DRY SLOPE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
A floodlit 165-metre dry slope at Mendip Activity Centre. Instructors take complete beginners from first slide to linked turns in one session.
- At Mendip
- Ages 8+
- 1.5 hrs
RUGBY UNION FESTIVAL 30 APRIL – 3 MAY 2027 — SOMERSET COUNTRYSIDE
RUGBY DAYS 1–2 MAY 2027 · ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED FOR THE FULL STAY
REVEL RUGBY SOMERSET
The classic Revel weekend — two days of festival rugby done properly.
AGES U7–U16 · GIRLS & BOYS
Park stays run 3-night packages around the festival — the whole club stays together, and leaves the morning after the rugby.
THE WEEKEND
Somerset is the biggest of our May festivals — wave after wave of mini and junior sides, pitches as far as you can see, and a touchline atmosphere that builds all weekend.
The rugby is built around the right things: every side gets a full fixture card, and day one always sets up a day two worth fighting for. Minis play non-competitive festival rugby with medals for all; from U12 up there are multiple cups in every age group, so whatever your level, day two is a final you can win.
Add the holiday-park evenings — pool, arcade, showbar — and you get the weekend clubs rebook before they've even left the car park.
WHAT'S IN THE WEEKEND
- Festival pitches from first whistle to final
- Touchlines three-deep by Sunday
- Pool and arcade sessions between games
- The medal ceremony roar
READY WHEN YOU ARE
from £89 per person
Instant quotes are priced from this season's live availability.
THE FORMAT
HOW THE RUGBY
WORKS
Day one kicks off with a group format, with each team playing three to four matches. Matches are staggered across age groups so teams spend less time waiting and more time playing - squads typically play either in the morning or afternoon, leaving the rest of the day free to explore and relax.
Day two follows a similar staggered schedule, with fixtures based on the previous day’s results. Top-performing teams compete for the prestigious Revel Cup, middle-ranked teams for the Revel Challenge Cup, and lower-ranking teams for the Revel Shield. Every team plays on both days against opposition of a similar standard. Depending on entries, additional cups may be awarded in each age group.
After each final, teams come together on stage with music and support from families, and commemorative medals and trophies are presented to celebrate their achievements.
| AGE GROUP | PLAYERS PER SIDE | MAX PLAY / DAY | FORMAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 7 | 4 | 50 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 8 | 6 | 50 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 9 | 7 | 60 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 10 | 8 | 60 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 11 | 9 | 70 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 12 | 12 | 70 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 13 | 13 | 80 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 14 | 15 | 80 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 15 | 15 | 90 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Girls Under 12 | 12 | 70 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Girls Under 14 | 15 | 80 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Girls Under 16 | 15 | 90 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
Playing times per World Rugby / union age-grade guidance. Cup count per age group depends on entries.
THE PARTY LIVES AT THE PARK
STAY & PLAY
The rugby is only half the weekend. The whole tour stays together on park — and once the boots come off, the evenings take over: fancy dress, karaoke, live entertainment and a dance floor full of teammates and parents. It's the part of the festival nobody plans for and nobody forgets.
2 OF 5 PARKS ALREADY SOLD OUT — REGISTER FOR FIRST PICK OF THE REST
SOLD OUTLakeside Holiday Park
ENGLAND
ON-SITE ACTIVITIES
For those attending the Revel Somerset festival, Lakeside offers a comfortable and affordable accommodation option, perfect for families and teams looking for great…
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SOLD OUTCheddar Wood Resort
CHEDDAR , ENGLAND
POOLBAR & FOOD
Our wide range of holiday accommodation is perfect for all family sizes. Our four-bed lodge is just waiting for you to book your holiday break with your family, or you…
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Mendip View Lodges
WELLS, UNITED KINGDOM
FROM £148 PER PERSON
BAR & FOOD
Mendip View Hot Tub Lodges sit on the edge of Wookey Hole village, looking out across the Mendip Hills — just a mile and a half from Wells, England's smallest city, and…
“Wookey Hole Caves are a five-minute walk away, and the Wookey Hole Hotel bar and restaurant — two minutes from the lodges — welcomes lodge guests f…”
THE WEEKEND
IN MOMENTS
WHILE YOU'RE HERE
MORE THAN RUGBY
More to do between matches. Tell us what your squad fancies and we build it into the weekend around the rugby.
