Event details
Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Location: Cliff Street car park, Cheddar Gorge, BS27 3PS
Registration fee: £25
Fundraising target: £125
Minimum age: 12 years
Kick start the festive season by doing something amazing for St Margaret’s Hospice. Brave the heights of Cheddar Gorge in our 60ft Santa Abseil!
Registration is at Cliff Street car park from 9.30am in Cheddar. From there we will provide you with your Santa suit and drive you further up the gorge to the abseil site. Spectators welcome!
You’ll be surrounded by festive music, cheering friends and family, and fellow fundraisers – while making a real difference to people facing life-limiting illness near you.
By booking your ticket below, you pledge to raise or donate a minimum of £125 to St Margaret’s Hospice by 5 December 2026. We will be in touch with further information and fundraising advice once we receive your booking.
No previous abseiling experience is required – there will be qualified instructors to support you every step of the way.
Courage connects us
Standing at the top of a cliff can feel daunting. Taking that first step takes courage.
Every day, the people we care for face challenges far greater than an abseil. They show incredible courage as they navigate illness, uncertainty, and loss.
By taking on the Santa Abseil, you will be facing your own challenge in support of theirs.
Your fundraising will help St Margaret’s continue providing compassionate care, comfort and support to patients and families across Somerset, helping them make the most of every moment.
FAQs
No, you do not need any previous abseiling experience. The Santa Abseil is suitable for beginners. You’ll receive a full safety briefing before your descent, and qualified instructors will guide you throughout the experience.
To take part in the Santa Abseil, registration costs £25, which includes your Santa suit to wear on the day and keep afterwards.
We ask every participant to raise a minimum of £125 in sponsorship to help fund compassionate hospice care across Somerset.
Participants must be 12 years or older on the day of the event.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult booked onto the same abseil wave.
Please wear:
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather
- Sturdy, enclosed footwear (no sandals or heels)
- Your Santa suit (provided on the day).
Long hair should be tied back and jewellery should be removed before your abseil.
Once you’ve signed up, we’ll send you everything you need, including fundraising tips, ideas and details of how to set up your online fundraising page.
Yes. For safety reasons, the maximum participant weight is 18 stone (114kg).
The safety harness also has fitting restrictions:
- Maximum waist measurement: 110cm (43 inches)
- Maximum thigh measurement: 65cm (25.5 inches)
If you’re unsure, please contact us before registering.
Ready to make a difference?
Register today for £25, pledge to raise £125, and turn your courage into compassionate care this Christmas.
Terms & Conditions
Proudly sponsored by
