Children's Activities - 8 to 14
Aerial Adventure
You are connected to the Expo Glider safety harness system while you tackle our Aerial Adventure course, experiencing the many individual challenges from the Postman's Walk, Burma Bridge and Indiana Bridge to make your way to the 13 metre Vertical drop finale, where you will make a quick and controlled descent to the ground.
Archery - Floodlit 10yrs+
A Target Archery session with added atmosphere. Practising your aim and shooting skills in the evening on floodlit ground makes the experience even more memorable.
Archery - Little Indians 6-9yrs
Our younger guests can imagine themselves as red Indians in the Wild West as they learn how to use a bow and arrow to shoot at targets.
Archery - Target Archery 10yrs+
Go for gold! At our purpose-built Archery Centre, you'll stand in covered bays and fire at targets, trying to hit the gold centre. Your score will depend on where you hit the target.
Art Class 14yrs+
You will learn sketching techniques from an experienced artist. In this enjoyable art class you'll use watercolour pencils to draw, add shape and perspective, and create shade and tone.
Art Workshop 3-10yrs
A fun creative art session to inspire children to get really imaginative. There's a whole range of crafts to try including glass painting and tea towel decorating.
Badminton Tournament 8-14yrs
For those with a competitive streak, it's tournament time. Eye up the opposition, sharpen your skills and play to win.
Candle Creationz
The enchanting qualities of candles have delighted people for centuries. In this entertaining session, children between 8 and 14 get the opportunity to create one of their very own.
Climbing Skills
Our well-thought out climbing wall has been cleverly designed with routes for beginners that will familiarise them with climbing techniques and skills and more demanding options to challenge experienced climbers.
CSI (Crime Scene Investigator)
You can be a crime scene investigator here at Center Parcs. Come and help us solve the mysterious case of Who Killed Lord Davenport? Take fingerprints, forensic casting to solve who committed the crime. Led by experienced Crime Scene Investigation professionals, you'll even get a real CSI kit to take home.
Falconry 12yrs+
Seeing the majestic birds of prey fly from your gloved hand and return with effortless grace is a breathtaking experience you won't forget in a hurry.
Family Fun Cheerleading
Thanks to the phenomenal success of a certain Disney film, cheerleading is all the rage in schools up and down the country. What some people don't realise is that - apart from being great fun - cheerleading is also a fantastic way of keeping fit.
Fencing
If you fancy yourself as a swashbuckling hero or heroine, this lively introduction to the dramatic sport of fencing is for you. You'll soon be practising the basic moves, such as the 'En Garde' position, the lunge and the parry.
Get Active 6-12yrs
Children can burn off some excess energy on this brand new morning activity session. We have included some exciting new activities which take place outside and indoors
Gladiator Challenge
Have you got the nerve to take on our challenging course of poles, nets and tyres and find out just how much stamina you've got! Our qualified instructors will be there to guide you every step of the way.
High Ropes
Guided by an instructor, you will climb poles to the different levels then balance your way along beams and ropes. But remember, it gets harder the higher you go!
Horse and Carriage Ride
See Longleat as medieval nobility would have. This exhilarating carriage ride, led by a team of professional drivers and magnificent horses, whisks you off on a tour of the surrounding woodland.
Horse Riding - The City Slicker
We saddle up with Western style tack on this beginner's walk, using a larger, deeper saddle, longer stirrups and longer reins for a more laidback experience.
Horse Riding - The Trail Ride
Being in control of a majestic, powerful horse is a real thrill, especially when you can ride it through beautiful woodland. Guests must be experienced in rising trot - this is not for beginners.
Horse Riding - White Horse Lesson
With attention from a qualified instructor, you can practice your horsemanship and learn new skills. We can accommodateriders of all levels and the lesson will take place in an outdoor teaching facility.
Horse Riding - White Horse Stables
Delightful introductory walk-rides through the surrounding Wiltshire countryside.
Horse Riding - Woodland Walk
A wonderful introduction to the exhilarating sport of horse riding. Accompanied by experienced, qualified instructors offering tips and advice, you can enjoy the feeling of being in control of a powerful animal.