TOBOGGANING
Mendip's most popular session: bright toboggans down a floodlit, sprinkler-wetted slope. Quick, loud and brilliant for the younger age groups.
- At Mendip
- Ages 4+
- 30 min
ADVENTURE
6 ACTIVITIES
BUSHCRAFT
Shelter building and outdoor skills with Mendip's instructors. A good team challenge away from the pitches.
CAVING
Head underground in Sandford Levy, an old mine with stalactites and gour pools, or try a proper crawl in Goatchurch Cavern nearby.
- 15 min walk from Mendip
- Ages 8+
- 1.5 hrs
FRISBEE GOLF
An 18-hole disc golf course over the hilltops and woodland of Mendip's estate, with a Yeti Hunt trail for the younger ones.
- At Mendip
- Ages 6+
- 1.5 hrs
HANGAR 51 NERF & GEL BATTLES
Foam-dart battles, then UV gel blasters, in a themed indoor hangar with fog and lasers. Run as private sessions for your group.
- At Mendip
- Ages 6+
- 1.5 hrs
ORIENTEERING & NATURE TRAIL
Map in hand, find the control points across Mendip's 250-acre estate, or follow the nature trail at your own pace.
- At Mendip
ROCK CLIMBING & ABSEILING
Real limestone at Sandford Quarry with qualified instructors: climbing, belaying and an abseil back down the face.
- 5 min from Mendip
- Ages 8+
- 2 hrs
TARGET SPORTS
4 ACTIVITIES
AIR RIFLE SHOOTING
Target shooting with a full safety briefing from the instructors, and a score card to take home.
- At Mendip
- Ages 8+
- 1.5 hrs
ARCHERY
An instructor-led introduction to target archery on purpose-built ranges, with a little friendly competition to finish.
- At Mendip
- Ages 8+
- 1.5 hrs
ARCHERY TAG
A team game somewhere between archery and dodgeball, with foam-tipped arrows. A good one for a whole squad at once.
- At Mendip
AXE THROWING
Coached axe throwing at wooden targets on woodland ranges. Technique beats strength, so the quiet ones often win.
- At Mendip
- Ages 8+
- 1.5 hrs
DAYS OUT
2 ACTIVITIES
CHEDDAR GORGE & CAVES
England's biggest gorge, with show caves, clifftop walks and the village that gave cheddar its name.
- Nearby
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Sand, the Grand Pier and fish and chips on the seafront. An easy afternoon for families travelling with the team.
- 20 min from Mendip
ON THE WATER
2 ACTIVITIES
KAYAKING & CANOEING
Kayaking, canoeing and raft building for groups on the water at Hewish, or a guided paddle round Bristol Harbour for older players.
- 20 min from Mendip
- 2 hrs
PADDLEBOARDING
A calm-water paddleboard session at Mendip's Hewish lake. Buoyancy aids provided, and you do not need to be a strong swimmer.
- 20 min from Mendip
- Ages 8+
- 2 hrs
TELL US WHAT YOU'D LIKE TO DO
A line or two is enough. We come back with a full itinerary, priced for your group, with the rugby at the centre of it.
EVERYTHING HANDLED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ✓Entry Into Revel Rugby Somerset Rugby Festival 2027
- ✓Medals For All In Non-Competitive Age Categories
- ✓Medals For All Finalists & Trophies For Winners At Each Final
- ✓Dedicated Revel Tour Manager, To Help You Through The Booking Process
- ✓Access To All Scheduled Rugby Matches
- ✓Onsite First-Aid Services Available During the Entire Festival
- ✓Comfort With Accommodation Included In Your Chosen Package
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