Opening Times

Open all year (9am - 5pm) except bank holidays and Christmas

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Pro-Active Adventure have developed learning programmes that meet several requirements of the National Curriculum, a visit to Tyn Dwr will provide your pupils with a new learning environment that is exciting, challenging and fun.

Most of our activities satisfy or can be linked to the ‘Learning outside the classroom’ criteria. Pupils will have opportunities to extend their horizons, build their confidence and self-esteem, and develop independence by trying educational activities in a safe, secure environment. We have found time and time again that a residential experience at Tyn Dwr promotes a sense of citizenship and often brings a class and its teacher closer together.

All our instructors hold multiple National Governing Body Awards (NGBs). They also have at least three years post qualifying experience. We do not recruit newly qualified instructors each season like many other centres do. All staff at Tyn Dwr and Tywyn, our coastal centre, also hold an enhanced CRB check to work with children. The team have undergone special training in subjects such as child development and child protection.

The combination of tailored outdoor education, quality and mix of accommodation, and range of facilities set in an historic background supported by the University of Central Lancashire means that all schools can be assured of a quality learning and visit experience.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Pro-Active Adventure is renowned to provide innovative and creative education programmes. We have employed outdoor education in some innovative research unparalleled by other organisations.


Utilising the very latest equipment & methodologies for the delivery of our programmes we work closely with our teachers, teams and education consultants to ensure the educational benefits of each course we deliver.

Pro-Active Adventure instructors are highly qualified and experienced in all aspects of the learning programs undertaken.

What are the activities?

As we integrate outdoor activities with the classroom, everything that is taught outside is then related back into topics taught in the classroom

Actual activities used to create the 'learning environment' include on site and off site activities:

On-site activities include:

•High and low ropes course
•Climbing wall
•Dedicated areas for team activities
•BMX track
•Archery

Off-site activities include:

•Climbing on the 4km limestone escarpment of The Eglwyseg, including Trevor Rocks and Worlds End
•Mountain biking in the Vale of Llangollen, in Llandegla Forest and Horseshoe Pass
•Canoeing on the Llangollen canal and River Dee
•Fell walking in the Brewyn Mountains
•Gorge walking
•Coasteering a full day trip to some beautiful beaches for a wonderful coasteering session
•Caving close to the only caves in North Wales
•Within easy reach of the Snowdonia National Park and some of the most spectacular peaks in North Wales

What is the age range of the activities?

We cater for children of 6 - 60!

Sample programme of the activities:

All aspects of the delivery of adventure and outdoor education are looked at, and we ensure that the national curriculum is linked to the activities that we provide through Proactive Adventure. We concentrate on the development of the young people and we construct our activities depending on the group(s) needs.

When Pro-Active Adventure were awarded the 'Quality' badge for Learning Outside the Classroom, what impressed the inspectors was the level of consultation we had with the teachers before the students residential, and then our approach to the visit when the school were on site.

We are confident that we can deliver a programme of activities around what you require.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

As a minimum we recommend we recommend that each pupil bring with them:

1 Bath towel, Toilet bag with at least toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, soap/shower gel.
Night clothes.
Socks and underwear.
4 T-shirts/lightweight tops, at least 2 sweatshirts (An extra sweat shirt just for activities is ideal).
1 Thick pullover and 1 lighter one.
3 Pairs of trousers/jeans and ideally a pair of tracksuit bottoms.
Swimming gear and towel.
2 Pairs of trainers. (One old pair)
Waterproof jacket. Trousers are a good idea if you have them.
Sturdy shoes.
Small rucksack. (For carrying lunch and water on activities)
Large plastic bag for dirty clothes.
Hat and gloves.
Water Bottle
Medication that the child may be taking


We recommend that your pupil does not bring:

Mobile phones
Electronic games
ipods or mp3 players
Expensive cameras
Expensive or favourite clothing
Hair straightners/tongs
Expensive or cherished jewellery.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

10 is the minimum up to 90 as the maximum

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Yes we have full risk assement in all areas of the centre.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

We regularly hold pre booked open days or can arrange individual appointments. In addition, Pro-Active Adventure operates a fully mobile resource, so we are able to offer activities within schools almost anywhere across England and Wales.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

CCTV Monitored 24 hours
Secure storage for Kit & Bags
Coin operated Washing and Drying Machines
Secure Drying rooms
Teaching/Meeting rooms
Parking
Non smoking establishment
Public telephone
Lounge
TV Lounge
Wireless/internet access
Cafe (70 cover)
Games Room
Tuck Shop

Is specific clothing required?

Clothing and shoes worn outside during activities will inevitably get dirty, so old clothes should be worn during activities. Obviously it’s fine to get changed into something better in the evening. We try to help children look after their things, but items regularly get lost or left behind so it’s a good idea if each child has a packing list so that they can check items back into their bag when its time to go home

Do you have first aid on site?

There is 24hr first aid provision.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

There are no restrictions.

Additional information.

All our staff are keen to ensure that the service provided is of the highest standard and we are committed to maintaining a successful, long term relationship with you our customer

The Centre Manager lives on site and is available to assist whenever possible

The centre operates a 24hr security service, from 10.30pm – 7.30am the grounds & responsibility of the centre is controlled via the Night Warden on duty. From 7.30am – 10.30pm the centre is controlled via the day manager in charge.