Snowdonia School Trip Ideas

Looking to plan a school trip in Snowdonia National Park or the surrounding area in Wales! Want your students to experience a memorable outdoor learning experience or adventurous outdoor expedition with endless hands-on activities and experiences with interlinked curriculum topics including geology, gorge walking, geography, orienteering, biology, hiking/walking, field studies, mountain climbing, environmental conservation, water sports the list of outdoor pursuits and amazing experiences is endless.

Covering a total of 823 square miles, Snowdonia is part of Wales largest National Park and the highest mountain in Wales. With amazing landscapes that include towering peaks, breath-taking valleys, abundant wildlife, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, mines, fauna & flora to explore with your school or group on a residential outdoor adventure.

So why wait with a rich culture, history, and heritage that Wales and Snowdonia can offer! Start Planning your educational expedition or residential experience today!

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Residential Outdoor Expedition Ideas

Accommodation YHA Wales

Much of the YHA hostel network is available for use by groups and schools. We offer both group accommodation that's great for teacher-led residentials as well as complete packages. Unless stated the hostel is bed and board only.

The Towers An Active Learning Centre Wales

The Towers Active Learning Centre is located in Snowdonia National Park, perfect for a residential outdoor adventure were you will explore and experience mountain expeditions, climbing and so many more outdoor activities for your students to enjoy.

Margam Discovery Centre Port Talbot Field Studies Council

FSC Margam Field Studies Discovery Centre is situated within Margam Park, an 850-acre country estate, with easy access to a wide variety of field sites on the Gower ANOB and Afan Forest Park, perfect for school and educational group experiences.

Rhyd-y-creuau Outdoor Residential Centre Wales Field Studies Council

Rhyd-y-creuau field study centre is set in the Snowdonia National Park with wooded valleys, rocky shores and beaches to explore. Your students can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biodiversity garden, campfire area and teambuilding challenges.

Sealyham - An Active Learning Centre in Pembrokeshire

The Sealyham Active Learning Centre is dedicated to helping students develop essential skills and character, promoting wellbeing through adventurous outdoor learning.

Conway Centres - Anglesey

The Conway Centre Anglesey is ideally located within 169 acres of National Trust Parkland, providing educational groups with immersive School Residential experiences in the wild outdoors.

Cardiff Residential Centre Gwersyll yr Urdd Caerdydd

Cardiff Residential Centre provides students a taste of capital city life. The hostel is in Cardiff Bay, situated in one of Europe's most exciting arts venues, under the iconic roof of Wales Millennium Centre. This place is perfect for school days out.

Rock UK Summit Centre Residential Adventure Centre Merthyr Tydfil South Wales

Rock UK Summit Centre is located in the heart of the Welsh Valleys, south of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, this incredible outdoor adventure centre offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities all year round to schools and educational groups.

Dale Fort Outdoor Residential Centre Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire Field Studies Council

Dale Fort is set in a spectacular location high on the cliffs within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, perfect for school students and educational groups to experience coastal studies and for accessing Skomer Island with its renowned sea birds.

Llain Residential Activity Centre Llanarth Wales

Situated on a 10 acre site, Llain Activity Centre Wales provides residential and a wide range of activity packages for schools. Wall climbing, high ropes, zip wire and all kinds of water sports will make school days exciting again.

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer Accommodation Activity Centre Wales

Our team of experienced and passionate staff who have a rich background in education and environmental outdoor activities are uniquely positioned to help students gain life skills through the most rewarding outdoor experiences on your residential stay.

Plas Menai National Outdoor Residential Centre North Wales

For incredible outdoor adventure experiences head to Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre in Wales, that also offers full board accommodation in en-suite rooms, self catered units and bunkhouses for your school groups.

Kingswood Colomendy Residential Activity Centre Wales

With 130 acres of breathtaking habitat for students to explore, surrounded by rolling hills and natural woodland, Colomendy offers vast open spaces stretching into the distance.

Outward Bound Aberdovey (Aberdyfi), Snowdonia Wales

Outward Bound utilises the power of learning and adventure to unleash a students true potential; with a large range of thrilling activities, the pupils will be constantly engaged and excited, making Outward Bound the perfect destination for school trips.

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