Aberglaslyn Hall Outdoor Learning Centre
Accommodation
Aberglaslyn Hall has comfortable accommodation with shower facilities for up to 48 people in 6 student dormitories and 3 staff rooms for up to 6 accompanying staff.
Catering
Generous catering facilities are provided for visitors undertaking the varied outdoor activities. Breakfast, packed lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals are provided and hot drinks are available at all times.
Educational Activities
Field Study courses (PDF, 740kb) allied to National Curriculum subjects (e.g. Geography, Ecology) are available. It is possible to use the Centre for field study work, drama, music, history, photography and art. All activities at Aberglaslyn Hall are suitable for Key Stage Two (KS2) to Key Stage Four (KS4) / Adults (PDF, 760kb).
Health & Safety
Leicestershire County Council declares that its Safety Policy, as an employer, is to promote, establish and consolidate such measures as are reasonably practicable to foster the safety, health and welfare at work of all persons both employees and visitors.
Outdoor Pursuits
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Aberglaslyn Hall offers Canoeing, Coastal Activities, Coastal Studies, Gorge Walking, Mountain Activities, Mountain Biking, Outdoor and Adventurous Activities and Rock Climbing and Abseiling. All downloadable documents are PDF and approximately 750kb. Team building courses are offered by the staff at Aberglaslyn Hall for both student and adult groups. Mountain biking and ski-ing are also available.
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Transport
The Leicestershire Outdoor and Residential Learning Service maintains a fleet of minibuses. All vehicles are fitted with forward facing seats, equipped with seat belts. All drivers supplied by the Service have passed a minibus competence test. The safety of children and young people is as important to Leicestershire County Council as it is to parents, school staff, and governors.
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Aberglaslyn Hall is suitable as a base from which to visit many places of interest in the area such as the Castles of North Wales (Harlech, Caernarfon, Conwy and Criccieth), Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, the Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth or to explore the Slate Heritage of North Wales. There are a number of beaches along the rugged coastline within easy distance of the centre. The area is ideal to pursue a variety of activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing and canoeing, or else to enjoy hiking and walking in a very beautiful part of the country.
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If you would like further information please complete our online enquiry form, send us an email or write to us at:
Aberglaslyn Hall Outdoor Learning Centre
Beddgelert
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 4YF
Beddgelert
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 4YF
Page Last Updated: 18 May 2009
