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Helping young minds meet the world, our high quality courses, connect junior students worldwide.

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From woods to coast to mountains, Active Learning Centres are dedicated to helping young people develop essential skills and more.

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A leading provider of outdoor education, The Bushcraft Company gives students a real outdoor adventure.

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SuperCamps offers a wide range of activity and specialist programmes providing holiday provision and activities catering to all tastes.

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Camp Wilderness provides back to basics overnight camps, helping children to unplug and rewild during the summer holidays.

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University Groups

University groups can embark on trips filled with activities that foster teamwork, confidence building, and more.

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Scouts & Girl Guides

Excitement, teamwork, and loads of fun experiences await for Scouts, Cubs, Brownies and Guides.

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Youth Groups

Thrilling adventures await during your Youth Club and Trust residential trip at our outdoor activity centres.

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Corporate

Get your team into the great outdoors to promote teamwork and co-operation on our corporate group trips.

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Cuffley
Cuffley

Over 100 acres of beautiful woodland wilderness, easily accessible from London.

Based in Hertfordshire, the picturesque woodland setting of Cuffley Active Learning Centre promotes development and growth through engaging outdoor activities.

With the option of staying in our Pod Village or camping in Bell Tents, groups blend into the trees in their own exclusive camp with no crowds or queues.

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Sealyham
Sealyham

A magnificent coastal centre, delivering unique outdoor adventures.

Based in Pembrokeshire, Sealyham Active Learning Centre is an outdoor paradise, encouraging confidence and personal development through a comprehensive range of coastal-based and inland activities.

Premium accommodation, expert staff, and high quality locally sourced food, create remarkable learning experiences.

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The Towers
The Towers

An exceptional mountain-based centre, providing highly tailored learning experiences

Situated in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, The Towers Active Learning Centre delivers an exemplary standard of outdoor activities and instruction.

The outstanding high-quality accommodation provide a modern and comfortable base that teachers and students adore.

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Adventure Experiences
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DofE Gold Residential

We offer a multi-activity residential course designed specifically for Gold DofE.

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ALC International

The home of Adventure English for international students, in partnership with Ardmore Education.

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Camp Wilderness

If you’re looking for a summer holiday adventure for your child at one of our centres, head over to Camp Wilderness.

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Facility Rental

Rent out self-catering accommodation for up to 16 people, including plenty of parking on the grounds of The Towers.

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About Us

Our overarching goal is to elevate standards of outdoor learning.

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Meet the people who make Active Learning Centres what we are.

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Learn more about current opportunities and search current vacancies.

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Coastal Experience 

Sealyham Active Learning Centre is our dedicated coastal centre – but offers a whole range of outdoor activities both off, on and in the water. Situated conveniently for visits to numerous beaches and other coastal areas, the centre has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and upgrade to offer warm, comfortable accommodation and dining facilities to provide the perfect setting for a fun- filled, action-packed residential experience.

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School Trips

While we make the most of our location and the convenient access to the stunning Pembrokeshire coast, we also have 100 acres of beautiful grounds, which include open spaces and woodland, and our own river! This superb mix allows for a perfect blend of outdoor learning activities for school residentials or school day trips. From coasteering to natural crag climbing and our onsite low ropes, we have something for everyone.
2 – 5 Day Residentials
Pembrokeshire, S. Wales
February – November

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Summer Residentials
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Summer Residential Trips

Summer residential courses at our Sealyham Activity Learning Centre make the most of the stunning Pembrokeshire location. Only 30 minutes away from some of the best beaches in the UK, your outdoor activity trip will make the most of the scenery and grant opportunities for individual development and teamwork that these locations offer. We also have our own 100 acres of woodland to explore with the beautiful River Anghof running through the middle. With easy access to local crags for climbing, and the Presilli hills for mountain walking, as well as our own nearby lakes and local rivers, a course at Sealyham offers something for everyone.

  • May-July
  • Surfing
  • Coasteering
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Climbing
  • High Ropes
  • Orienteering

Reach out to our team to create your bespoke school trip.

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Autumn Trips

Have a stellar start to the school year with an outdoor residential at Sealyham Active Learning Centre, nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Pembrokeshire. Set the tone for a year of growth and camaraderie as you immerse your students in a unique blend of on-site and off-site activities that harness the stunning environment.

  • September-October
  • On-site and off-site activities

Join us in the autumn at Sealyham on an enriching and cost-effective experience that sets the stage for a successful and memorable school year.

