Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre in Wales is a home of exciting outdoor adventures, where you and your students can explore the wide range of water and land based activities available for all school ages and skill levels. Plas Menai is perfectly situated for the ultimate outdoor adventure experiences, from windsurfing, powerboating, cruising to kayaking, your school groups will have an unforgettable day out. The activities are mapped against the National Curriculum and provide cross-curricular links as well as developing key skills like decision making, teamwork and communication.

Wales

Plas Menai, The National Outdoor Centre, Caenarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1UE

MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays

AGE GROUPs
PreSchool, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University


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What does your activity centre offer for school trips


We aim to inspire and support everyone to have a lifetime enjoyment of outdoor activities, with individually tailored activities and programmes to deliver unforgettable experiences, which help develop confidence and communication skills and encourage the physical, social and personal development of young people.
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Awards, accreditations


The Centre holds the AALA licence along with our LOTC Badge and our highly experienced instructors always put the safety of anybody taking part in our activities first. We are also regularly inspected by the RYA and Paddle Cymru so you can be certain that your pupils will be in safe hands.
What is typically included on your school trips relating to Key Stage


Our experienced team is dedicated to ensuring pupils get the most out of their visit by helping them to positively embrace new opportunities and learning experiences.
We endeavour to ensure our activities are mapped against the National Curriculum and provide cross-curricular links as well as developing key skills like decision making, teamwork and communication.
The stunning natural scenery of North Wales provides an inspirational backdrop and our location on the banks of the Menai Strait is only a short drive from Snowdonia National Park. Whether pupils are at Key Stage 2, 3 or 4, an activity trip to Plas Menai will not only meet curriculum requirements, but will provide them with a truly memorable experience.
We are also open all year round, and regardless of the weather or time of year, there is always plenty to do.
Group sizes


We can accommodate groups up to 144 is in size from aged 8 and over
Materials provided


We provide all of the relevant resources to take part in the wide range of activities we have on offer both on land and on water.
Risk assessment


Extensive risk assessments of all spaces, activities and areas used. Annually reviewed.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions


All waivers completed must include an opt in for imagery / videography to be captured on site.
Booking details


Call – 0300 3003112
Pricing


We have a pricing breakdown that ranges from a half day visit for one activity through to a week or more long residential stay with full days of activities including evening. We can put together a programme to suit your budget so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We offer an off peak rate between the months of November and March to visit and make use of the wide range of land based activities that we have on offer.
We offer one free teacher space for every 15 children.
Clothing requirements


We provide a kit list in advance of the visit, however, anything specific by way of PPE is provided.
First Aid


All of our staff are trained in first aid and we have relevant kit on site including a defibralator.
Available facilities


Shop, Grab and Go Cafe, canteen, dining areas, wet rooms, toilets, changing areas, study room, lounge, bar, swimming pool, gym, Mountain Bike track, parking, conference facilities / classrooms, slip way direct on to the water, wet canteen, wet classroom, Free WIFI, 24-hour security, secure lockers, games room and rec room, vending machines, drying room.
Opening times


We are open 7 days a week throughout the year, only closing briefly over the Christmas weekend.
Testimonials


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