Horse Riding -Wrangler
Come for a ride through the beautiful woods of Longleat on the Wrangler (Western) advanced ride. Riders need to be 12 and over, be riding regularly and be able to control a horse in open country at walk, trot and canter.
Indoor Climbing Wall
Our 6 metre (20ft) indoor climbing wall has been designed with routes for beginners as well as more challenging routes for experienced climbers. Trained instructors will be on hand to harness and guide you.
Jewellery Making
Calling all budding jewellery designers. Choose from a beautiful selection of beads in a mix of colours, shapes and sizes, then create either a stunning necklace or bracelet that's unique to you. And to complete the look you can create a matching pair of pierced earrings.
Jewellery Making 6-14yrs
Calling all budding jewellery designers. Choose from a beautiful selection of beads in a mix of colours, shapes and sizes, then create either a stunning necklace or bracelet that's unique to you. And to complete the look you can create a matching pair of pierced earrings.
Lads and Dads Cricket
Play cricket together whether you're a lad, a dad or neither! Each team will play 2 innings, so there is plenty of time for excitement to build. Our friendly instructors are on hand to introduce newcomers to the basic rules of the sport.
Lads and Dads Soccer
A light-hearted competition for players of all ages. The emphasis is on fun, not winning, for maximum enjoyment.
Laser Clay Shoot Out
Take aim with our state-of-the-art, laser-adapted rifle and see how many clays you can hit as they speed through the air, travelling at up to 65 mph.
Laser Combat 6yrs+
A family paintball adventure without the paint! Armed with state-of-the-art laser guns you and your team sneak through the forest, manoeuvring around barricades to beat your rivals and solve the Ranger Mission.
Little & Large Soccer Tournament
A light-hearted competition for players of all ages. The emphasis is on fun, not winning, for maximum enjoyment.
Little & Large Cricket
Play cricket together whether you're a lad, a dad or neither! Each team will play 2 innings, so there is plenty of time for excitement to build. Our friendly instructors are on hand to introduce newcomers to the basic rules of the sport.
Quad Bike Trek Experience
Venture into the heart of Longleat forest on this invigorating ride. After a safety induction you will get used to your Quad on a warm up session on a small circuit. Once the warm up is over is then time to go on a trek, along a purpose built track through the heart of the forest.
Roller Disco
Turn up and dance your heart out at our roller disco at the roller rink. As well as whizzing round the roller rink to the latest chart tracks, skaters and bladers join in with fun and games.
Roller Skating
You don't have to be young to whiz around the roller rink - but it definitely helps to be young at heart. Once you've got your balance, there'll be no stopping you and you'll be racing round like a pro.
Scuba Diving: Try Scuba
If the idea of entering an underwater world intrigues you, our fun Try Scuba session is the perfect place to start. Under the expert guidance of our PADI instructors, you'll get a taste of all the basic diving skills - including correct breathing.
Scuba Diving: Deeper into Diving
A more in-depth and intensive session focusing on how to look after yourself underwater, including regulatory recovery, partial mask flooding and alternative air source in and 'out of air' situation. Please note: You can only book this session if, you have booked to do, or previously completed our 'Try Scuba' course.
Soccer School 6-14
Dribbling, kicking, passing, marking,tackling, heading and, hopefully, scoring! All the many techniques of the beautiful game are taught by our FA coach in our Soccer school courses. Each session combines an hour of intensive training, followed by a 30 minute game. At the end of the course we award prizes for a variety of achievements and everyone receives a certificate. 2 day Weekend course - Individual days can also be booked 3 day Midweek course - Individual days can also be booked.
Silk Painting
Express your artistic side! Take inspiration from a range of flower and animal designs and create your own beautiful silk painting or wall hanging. Your tutor will teach you techniques and help get your creative juices flowing.
Snorkelling: Learn Snorkelling
Our experienced tutors can teach you all the techniques you need to explore sea life on your next trip abroad.
Streetboarding 8-14yrs
Exboard is the next generation in street board design. It is a unique street surfing device that has caught on with skateboarders, snowboarders and surfers alike.
Super Scented Suds 8-14yrs
Pamper yourself or treat your Mum with a beautiful bath-time present by creating your own fabulously fragrant soap, scented bubble bath or fantastic fizzy bath bomb.






