We are delighted to be hosting our first Festive Themed Family Break at Bendrigg Trust this December.
From Friday 10th December – Sunday 12th December Bendrigg will welcome families to stay in Bendrigg Lodge to enjoy a weekend of fun filled activities with a festive twist.
Families will arrive from 4pm and have an introduction & time to settle in and chat to the other families, then after dinner you’ll have chance to explore our fantastic Winter Wonderland Trail around our 15 acre site, ticking off the festive installations as you go.
Saturday will be filled with loads of fun activities including the Tube Slide (aka the present chute!) to the Zip Wire (whilst throwing snowballs at the naughty reindeers…) They’ll be a Christmas Disco and Festive Crafts on the Saturday night so feel free to bring your best Christmas Jumpers or festive fancy dress.
Then on Sunday they’ll be time for a couple more fun filled activities like Archery and our Indoor Cave before it’s time for Elf graduation and departure at 2pm.
*Please note activities are subject to change at short notice, because of the weather for example.
The Festive Family Break costs £156 per person (£60 for young children not taking part in activities) and that includes your accommodation, food for the weekend and a full programme of activities.
Please call us on 01539 723766 or email us via our contact page if you have any questions or would like to book places for your family.
We are delighted to release new dates for our ever popular Open Courses for Families and Adults.
Open Courses are suitable for any individual Adult with a disability or a Family with a disabled member (any age). Booking one of our fully inclusive activity breaks means you’ll have all your food provided, accommodation and a jam packed programme of activities included in the package prices as outlined below.
You’ll get to experience a range of activities from caving to canoeing and zip wire to climbing. Adaptive equipment is provided to ensure that everyone can take part in everything they’d like to.
Time to socialise & get to know the other adults or families
Meals are provided from our fantastic cooks, for the duration of the course. Just let us know any dietary requirements we can cater for all needs (included blended diets).
Family Breaks
Our award winningfamily courses are a wonderful way for families with a disabled member to spend quality time together.
Enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of the Lake District & Yorkshire Dales National Parks.
FRI 25TH – MON 28TH JUNE 2021 (3 NIGHTS) – LIMITED PLACES LEFT
£198 PER PERSON
Young children not taking part in activities: £90pp
TUES 24TH – FRI 27TH AUGUST 2021 (3 NIGHTS) – LIMITED PLACES LEFT
£198 PER PERSON
Young children not taking part in activities: £90pp
FRI 22ND – SUN 24TH OCTOBER 2021 (2 NIGHTS)
£154 PER PERSON
Young children not taking part in activities: £60pp
MON 14TH – FRI 18TH FEBRUARY 2022 (4 NIGHTS)
£315 PER PERSON
Young children not taking part in activities: £102pp
WEDS 1ST – SUN 5TH JUNE 2022 (4 NIGHTS)
£315 PER PERSON
Young children not taking part in activities: £102pp
FRI 26TH – MON 29TH AUGUST 2022 (3 NIGHTS)
£210 PER PERSON
Young children not taking part in activities: £90pp
FRI 21ST – SUN 23RD OCTOBER 2022 (2 NIGHTS)
£156 PER PERSON
Young children not taking part in activities: £60pp
SOUTH LAKES FAMILY WEEKENDS
Bendrigg has received a grant from Lakeland Disability Support to provide a specially subsidised family weekends for people living in the South Lakes area. The weekends are subsidised by 70% meaning the cost to families is just £81pp for a 3 day, 2 night fully inclusive break.
SOUTH LAKES FAMILY WEEKEND DATES
FRI 24TH – SUN 26TH SEPTEMBER 2021 (2 NIGHTS)
FULL PRICE: £81 PER PERSON
FRI 26TH – SUN 28TH NOVEMBER 2021 (2 NIGHTS)
FULL PRICE: £81 PER PERSON
Places for the South Lakes courses are very limited. Please get in touch to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
How to Book
To book your place onto any of our courses above please call one of our friendly team on 01539 723766 or via our online contact form.
Adult Breaks
Our Adult Activity Courses are perfect for adults with a physical disability (PD) or learning disability (LD). We have short andlong course options available.
