Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre School Trip
Snowdonia Gwynedd LL55 4NR
Residential Trip Residentials Wales
Latest News: 26th March 2026
We have just launched Stand Up Paddleboarding at Plas Gwynant! And with one week still available this summer (June 2026) there's still time to plan a fantastic residential this summer. Get in touch and we'll see what we can do :)
With sole occupancy of the site so that you can concentrate on your own group's experience, the team at Plas provide a warm welcome and tailored approach to learning - all within 20 acres of private parkland at the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.
Set at the foot of the highest peak in Wales, we combine the power and magic of the natural environment with the challenge of adventurous activities to inspire young people; we'll help them to recognise what they are capable of achieving.
Many activities are on our doorstep, so little time is spent travelling to & from activities and we maximise your time with us. In addition, we aim to have the same staff work with the activity groups for the whole visit so that the activities can be tailored to the needs of individuals and the group; we adjust the level of challenge to suit.
We have just launched Stand Up Paddleboarding at Plas Gwynant! And with one week still available this summer (June 2026) there's still time to plan a fantastic residential this summer. Get in touch and we'll see what we can do :)
With sole occupancy of the site so that you can concentrate on your own group's experience, the team at Plas provide a warm welcome and tailored approach to learning - all within 20 acres of private parkland at the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. Set at the foot of the highest peak in Wales, we combine the power and magic of the natural environment with the challenge of adventurous activities to inspire young people; we'll help them to recognise what they are capable of achieving.
Many activities are on our doorstep, so little time is spent travelling to & from activities and we maximise your time with us. In addition, we aim to have the same staff work with the activity groups for the whole visit so that the activities can be tailored to the needs of individuals and the group; we adjust the level of challenge to suit.
Current special offers for school groups
We have one week available this summer due to a cancellation - get in touch and we'll see what we can do!
July 6th 2026
valid until: July 2026
Teacher Checklist
Risk Assessments Inspection Visits Free Places for Teachers LOtC Quality Badge AALA Licence Institute of Outdoor Learning Adventure Mark Duke of Edinburgh Award Adventure Activity Associates AHOEC Gold
What activities are available during educational visits in 2026?
Activities include canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, mountain adventure, gorge walking, gorge descents, mine exploration, beach exploration, abseiling, bushcraft, overnight expeditions, problem solving and many more.
Our aim is to deliver transferable learning through outdoor adventurous activities. We deliver and support a wide range of learning activities such as:
KS2 thematic work
John Muir Award environmental accredited outcomnes courses
KS2/3 transition work
KS3 GSCE preparation
Developing Growth Mindsets
Challenging the most able
KS4 PE and Geography coursework
Y11 / 12 Transition
A Level Field studies support
FE/HE transitional courses
INSET training for teachers
Adult social weekends
These are a few examples of the types of courses that we can deliver. If there is something specific you would like to discuss, just get in touch.
Our aim is to deliver transferable learning through outdoor adventurous activities. We deliver and support a wide range of learning activities such as:
KS2 thematic work
John Muir Award environmental accredited outcomnes courses
KS2/3 transition work
KS3 GSCE preparation
Developing Growth Mindsets
Challenging the most able
KS4 PE and Geography coursework
Y11 / 12 Transition
A Level Field studies support
FE/HE transitional courses
INSET training for teachers
Adult social weekends
These are a few examples of the types of courses that we can deliver. If there is something specific you would like to discuss, just get in touch.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physical Education School Trip
Climbing Canoeing Orienteering Kayaking Gorge Walking Caving
All of our activities are physically active and we reflect on the importance of moving more for wellbeing. We introduce young people to new activities, draw links to where those interests can be continued at home, and we can also deliver specific curriculum units, such as GCSE PE or OCR L2 Nationals.
PSHE School Trip
Teamwork and resilience Mental health and awareness
Our programmes develop skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, risk-management, teamworking and critical thinking skills. We apply the "Feelgood 6" tools to help us to lead happier and more successful lives.
Bushcraft School Trip
In our bushcraft area we look at the ways that fires can be created, and we build dens and shelters in the woodland. We'll link the activities to your chosen aims and outcomes and mastery of the environment!
Fieldstudies School Trip
Coastal Geology Rivers Sustainability
We are set amongst the mountains, rivers, valleys and beaches of the Snowdonia National Park, and our highly qualified staff can help you achieve all kinds of fieldstudy activities. Programmes and activity delivery can be tailored to include sampling, coastal ecology, geology, rivers, sustainability, glaciation, beaches, map work, habitats and so on.
Citizenship School Trip
British Values Team building
A reflective approach to activity sessions enables young people to become confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. They'll develop relationships, make decisions and take responsibility for their own experience; we'll translate those experiences in to lessons for life.
What size groups do we cater for?
Maximum 54 participants.
Sole occupancy is available for a group of 40+
New facilities mean that our reduced minuimum booking number is 20 participants (shared centre)
Sole occupancy is available for a group of 40+
New facilities mean that our reduced minuimum booking number is 20 participants (shared centre)
On-site classroom facilities?
Our main classroom includes AV facilities. There are network points and wifi where required.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes, all tutorial and support staff undergo first aid training as part of their induction and ongoing training.
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
We have experience of delivering a wide range of activities and learning opportunities to groups with additional needs. These have included physical impairments, sensory impairments, learning difficulties (ADHD, ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, and more), challenging behaviour, acquired brain injuries and life limiting illnesses. Our practitioners have received training on how to communicate and encourage personal and social development for all abilities.
Anything else?
Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre is part of a family of 4 residential centres in Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Snowdonia and is part of Sandwell MBCs Education, Employment & Skills Directorate. We work with schools and groups from all over the UK.
Who are Plas Gwynant?
Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre is proudly part of Sandwell Residential Education Service (SRES). The team have been delivering adventurous school and group programmes in the Snowdonia National Park since 1958.
At SRES we deliver a unique range of transferable learning experiences through outdoor exploration, adventure, and creative arts. Our practitioners are skilled at delivering appropriately challenging, memorable experiences, and addressing a wide range of learning outcomes.
Programmes can be fully integrated with school curriculum and ethos, inclusive, designed to meet students' specific learning needs and planned so that learning is reinforced and embedded back at school.
SRES centres are small but perfectly formed - sole occupancy is available at Plas Gwynant so it truly becomes the participants' home for their visit. Located at the foot of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in North Wales, the centre is perfectly situated for a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities on both land and water.
Our very experienced and highly qualified staff are committed to providing quality residential outdoor and adventurous educational programmes, and will ensure that participants and staff alike have an enjoyable and unforgettable experience.
Teacher Checklist
Risk Assessments Inspection Visits Free Places for Teachers LOtC Quality Badge AALA Licence Institute of Outdoor Learning Adventure Mark Duke of Edinburgh Award Adventure Activity Associates AHOEC Gold
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