Llain Residential Activity Centre Llanarth Wales

What makes us a great choice for education

We have been in the school residential activity business for over 30 years with the vast majority of schools returning year on year.

Our ethos is ‘Safety and Fun’ and with a highly experienced instructing team, we can tick both those boxes. All our activities have a teamwork emphasis and are geared to challenging our clients at all levels in a controlled and safe environment.

Accreditation and Awards

Llain Activity Centre are very proud to have been awarded the SME UK Enterprise award for ‘Best Residential Activity Centre’ 2023.

Llain does not have an AALA licence, however some activities may be ‘in scope’ which are provided by our sister company ‘Activity Pembrokeshire’, AALA AALS - Activity Pembrokeshire Ltd (hse.gov.uk) https://aala.hse.gov.uk/aala/provider_detail.php?ref_no=R2369

Group Sizes Catered For

Llain can accommodate 120 under ‘hard top’ plus a further 50 under canvass; some schools stay in both swapping half way through the week to give both experiences.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Group leaders are welcome to take photos and videos while on site at Llain.

Risk Assessment Details

Our ‘Centre file’ has all our Risk assessments and ‘Normal Operating Procedures’ and is sent out to schools with all the other paperwork with booking confirmation along with an Independent provider Questionnaire, Leader’s Handbook, Information to parents, Kit list and Medical Consent forms.

Pricing Information

A typical residential trip with full board accommodation and a full activity package including instructor led evening sessions would be £175 + vat for 3 days and £285 + vat for 5 days. ‘Fringe season’ deals are available in all but the Summer terms.

First Aid Information

There is a First Aid room and all instructing staff are qualified First Aiders. There is always a member of centre staff on site 24 hours a day with transport if required.

Available Facilities

Typical residential trips are fully catered while sports tours often go for part catered and scout, cub groups can  go for self catering using our outdoor kitchen facilities including BBQ. There is a dining room and outside picnic bench areas.

In addition to all accommodation having bathroom facilities, there is a camp toilet/shower block. WiFi is limited but available to teachers and leaders.

A small shop offers sweets on request in the evenings and Llain branded gifts.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Dedicated accommodation are ambulant friendly and the camp shower block has a dedicated wet room for wheelchair users.

Opening Hours & Information

Llain is open 24/365.

Testimonials

Testimonials - Llain Activity Centre

https://www.llain.com/education/testimonials/

Other Information

Llain staff are very experienced and include former Geography, Science, PE teachers and Forest School leaders so they can offer ‘Hybrid’ adventure and field study visits. With the option of upgrading the activity package to include Coasteering and Sailing, there really is an adventure for all awaiting in West Wales!

A member of the team is always available to visit the school to do a presentation to parents once the trip is booked at the cost of travel only.

Location Information

Llain is perfectly located between the seaside towns of Aberaeron and New Quay (Wales) in stunning countryside just a short walk down the bridle path from secluded Cei Bach beach.

Room Sizes and Facilities

Most rooms have bunk beds and can sleep between 4 and 8 per room with dedicated teacher rooms.

Booking information

All booking enquiries can be made through Activity director, Gethin Williams on 07977 543396 or adventure@activity.cymru