The Towers Active Learning Centre is located to allow easy access to the very best that Snowdonia can offer. Whether it's whole-day mountain expeditions, climbing on local crags, or exploring local rivers, there's a whole range of challenging outdoor learning activities that can be tailored for you. You can also expect more relaxing activities to both unwind and help students understand this very special environment.
What activities are available during educational visits in 2027?
Snowdonia is internationally recognised as an adventure sports playground, and at The Towers we're proud to offer a huge range of adventurous experiences across multiple locations that will stretch your students and sharpen their essential skills. From scaling wild climbing crags and scrambling rugged mountain peaks, to gorge walking, and hiking through some of the UK's most spectacular terrain, every activity is designed to challenge, engage, and inspire. Whatever the adventure, students leave with new skills, greater confidence, and a genuine sense of achievement. Discover our full list of activities below:
- Canoeing
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Gorge scrambling
- Coasteering
- Mine exploration
- Climbing / Abseiling
- Weaselling / Bouldering
- Mountain walking / Lowland walking
- Scrambling
- Via Ferrata
- Mixed adventures
- Bushcraft
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Bushcraft School Trip
The Towers Active Learning Centre in Snowdonia stands as an exceptional destination for students interested in bushcraft, offering an immersive and picturesque setting that is ideal for honing outdoor survival skills. Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia, the centre provides a natural playground for students to engage in hands-on bushcraft activities.
From shelter building and fire starting to wilderness navigation, the diverse and challenging terrains of Snowdonia provide an authentic backdrop for students to learn and practice essential bushcraft techniques. The centre's experienced instructors guide students through the intricacies of outdoor living, fostering self-reliance, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Environmental Geography
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Conservation Climate change Global warming Extreme Weather
Students step beyond the classroom to explore real glacial valleys, rugged mountain landscapes, and river systems firsthand, deepening their understanding of physical geography through hands-on fieldwork rather than textbooks alone. Guided by experienced instructors, pupils can investigate topics such as erosion, land use, and ecosystems while developing essential fieldwork skills like data collection, mapping, and analysis - all in one of the UK's most striking natural settings. It's an approach that not only supports curriculum learning but also inspires a genuine curiosity about the world, helping students connect classroom theory to the landscapes right in front of them.
Accommodation Only
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Our Towers accommodation options are designed for up to 90 people. Our dorms range from 4 - 10 beds with dedicated areas that can be easily arranged for mixed groups. Shared teacher rooms are also available ensuring a restful end to each adventure.
Outdoor Learning
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An outdoor residential at an Active Learning Centre is more than an adventure - it's a powerful blend of challenge, discovery, and personal growth. Surrounded by nature and guided by experienced instructors, students step outside their comfort zones, build resilience, and forge lasting friendships. They return home with new skills, fresh confidence, and truly unforgettable memories.
We offer a unique blend of outdoor adventure and physical activity in the breathtaking landscapes of Snowdonia. The diverse terrains, including mountains, forests, and rivers, provide an ideal backdrop for a wide range of physical education activities, from hiking and rock climbing to water sports. The centre's experienced instructors not only facilitate these activities but also integrate them with educational components, fostering a holistic understanding of physical fitness and well-being. Students have the opportunity to develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience as they navigate the challenging outdoor environments.
Watersports
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Canoeing SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding Kayaking
The Towers provides access to pristine lakes and rivers, creating an ideal playground for aquatic adventures. Students not only have the opportunity to develop technical skills in canoeing but also to appreciate the natural beauty and serenity of their surroundings. The diverse waterways in Snowdonia present a dynamic setting for students to navigate, promoting physical fitness, coordination, and teamwork.
What size groups do we cater for?
Up to 90 students plus teachers.
On-site classroom facilities?
Yes We do have the ability to provide a classroom-like environment. You can tell us your group size and any specific requirements in the form below.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
We welcome visitors with Special Educational Needs and can tailor activities, pacing, and support to suit individual requirements. Our accommodation is warm and comfortable, with adaptable arrangements available where needed, and staff are experienced in supporting a range of additional needs during residential visits.
To make sure we get the right support in place, it would help to discuss your group's specific requirements in advance, including any mobility, sensory, communication, or medical needs, so we can plan activities and accommodation accordingly. Simply get in touch today and we'll put together tailored information for your visit.
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Who are Active Learning Centres?
At Active Learning Centres our mission is to provide personal and professional development through the creative use of adventurous and environmental activities. As part of the Active Learning Group, we are determined to support students as best we can. Through the use of the Skills Builder Framework, we promote the development of character and key skills that young people can take forward in their lives. We work sympathetically to enhance wellbeing in all our visitors, and take care of the environments our centres reside in to ensure they act as a needed retreat. We believe that people are there to be grown, nurtured and developed, and this extends to our own staff, where we concentrate on developing the same skills to make ourselves happier and more effective in our roles and lives.
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
We are bursting with school trip ideas on places that deliver first class teaching both outside the classroom and as in-school workshops. Feel free to use our tailor-made trip form and we can help you find the perfect experience for your class!