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Winter Trips

Our winter residential program offers a unique blend of on-site and off-site activities, taking full advantage of the stunning environment. Every activity is carefully curated to embrace the beauty of the season. At Sealyham, our warm and cosy accommodations provide the perfect refuge after a day filled with invigorating activities, allowing your group to unwind and connect. Our focus on fostering meaningful connections through skill-building activities ensures that participants emerge resilient and well-prepared for the challenges that lie ahead in the coming year.

  • November-April
  • Tailored itineraries

Achieving success in the face of unpredictable winter weather amplifies the impact of the experience, adding a unique dimension to the adventure.

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Curriculum Support

Supplement your school curriculum with an educational trip at our outdoor activity centre. Close to the coastline and with beautiful woodlands and a gorgeous river in the grounds, we can help you to design the perfect learning package for your students. Sealyham Active Learning Centre is ideally located to offer access to a range of contrasting environments, each offering unique opportunities for curriculum support. We’d be delighted to work with you to create a trip that supports your teaching.

  • Immersive Geography
  • Biology skills
  • Environmental studies
  • Revision Days

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Training Trips

Immersing yourself in the building, grounds and surrounding coastal and mountain areas creates the perfect environment for high quality, dedicated training opportunities. Whether it’s with a small cohort of students or bringing your whole staff team for INSET, we can work with you to design the perfect package.

  • Staff INSET
  • Prefect Training courses
  • Year Group Inductions
  • Skills Builder

To find out how we can support with training, contact a member of our team.

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Corporate / Other Activities

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Venue Hire and Corporate Days

Venue Hire and Corporate Days

Sealyham provides the perfect environment and venue for a range of corporate days out or corporate events. We can work with you to plan a bespoke programme of experiences and corporate outdoor activities to meet the needs of your staff, or just to provide a place to get away from the office and train in a new setting.

  • Small team development
  • Company conference venue
  • Outdoor activities for corporate team building
  • Management training
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Why we do what we do

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Essential Skills

By using the Skills Builder Essential Skills Framework we will tailor the activities to focus on selected Essential Skills for each course. Prior to school trips, we liaise with teachers to identify the learning objectives and to discuss reviews following each activity to ensure we maximise growth amongst students.

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Character

We believe that developing character is important to a child’s development and helps with academic success as well as stimulating a global perspective. Our skilled instructors will guide students through the activities, helping them to take ownership of each task. We let students explore their own boundaries while offering support and guidance.

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Wellbeing

It has been proven that getting into the Great Outdoors can help to heal, soothe and restore physical and mental wellbeing. We use each of our unique locations (woods, coast and mountains) to offer new physical challenges, while highlighting the benefits of their stunning natural surroundings.

Active Learning Centre Experiences 

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Active Learning Residentials 

At Sealyham Active Learning Centre we offer two to five day residentials to suit every age group as well as plenty of childrens activities in Pembrokeshire. With superb accommodation and a kitchen providing an excellent range of freshly cooked meals that can cater for all dietary needs.

  • Dorm bedrooms catering for up to 100 students plus teachers.
  • Well-sourced, healthy and nutritious food that can cater to any dietary requirement
  • Unique and Bespoke itinerary for your visit
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    Flexible Accommodation 

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    Newly Refurbished Rooms

    Our newly-refurbished rooms offer next-level comfort for all visitors. Offering a range of flexible accommodation, we can host groups of up to 100 students plus teachers all within the stunning Grade 2 listed Sealyham mansion, set within its 100-acre grounds.
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    What do we eat 

    Here at Sealyham, all our menus are carefully chosen to provide the right balance of foods to fuel our adventurous visitors. Wherever possible, we’ll source locally and provide a menu that reflects the coastal environment. Catering for all dietary needs, our kitchen can create food that inspires and meets the needs of all visitors. Our newly refurbished dining areas provide the perfect setting to enjoy your meals and we look forward to serving you!

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      Guest care 

      At Sealyham Active Learning Centre we believe there are a number of components that combine to make your stay with us memorable, so we work hard to ensure that all visiting staff and students can enjoy:

      • Daily breakfast, lunch & supper options
      • Relaxing student cafe area
      • Dedicated teachers lounge
      • Comfortable breakout and meeting rooms
      • Afternoon snacks
      • Evening activities
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        • Instructors are Incredible!

          Kids have had a great time and developed many skills and independence. The meals and kitchen staff have been excellent – they looked after us well.

          Broughton Fields Primary School

        • Great Trip!

          Professional and friendly, ideally suited to our art class painting and drawing programme.

