FIELD TRIPS

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With accommodation available in our centre for up to 77 and more available in our glamping and camping sites, on-site catering and use of the large lounge and dining areas as a classroom space, Anglesey Outdoors is the ideal base from which to run Field Trips and Non-Exam Assessments.

Being just a few minutes walk to the unspoilt coastline makes the centre an ideal location for Geology, Geography, Biology, STEM and Tourism and linking up with our onsite activities team for GCSE PE. With wifi, ohp, flipcharts, blackboards and whiteboards at your disposal.

Why not reward your students' hard work and add on an epic adventure to your stay.

Geography
Geology
Biology
Tourism & Leisure

Photography & Art
Archaeology
John Muir Award

5 out of 5

“excellent for our needs”

We use the Centre for an annual university field course and its excellent for our needs. Food is very good – Stan the chef is a legend! The accommodation is very comfortable and there is a great bar on site.
(Tip: Newborough Beach and Forest and South Stack are impressive)

Reviewed by Harper Adams University - 9th November 2014

GEOGRAPHY

Many topics in the curriculum are represented on Anglesey: Physical Geography - coastal processes and management, landforms, geomorphology, settlements, ecosystems Sustainability - Anglesey is an Energy Isle with nuclear, wind, tidal and biomass energy represented as well as the hydroelectric station at Llanberis. Human Geography - impact of tourist honey pots, regeneration issues, slate mining in Snowdonia.

GEOLOGY

For geologists Anglesey has arguably the greatest geo-diversity for its size anywhere in Europe. With rock formations from most of the major geological era, Anglesey is now recognized as one of Europe’s Geoparks. It is a great location for structural mapping field trips with quick access to many of Anglesey’s historic sites including, folding in Precambrian rocks at South Stack, Rhoscolyn Anticline , Parys Copper Mountain , and Pillow Lavas at Newborough . The Geomon website has a wealth of information: geomon.co.uk .

BIOLOGY

A wide variety of habitats are found on Anglesey: Rocky Seashore, Estuarine Ecosystems, Sand dunes and Salt marsh at Aberffraw, pond studies. Cemlyn Lagoon , Parys Mountain and Cors Goch are just 3 of the 60 sites of special scientific interest on Anglesey. Ellins Tower at South Stack is an RSPB reserve with classic cliff top flora and fauna.

TOURISM & LEISURE

With such a wide variety of adventurous activities on our doorstop makes Anglesey a popular destination for residential field trips. As well as experiencing these activities students investigate: The impact of tourism on the environment, conservation issues, risk management and marketing.

PHOTOGRAPHY & ART

Photograph and art based field trips and classes

The AONB that surrounds most of Anglesey offers many opportunities for photographers and artists. South Stack - sea cliffs , amazing sunsets, wave formations, wild flora and fauna Parys Mountain - old copper mine with sci fi landscape Llanddwyn Island .

ARCHAEOLOGY

Anglesey has at least 14 Neolithic burial chambers and several standing stones . Most popular locations are: Ancient Settlements at Din Lligwy , Ty Mawr Hut Circles , Standing Stones at Penrhos Feilw , Llanfechell Trio, Burial Chambers at Barclodiad y Gawres , Bryn Celli Ddu, Plas Newydd, Trefignath.

JOHN MUIR AWARD

We can now offer the opportunity for students to earn the ‘John Muir Discovery Award’ while staying at Anglesey Outdoors. The John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places. It encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment, in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration. The 4 key elements of the Award are; to discover, explore, conserve, and share. The Award is free and open to everyone. Please contact the office for more information on attaining the award during your stay.

DURING YOUR STAY...

Why not join us on an Adventure!

COASTEERING

SEA LEVEL TRAVERSING

ROCK CLIMBING

GORGE WALKING

THE BIG ABSEIL

WILD SWIMMING

KAYAKING

BUSHCRAFT

If you would like to talk to somebody to discuss your requirements, please contact us today for more info.

01407 769 351 Office Open (9am - 6pm for general enquiries)
Send an e-mail info@angleseyoutdoors.com

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