Activity Stories

View our full activity stories to discover the fun that awaits at Bendrigg

Come and join the rest of our guests at Bendrigg and have fun with the huge range of activities on offer with our really friendly team. We have provided guides to many of our activities below so you know exactly what to expect when you stay with us at Bendrigg and take part in our activities. 

I tried things I've never done before.

Enjoy climbing in our specialist indoor climbing wall or outside in the beautiful local area. Download our climbing activity story guide below.
Try caving in the numerous caves throughout the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Download our caving activity story guide below.
Take to the water at one of our amazing local venues. You could be paddling the local reservoir, Lake Windermere or one of our local canals. Download our canoeing activity story guide below.
Abseil in our indoor climbing area, or outside with the beautiful fells as a backdrop. Download our abseiling activity story guide below.
Tell stories, sing songs and toast marshmallows around the campfire. Download our campfire activity guide below.
Feel the thrill of our zip wire! Download our zip wire activity guide below.
Try caving in our indoor cave before heading out into a real cave! Download our indoor caving activity guide below.
Become 'Robin Hood' with our outdoor archery range. Download our outdoor archery activity guide below.
Feel the thrill of going down our tube slide! Download our tube slide activity guide below (due to be updated in 2026).
Become 'Robin Hood' with our indoor archery range. Download our indoor archery activity guide below.
How high can you and your partner build your tower before it falls? Download our crate stack activity guide below.
With countless types of adapted and accessible cycles everyone can try cycling around our site. Download our cycling activity guide below.
Swing gently back and forth or go high-adrenaline and pendulum around the room to music! Download our sensory swing activity guide below.
Relax in our dedicated sensory room with lights, music, textures and vibrations. Download our sensory room activity guide below.
Our paddleboarding activity story is in production and will appear here soon.
Our bushcraft activity story is in production and will appear here soon.
A caving challenge with a difference! Download our Bendipot activity guide below.
Arguably the most important meal of the day. Download our breakfast time activity guide below.
A well-deserved break between activities. Download our lunch time activity guide below.
After an exciting day, sit down to a home made meal. Download our evening meal activity guide below.
Learning how to make your bed is an important part of the Bendrigg experience. Download our bed-making activity guide below.