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Gwent Adventures Watersports & Activity Centre

Gwent Adventures Watersports & Activity Centre

www.gwent-adventures.co.uk

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Opening Times

March to October inclusive

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

It’s exciting, exhilarating, challenging and great fun.Located in a beautiful rural setting that is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The reservoir is the largest inland water in South Wales covering an area of 434. acres

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

Students can achieve Governing Body Qualifications as well as experiencing Confidence Building, Team Building and improving Self Esteem, in a healthy outdoor environment.

What are the activities?

Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Open Canoeing, Raft Building, Orienteering and a selection of Team Building Activities both on land and afloat.

What is the age range of the activities?

8 years to 18 years.

Sample programme of the activities:

A programme can be instruction in a single activity or multiple activities depending on length of visit and what the group wishes to achieve.

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

All necessary equipment and materials including special clothing, i.e. wet suits, buoyancy aids and helmets are provided. Students are expected to bring a swimming costume, towel, complete change of clothing and footwear they don’t mind getting wet, a pair of old trainers is ideal.

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

Minimum 6, Maximum 36, although larger groups can be catered for by special arrangement.
Free Teacher Ratio 1:10

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

All risk assessments are carried out in house and are checked & approved by governing bodies and the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA).

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Yes

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

There is an on-site tuck shop offering snacks, hot & cold drinks, Ice cream, etc.

Is specific clothing required?

Yes, as listed earlier.

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No

Additional information.

Please refer to our Web Site for further information


Contact

Address:
Llandegfedd Reservoir, Nr. New Inn, Pontypool, Gwent, NP4 0TA
Tel:
01291 673002
Contact Name:
Terry Sculley
Contact Email:
Emergency Tel:
01495 785646

Educational Programmes

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Other Information

Fully recognised 'Royal Yachting Association Training Centre' the governing body of Sailing & Windsurfing inthe UK.