holidays’ Icebreaker Days for new secondary school students!
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, £25, £50, £100.
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!
We will allocate your group one of our rooms for a party tea for no extra charge – we just ask you clean up after yourselves.
Rock climbing at Bowles
Bowles is one of the best rock climbing venues in the South East, with its south-facing, quick drying sandstone and excellent access.
Skiing & snowboarding
With our team of experienced instructors and two ski slopes, Bowles is the perfect place to learn to ski or snowboard.