Zip World Llechwedd North Wales

What makes us a great choice for education

We provide world-class, unique adventures in extraordinary locations. From zip lining down a quarry on thrilling zip lines, to soaring along the Welsh woodland on the UK’s only alpine coaster of its kind, we’ve got an experience suitable for everyone, whilst remaining respectful and conscious of our sites’ heritage and history.

Accreditation and Awards

Zip World is proud to hold both our LOtC Quality Badge and AAIAC the Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee.

What is typically included on our school trips

This brand-new educational program invites teachers and pupils to escape the classroom and bring lessons to the great outdoors. Tying in key components from the National Curriculum for Key Stage 2 & 3 the 'Gravity in Geography' package will include detailed lesson plans, worksheets, and PowerPoint for pre, during and post-visit activities.

Group Sizes Catered For

We cater for small group as small as 10 all the way to 150+

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

Package will include detailed lesson plans, workbooks, and PowerPoint for pre, during and post-visit.

Risk Assessment Details

We provide a full comprehensive pack for teachers detailing our school group risk assessment and public liability insurance.

Education Officer Information

We have a dedicated educational team who work from our adventure booking center.

01248 601444

schools@zipworld.co.uk

Pricing Information

Our pricing starts from £15 per person and every 10 pupils include a supervising adult that goes free. Food packages are also available upon request.

Clothing Requirements

You will need to wear warm comfortable clothing suitable to the weather on the day, with walking boots or trainers. 

Bounce Below and Treetop Nets, trainers only as footwear and please ensure arms and legs are covered.

First Aid Information

Safety at Zip World is our number one priority and we always have a first aid team on site, and conduct regular training.

Available Facilities

On site, we have 2 cafés, one of which serves a full day-time menu of hot and cold options including pasta, burgers, salads and sandwiches while the other serves on-the-go hot food such as burgers and hotdogs. We have 2 toilet areas on-site, including disabled access. We also have a gift-shop, so we’d recommend bringing a bit of pocket money! Our study/ classroom area is a really exciting, all-new tipi, built in the forest, with its own viewing deck to watch the adventure unfold below.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Here at Zip World, we aim to offer our experiences to as many people as possible. We are continually innovating to achieve this. If you have any questions, please send them to accessibility@zipworld.co.uk.

Opening Hours & Information

This is entirely dependent on the time of year. During peak times we are open 7 days a week. We recommend customers check our website to find our opening hours

Other Information

Our school programmes have been developed alongside education industry experts to ensure they align with the National Curriculum. This fun and unique setting creates a different way to learn about the subjects of Geography and Science.