Outdoor Activities
Young Bristol provides a range of outdoor activities for a wide variety of groups and ages from our water-based activity centre and other locations, in and around Bristol.
Young Bristol provides a range of outdoor activities for a wide variety of groups and ages from our water-based activity centres. We can provide opportunities to parties, corporate or charity events, groups, pupil referral units, schools, colleges, universities, special education needs and community youth groups.
We employ experienced, fully qualified and certified instructors, and hold comprehensive Public & Employers Liability insurance. All activities and venues are fully risk assessed to ensure our activities are safe and enjoyable. We are a licensed and approved activity provider with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA).
Activities are available from £17 per person.
Our Outdoor Activity Programme are running half day and full day Holiday Clubs for young people ages 8 – 16 years old. The Holiday Clubs take place across our Pooles Wharf Activity Centre and Sea Mills Boys’ and Girls Club.
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Join Young Bristol’s Outdoor Activity Team for family experiences in the outdoors!
For more information and to book a Family Session with our Outdoor Activities programme email activities@youngbristol.com.
Join Young Bristol’s Outdoor Activity Team for a group adventure in the outdoors!
For more information and to book a Group Adventure with our Outdoor Activities programme email activities@youngbristol.com.
Water Based Outdoor Activities

See Bristol from a whole new perspective as you paddle up the city centre’s harbour in a canoe, passing historic landmarks such as the SS Great Britain. Suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers. A great opportunity to improve your skills.


A great team building activity for all ages! Powered by multiple rowers – this activity is perfect for beginners and more experienced rowers.

New to the idea of paddling? Spend a day with us learning the basics of the sport and see what all the fuss is about! Learn how to enter and exit the craft safely, basic paddling techniques, and play confidence building games which encourage balance and agility.

Build your very own raft! Using barrels, poles and rope, compete to see who can make the best raft, and if you’re feeling confident, race them on the water! Who’s will be the first to sink? A great activity for team building for all ages.
Land Based Outdoor Activities


Experience the tried and true sport of Archery on our dedicated range! Learn how to correctly wield a bow, fire straight and compensate for distance. Then, play a number of games that encourage quick-thinking and dexterity.

Learn the art of outdoor survival! An introduction to the outdoors learning survival skills such as shelter building, fire lighting, rope making and tracking animals.



Learn navigation and map reading skills in a challenge to ‘beat the clock’. Find marker posts around the course, collect clues and try not to get lost! This activity encourages teamwork and lets you explore at your own pace.

