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Adventures Nearby
Perfectly located between Bristol, Bath and the Mendip Hills, Chelwood Campsite offers access to countless adventures for Scouts and youth groups. All activities are suitable for developing skills, confidence, and team spirit.
Mendip Activity Centre
Thrilling outdoor activities including climbing, caving, abseiling, and archery, delivered by qualified instructors. Perfect for adventure-based badge work with options for all age ranges from Beavers to Explorers.
Bristol Harbour Watersports
Kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing opportunities in Bristol's historic floating harbour. Activities contribute to water activity and adventure badges, with all equipment provided. Special rates for Scout groups.
Roman Baths Experience
Explore the remarkably preserved Roman bathhouse complex with special programmes for youth groups. Activities support badges related to history, local knowledge, and world cultures. Educational materials available in advance.
Cheddar Gorge Adventures
Dramatic limestone gorge offering caving, rock climbing, cliff-top walks, and wildlife spotting. Provides a natural outdoor classroom for developing wilderness skills and environmental awareness, with activities suitable for all Scout sections.
SS Great Britain
Step aboard Brunel's historic ship for interactive exhibitions about maritime history. Special workshops for youth groups focus on engineering, problem-solving and teamwork, with discounted rates for Scout groups.
Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park
A mix of adventure activities and wildlife encounters in a countryside setting. Features include assault courses, animal experiences, and riverside walks, with special group rates for Scouts.
Clifton Suspension Bridge & Observatory
Discover Brunel's engineering marvel and explore the nearby Observatory with Camera Obscura. Learn about geology, engineering and Bristol's history with spectacular views of the Avon Gorge.
Bath Skyline Walk
A 6-mile circular walking route offering panoramic views of Bath, woodland trails, and meadows. Perfect for hiking badges and nature observation, with downloadable activity sheets available from the National Trust.
We The Curious Science Centre
Interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits covering physics, biology, space and technology. Features the UK's first 3D planetarium and special workshops for youth groups that align with science and technology badges.
Weston-super-Mare Beach
Traditional seaside resort with a vast sandy beach, pier and Marine Lake watersports area. Great for beach games, paddling, environmental studies and traditional seaside fun. Easily accessible by train from Keynsham.
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