Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre, Brecon Beacons, Wales School Trip
Hampshire Outdoor Centres
Brecon Powys LD3 8EN
Residential Trip Residentials Wales
Our centre offers a home away from home for groups wanting to explore the beautiful Brecon Beacon National Park. The Traditional Welsh Farmhouse is nestled in the hillside near the town of Brecon - offering panoramic views of the dramatic countryside dominated by the peak of Pen-Y-Fan, South Wales highest peak.Schools can choose between a variety of Outdoor Programmes meticulously designed to meet your specific aims and objectives. Whether you want a fun week jam-packed with new and exciting activities, a team building focussed residential to encourage communication between students, or a week focussed on field studies with some adventure activities thrown in - we can deliver it all.
Current special offers for school groups
Calshot Activities Centre Late Availability – Lower Prices! - January 2027
Discover the joy of learning outside the classroom with our special rates for January 2027. Perfect for schools and groups ready to embark on an adventure, this limited-time offer provides an affordable way to experience our engaging residential programmes.
Take advantage of this last minute saving and exclusive discount while spaces are still available, and join us for a memorable, safe, and inspiring residential experience.
Book now to secure your spot and start your adventure!
4 to 8 January 2027
11 to 15 January 2027
18 to 22 January 2027
Two day, one night stay - was £101 per person, now just £81.
Three day, two night stay - was £243 per person, now just £195.
Terms & Conditions Apply:
valid until: January 2027
Recommendation Reward
Recommend a new school or group for a chance to share £1,000.
Customers with an existing booking can recommend a new school or group to book with Hampshire Outdoor Centres to earn £500 off both the customer’s existing booking and the new school/group’s booking.
Simply complete our online recommendation form, and once the visit is confirmed, we’ll add a £500 reward to both bookings.
Terms & Conditions apply:
valid until: December 2027
Transport support offer
Book your visit on one of our selected dates and receive up to £1,000 towards transport costs.
We know that residential visits are a great way to experience the world beyond the classroom and enhance outdoor learning, but that the cost of transport can be a barrier for some. That’s why we’re offering new and existing customers additional support towards transport costs if they book onto one of our selected dates. Find out which booking dates are eligible for this offer on our website.
Book for one of our selected transport offer dates and receive either as a contribution towards travel costs for the booking. Terms and conditions* apply:
£500 (for bookings valued between £3,000 and £7,499.99)
£1,000 (for bookings of £7,500 and above)
Terms & Conditions Apply:
valid until: September 2027
Teacher Checklist
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Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Watersports School Trip
Canoeing
We offer Canoeing at the centre either on canals or rivers. We can offer a progressive skills programme to suit beginners or more advanced paddlers.
Biology
Plants Living things and habitats Ecology and environment Life Cycles Habitats
Our outdoor sessions are the perfect opportunity to introduce young people to the natural environment. For KS2 and KS3 students, we are able to deliver the academic content for these courses. For KS4 and above, we can deliver the activities but the teaching element will be delivered by school staff.
Physical Geography
Rivers Mountains Environment Fieldwork Glaciers
Our outdoor sessions are the perfect opportunity to introduce young people to the natural environment. For KS2 and KS3 students, we are able to deliver the academic content for these courses. For KS4 and above, we can deliver the activities but the teaching element will be delivered by school staff.
Fieldstudies
Our outdoor sessions are the perfect opportunity to introduce young people to the natural environment. For KS2 and KS3 students, we are able to deliver the academic content for these courses. For KS4 and above, we can deliver the activities but the teaching element will be delivered by school staff.
Physical Education
Orienteering
Our diverse range of activities encourage all core skills involved in PE, such as; Balance, Coordination, Stamina, Problem Solving and Strength. We have activities such as; Climbing, Canoeing, Walking and Gorge Walking (with aided swimming).
Accommodation Only
Outdoor Learning
What size groups do we cater for?
The centre has a capacity of 56.
On-site classroom facilities?
Yes, there is a classroom space for groups to use.
Is there first aid on site?
Our instructors have the relevant First Aid qualifications for the day-time activities. During the evenings and overnight, school staff take pastoral responsibility and will deal with minor First Aid incidents.
Who are Hampshire Outdoor Centres?
Located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales, our centre offers a unique experience for groups who want to escape the hustle and bustle of modern day life. Being in close proximity to a dramatic landscape of rivers, caves and mountains provides the perfect adventure playground to climb, hike, canoe, gorge walk and explore caves. These activities immerse students in new environments and as part of it they learn all about the geography, geology and biology of these areas.
As part of Hampshire Outdoor Centres we have a shared vision with our 3 sister centres to deliver outdoor education programmes which enhance a young persons personal, social and academic development through a journey of challenge, adventure and self-discovery.
Everything we do is delivered with our 5 core values in mind; Resilience, Wellbeing, Being Safe, Respect and Sustainability.
Teacher Checklist
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Why book a residential trip in the winter?
There are many benefits to booking a residential trip in the autumn and winter terms, and it can be cheaper out of season
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