Climbing

Rock climbing is a great way to give children an unusual birthday experience. After a short low level climbing warm up the children will be kitted up and start climbing our 10m natural sandstone crag. The children will scale new heights under the careful supervision of a qualified instructor.

  Age Restrictions Maximum Capacity Sessions Seasonal Availability
  8 years+ 12 Children 2 hours or 3 hours All year round (mornings only in winter)
Cost: £150 or £180

Raft building session

Hosted in our indoor heated swimming pool, the children will build rafts and race them before having a quick swim at the end.

  Age Restrictions Maximum Capacity Sessions Seasonal Availability
  8 years+ 12 children 2 hours All year round
Cost: £150

Ropes Courses

The Low Ropes (as the name suggests) isn’t too high, but don’t let that fool you ... it  has some great balance challenges - the burma bridge, balance beam, high traverse and the net - there's also a minizip! Low ropes gets all the kids active at the same time. It's brilliant fun, a brilliant challenge and brilliant teamwork!

  Age Restrictions Maximum Capacity Sessions Seasonal Availability
  8 years+ 12 children Normally 2 hours (3 hours with Zipwire) All year round
Cost: £150 or £180

Skiing

Bowles is a great place to learn to ski. We introduce thousands of children to skiing each year.  We have two ski slopes; a beginners slope and a longer main slope. Long sleeves, long trousers, gloves and trainers are needed. Above all, be bold, be balanced and have fun!

  Age Restrictions Maximum Capacity Sessions Seasonal Availability
  8 years+ 6-12 children 1, 2 or 3 hours All year round
Cost: Prices vary between £100 for 6 kids for 1 hour and £240 for 12 kids for 3 hours

Sledging

Sledging is a firm favourite for local children’s parties and we recommend you book a month in advance as places are limited! Long sleeves, long trousers, gloves and trainers are needed.

  Age Restrictions Maximum Capacity Sessions Seasonal Availability
  6 years+ 12 children 40 minutes All year round
Cost: £90

Snowboarding

Bowles is a good starting venue for snowboarding. The nursery slope is a perfect location to practice falling with style! Long sleeves, long trousers, gloves and trainers are needed. Keep your eyes forward to stay upright but most importantly enjoy yourself!

  Age Restrictions Maximum Capacity Sessions Seasonal Availability
  8 years+ 10 children 2 hours All year round
Cost: £180

Top Tips

Book early to get the date you need.
With tables and chairs, the cabin by the ski slope is perfect for a post activity snack – You can’t book it but it’s usually free and you are welcome to use it.
Leave enough time to walk up the hill (5 mins) when you arrive.
Bring drink bottles and a small snack to keep the energy levels high.
Download a map to include in your invitations
Some parties bring food, others order pizza delivery! (a member of the party will need to meet the delivery van by the barrier)
kid group on rock
swimming pool
sledging