Cardiff City Sleepover

School Trips @ Urdd

Urdd Gobaith Cymru is the largest youth organisation in Wales, and the 4* City Sleepover is its newest residential centre. We first opened our doors in 2004, and to date, well over 100,000 children and youngsters have stayed with us. Adjacent to one of the world’s premier arts venues, we offer you the chance to explore Cardiff’s wide range of attractions, from museums to galleries, theatres, sport centres, stadia and many, more.

Why are Urdd great for School Trips and Educational Visits?

We can offer a variety of specialist courses for groups of all sizes, create a bespoke course to suit your school’s needs as well as arrange visits to a vast array of world class attractions in Cardiff and the surrounding area. Our team provides a service for schools who want to make the best use of teaching ‘outside the classroom’ by taking their students on an educational residential trip.

What activities are available during group visits?

We work closely with local organisations and attractions to ensure that we offer a full schedule of exciting and enticing activities, such as:

Techniquest
The Cardiff Story museum
Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff International White Water rafting facility
St Fagans National History Museum
Cardiff Barrage Skate Plaza
Big Pit coal mine
Cardiff Sea Safaris Speed Boat

What size groups do you cater for?

We can offer en-suite rooms for 153 people and the dining hall serves breakfast, lunch, tea and supper.

Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?

We have lounges and classrooms available for visiting groups and our main hall can sit 150 individuals.

Is there first aid on site?

Each and every one of our staff members are qualified to administer First Aid.

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

We have disabled access accommodation and a lift to all floors.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Yes. Please contact us directly to discuss your group’s specific requirements.

Anything else?

A night watchman is on duty throughout the night and CCTV cameras operate throughout the building. In order to ensure further safety, each room and corridor has a unique electronic key card system and all staff has undergone an enhanced investigation by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Teacher Checklist

		Risk Assessments
		Inspection Visits
		Free Places for Teachers
		Resource Packs
		AALA Licence
		Institute of Outdoor Learning
		Duke of Edinburgh Award
		Adventure Activity Associates
		RYA Centre
		BCU Centre

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Need more inspiration?

We are bursting with ideas on places that deliver first class teaching both outside the classroom and as in-school workshops. Below are a few similar suggestions to Urdd , or head to our tailor-made trip form and let us know how we can help you!