LONG BREAKS (6 NIGHTS)
PD OPEN WEEK SAT 4TH – FRI 10TH SEPTEMBER 2021 – FULLY BOOKED
Per Participant £600 Price Per Carer £300
LD OPEN WEEK SAT 4TH – FRI 10TH SEPTEMBER 2021 – FULLY BOOKED
Per Participant £600 Price Per Carer £300
PD OPEN WEEK SAT 3RD – FRI 9TH SEPTEMBER 2022
Per Participant £600 Price Per Carer £300
LD OPEN WEEK SAT 3RD – FRI 9TH SEPTEMBER 2022
Per Participant £600 Price Per Carer £300
SHORT BREAKS (2 NIGHTS)
PD OPEN WEEKEND FRI 25TH – SUN 27TH MARCH 2022
Per Participant £243.60 Price Per Carer £120
LD OPEN WEEKEND FRI 25TH – SUN 27TH MARCH 2022
Per Participant £243.60 Price Per Carer £120
*It is worth noting that Bendrigg does not provide medical or care staff. Therefore it is necessary for participants to be responsible for their own personal care or be accompanied by a friend, relative or carer who can assist them.
WELLBEING WEEKEND FOR ADULTS WITH A PHYSICAL DISABILITY
We are also running a very special Wellbeing Weekend for Adults with a Physical Disability. As well as having an opportunity to meet new people, the weekend will be a fantastic fusion of outdoor adventures and wellbeing activities to help inspire, boost self-confidence and build self help skills to sustain good mental health.
To book your place onto any of our courses above please call one of our friendly team on 01539 723766 or via our online contact form.
Check out our “What we do” page or “Group courses” to find out about our other services and what we provide for schools, youth groups, charities and organisations!
We recognise that some of our service users often need financial support to be able to come away on a trip to Bendrigg.
With statistics like these, we felt it was important that we do something to help. Which is why we have created a digital funding pack.
What is the funding pack?
The pack is made up of relevant grant making trusts and funders, who specifically fund costs towards holidays and carers for disabled people. This means that if you’d like to come on a trip to Bendrigg, but are struggling to afford the cost, you can simply request a copy of the pack, find a relevant funder and apply to them for financial support.
Who is it for?
It has been created to be used by all our service user groups. That includes :
Schools
Organisations
Individuals
Charities
Families
There are then further options within each of these sections to help you find the most relevant funders that could help you with the cost towards a trip to Bendrigg.
How can I get a copy of the pack?
All you need to do is ask! Simply call us on 01539 723766 or send us a request via our contact page HERE
Are you a family with a disabled child? We recently wrote a blog piece highlighting some of the services that are available to you…. Check it out here.
The latest video in our Adventure for All series follows the lovely Bancroft Family. We asked them to share “a life in the day of the Bancrofts” and captured their recent residential to Bendrigg with PHAB families.
“For anyone with 3 young boys, life can be tough, but when you have a child with additional needs, things can become much more of a challenge” – Lisa, Mum
Archie, aged 11, has a rare genetic condition called Cri Du Chat syndrome. Learning difficulties, poor muscle tone & a high-pitched cat like tone of voice are amongst a few of the symptoms caused by this condition.
Over time, Lisa (Mum) and Matt (Dad), have built up a great network of support through attending various clubs, activities and Cri Du Chat conferences which has helped them to feel less isolated and build confidence as a family.
Phab Clubs
Phab has been providing inclusive opportunities for disabled and non-disabled people of all ages since 1957. There are around 150 Phab Clubs across England and Wales, some meeting weekly, where people can enjoy each other’s company and take part in a wide range of activities and social events such as crafts, discos, sport, music, games, theatre visits or trips out.
Phab also provides a programme of exciting Residential Holiday Projects for families, children, young people and young adults, many of which are held at Bendrigg Trust. Whilst being away from home, either for a weekend or a week, everyone can make the most of the outdoor activities on offer, build their self-esteem, confidence and independence,make friends and have a huge amount of fun!
To find out more about the amazing Phab Holiday Projects or to see where your nearest Phab Club is then please go to our website www.phab.org.uk or call Rebecca Hargreaves (National Projects Manager) on 01254 824784
Riding For The Disabled
Riding For The Disabled (RDA) is a nationwide project which aims to enrich lives through horses. Run entirely by volunteers, RDA provides therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement through horse and carriage rides.
They welcome clients with physical and learning disabilities and autism, and there are no age restrictions. With centres located all across the UK you can use the search tool by clicking on their website below to find a group that’s local to you.
In the video you may remember seeing Archie smiling from ear to ear, riding along on a fabulous Tom Cat Trike. Going out on the bikes is a great activity for all the family, but for the Bancroft’s and probably many other families, purchasing an adaptive trike is only possible with some financial support.
The Tom Cat Trikes have a great page on their website which tells you about funding organisations that may be able to help towards the cost of a Tom Cat Trike.
It was wonderful to see all of the families from PHAB enjoying taking park in our adventure activitiesTOGETHER. Did you know that we run open family weekends where families with a disabled member (Parent or/and child) can come to Bendrigg for a fully inclusive weekend of FUN!
