Owned and operated by Liverpool Hope University, Plas Caerdeon Outdoor Education Centre in North Wales delivers residential outdoor activity courses to a wide range of external groups, including schools, youth groups of all ages, university students and staff.
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
At KS4, there has been a gradually burgeoning number of types of educational visits – foreign language school exchanges, cultural visits all over Europe and further afield, sports competitions, youth conferences, winter sports and adventurous activities in more extreme environments. The Duke of Edinburgh Award becomes available at 14 years old and continues to be offered for those up to 24 years of age, and pupils of many ages start work on specialist awards in areas such as mountaineering, sailing and river sports. This increase in venue variety has led to a proliferation of specialist companies catering for these activities.
The aims of history trips tend to be more focused in KS4, with study trips to the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation and the 1944 Normandy Landings often proving popular along with the 1815 Waterloo battlefield. Venues of this type are often catered for by specialist travel companies to ensure participants get the best experience available.
A lot of schools have a tradition of school trips with their choirs, orchestras and musical/theatre students. There are specialist companies that can help any school wishing to explore this possibility, and many venues have tailored activities for groups that can help improve performers’ confidence and motivation.
British schools have been the forerunners in Europe for undertaking challenging outdoor activities both at home and abroad (you can visit here for good list of activities and gateway sites) but there is a notable increase of interest at KS4 in science-based trips – most notably the Science and National History museums in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the National Railway Museum in York, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Macclesfield, Techniquest in Cardiff, and the Bristol Science Centre, all of which have reported an increase in visitors in recent years.
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Welcome or Croeso as we say in Wales to Bach Ventures Adventure Activity Providers in North Wales. We are a family run business and have been offering courses since 2000 to families and friends, schools and youth groups. We tailor our courses to your requirement having first discussed ‘what you want to do / learn / get out of it.’
Cantref Horse Riding Centre is in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales and has been established for over 40 years ago and is the only horse riding centre that goes onto the Brecon Beacons, Powys, South Wales.
Based in Snowdonia, North Wales, we offer a wide range of activities both here in North Wales, elsewhere in the UK and abroad. From relaxing walks in the mountains to adrenaline fuelled coasteering, we look forward to offering you, your Great Adventure with us!
Operating since 2003, Boulder Adventures, Llanberis offers a range of products for the North Wales Adventure Market. The Bryn Du Mountain Centre offers Hostel
Welcome to Up 4 Adventures Snowdonia, we are the number 1 best outdoor adventure providers based around the area of Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales in Snowdonia, we provide the best guided outdoor adventure activity experiences in North Wales, Snowdonia and the United Kingdom, we are an independent professional outdoor adventure company, outdoor activity adventure providers which we offer guide
Newgale YMCA is the flagship outdoor education centre for The National Council of YMCA’s for Wales and as such is committed to delivering high quality and valuable experiences to people, both within Wales and on an International stage.
Capital Adventure Wales Ltd is keen to offer a range of outdoor activities and adventure experiences to a wide client group.The company Director has been involved in the Outdoor Industry for over 30 years and has gathered around him an excellent group of staff who are keen and well qualified to ensure your outdoor pursuits experience is both safe and fun.
An indoor climbing experience for all ages. With children welcome anytime for miniature climbs and regular children’s sessions there’s always something to do. A dedicated group room includes roped climbing, keeping youngsters entertained for hours. Booking is essential.
The swimming pool at Edgewood Leisure Centre offers a range of wet activities that include our award winning swim school for both adults and children.
Swim 4 Everyone sessions, under 3’s fun swim sessions and women only sessions.
Learn to Skate at the home of Torvill and Dean
Ice skating is a cool experience whatever your age or ability and where better to give it a go than at the National Ice Centre: the UK's centre for excellence for ice sports. There are a range of ice skating sessions on offer to suit all ages and abilities, from the loudest disco to quieter sessions for beginners and families.
We belong to a worldwide Christian Ecumenical movement that genuinely welcomes those of other faiths and none. We seek to share the Christian ideal of building a human community of justice where every one deserves the chance to fulfil their God-given potential.
Applied Expeditions includes a comprehensive training package for your participants. This will start at your School or convenient location and will continue on the practice expedition.
An Activity Centre that offers water sports such as White Water Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking and Sailing. Other activities include Laser Tag, Sky Trail, Activity Course, Segways, and more! School holiday activities such as Treasure Hunts and Raft building also available.
A surprisingly beautiful and fascinating Victorian Pumping Station, that is still operational on ‘steam days’. Learn how it supplied Nottingham with water during the early 1880s. Surrounded by a lovely garden with a lake.
Situated just 10 minutes away from Nottingham city centre, yet feels a world away, Holme Pierrepont Country Park is set in 270 acres of beautiful parkland.
If you are looking for things to do in Nottingham, give one of our Adventure sessions a try! Activities are run on site or at suitable venues in and around Nottingham, including our second adventure centre at Colwick Park
Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
A story-telling walking tour all about ghosts! Where they haunt, why they haunt, a bit of gore, some heritage and history - and you might even spot the real ghost who haunts our tours!
A museum at Wollaton Hall covering the industrial history of Nottingham from lacemaking to motorcycle manufacture. Steam day on the last Sunday of every month, plus a calendar of changing events during the year.
Great local museum which celebrates the culture and social history of the people of Lincolnshire from 1750 to the present day. There are a number of exhibits, which illustrate commercial, agricultural, industrial, and domestic life.
The LDSA – The Lincoln and District Sailing Association, a recognised Royal Yachting Association Training Establishment - is an association of Lincolnshire schools which exists to promote the sport to students in the county.
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