          North Bridge House

        • Overall, the Children thoroughly enjoyed their stay.

          The activities were really enjoyable and the days were well organised.

          Churchfields Primary

        • Fab day, great staff, children had a fab time.

          The children were fully engaged and the leaders had great behaviour management skills. As teachers we were able to relax with them in charge! We had a great day.

          Panshanger School

        • School Trip to Cuffley

          Thank you for all the care and enthusiasm, the children had an amazing time.

          Christ Church School

        Where is it?

        Sealyham Active Learning Centre (SA62 5Nf) is found close to Wolfscastle, just 9 miles north of Haverfordwest and 7 miles south of Fishguard in the county of Pembrokeshire. Approximately 12 miles away are the superb beaches of Whitesands and Newgale, with the stunning cathedral city of St Davids just half an hour away. Easy access via the M4 and A40 puts Sealyham in reach of numerous parts of England and Wales.

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        Sealyham

        Wolf's Castle, Haverfordwest SA62 5NF, UK

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        Your questions answered about what we do at Active Learning Centres 

        Accommodation and Food
        Activities and Packing
        Health and Safety
        Can food intolerances be catered for?

        Yes, during the booking process the group leaders/ teachers will ask for details about dietary requirements and then pass that information to us, we will then ensure everyone is catered for. If you do have any particular concerns please get in touch.

        How many people are there to a room?

        Our bedrooms are made up of bunk bed rooms for 2 – 8 people, with some ensuites, bedding is provided by for your stay. The nature of our building allows us to break down areas of the building to accommodate mixed groups easily. During the booking process we work with you to allocate rooms before you arrive. Most of our group leader & teachers rooms are also single bunk rooms and are mainly ensuite. We will have a duty person on call every night of your stay.

        See our other Active Learning Centres 

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        Cuffley
        Cuffley, Potters Bar
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        Over 100 acres of beautiful woodland wilderness, easily accessible from London.

        Based in Hertfordshire, the picturesque woodland setting of Cuffley Active Learning Centre promotes development and growth through engaging outdoor activities.

        With the option of staying in our Pod Village or camping in Bell Tents, groups blend into the trees in their own exclusive camp with no crowds or queues.

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        The Towers
        Capel Curig, Betws-y-coed
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        An exceptional mountain-based centre, providing highly tailored learning experiences

        Situated in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, The Towers Active Learning Centre delivers an exemplary standard of outdoor activities and instruction.

        The outstanding high-quality accommodation provide a modern and comfortable base that teachers and students adore.

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        What makes Wales a good place for ALC outdoor learning centres?

        Wales is an excellent location for ALC outdoor learning centres due to two key factors:

        1. Diverse Landscapes: Wales boasts a variety of landscapes, including mountains, coastlines, forests, and rivers. This diversity allows for a wide range of outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, coasteering, canoeing, and hillwalking. The varied terrain ensures that there are always new and exciting challenges for participants.
        2. Rich Biodiversity: The natural environments in Wales are home to a rich array of plant and animal species. This biodiversity provides ample opportunities for learning about ecosystems, conservation, and the natural world. Exploring these environments helps participants develop a deeper appreciation for nature and the importance of protecting it.

        Overall, Wales’ diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity make it an ideal setting for ALC outdoor learning centres, offering numerous opportunities for adventure, education, and personal development.

        What activities take place at ALC outdoor learning centres in Wales?

        At Sealyham outdoor learning centre in Wales, participants can enjoy a wide range of thrilling and educational activities that take advantage of the country’s diverse natural environments. Some of the key activities include:

        • Coasteering: Experience the rugged coastline of Wales by swimming, climbing, and jumping off cliffs into the sea. Coasteering combines elements of rock climbing and swimming, providing an exhilarating way to explore the coastal landscape.
        • Surfing: Ride the waves at some of Wales’ beautiful beaches. Surfing lessons cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced surfers, making it a fun and accessible activity for everyone.
        • Canoeing: Paddle along Wales’ scenic rivers and lakes, developing paddling skills while enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the natural surroundings. Canoeing is a great way to explore waterways and observe local wildlife.
        • Kayaking: Similar to canoeing, kayaking offers a thrilling water adventure. Whether navigating calm lakes or tackling fast-flowing rivers, kayaking provides a versatile and exciting way to experience the water.

        These activities, along with many others, ensure our centre offers a comprehensive and dynamic outdoor experience, fostering both adventure and personal growth.

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        Whether you have a question or want to make a booking, we’re always ready to help.

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