For Schools
A place for learning, adventure and connection
With more than 35 years experience of hosting educational groups, we recognise that a school trip is often the first time a child stays away from home, and it can be an exciting but daunting prospect. We offer a friendly and flexible approach, providing exclusive use of the accommodation, and we work hard to create a place that can become your home, for a few days.
Our fantastic location means that all activities can be enjoyed car-free, directly from the door. We can help you plan your activities or tell the story of our own decarbonisation journey. Each building is equipped with a screen providing real time access to how these technologies are generating, utilising and managing the energy systems on site.
There is plenty of outside space to play and only a five minute walk to the sandy beach of Borthwen. Perfect for beach games, rock pooling or an evening fire. Whether you book on a self catered basis or let us look after you, we are happy to provide the catering options that suit you.

Accommodation - The centre has a choice of two self contained bunkhouses, which can be used independently or together. Morwennol sleeps 20 and Mulfran sleeps 22. We also have Ty Bach which is a 4 bedded room with ensuite bathroom accessed from outside. For more information see our Bunkhouse Accommodation.
Catering - Our meals are all prepared with fresh ingredients and are locally sourced where possible. Whether it is full catering, bed and breakfast, just evening meals, or a one pot supper, we are happy to be flexible.
Options for Educational Groups
Please contact us to discuss the needs of your group, we have the flexibility to offer you comfortable accommodation suited to the size of your group and are happy to provide the catering options that suit you.
- we offer a per person rate with discounts for more than 3 night bookings
- we look for a minimum of 12 to book one of the bunkhouses
- we can accommodate up to 41 in both bunkhouses including Ty Bach
- we can accommodate 47 with the use of the static caravan
- the static caravan can be added to your booking if you require separate space for your staff or demonstrators
- our 24ft yurt can be hired as additional space, including power supply, chairs and tables, projector screen.
- we offer full catering, cooked breakfast, packed lunch and 3 course evening meals, teas and coffee and biscuits available to help yourselves to.
- or we can provide just the meals you require.
- plenty of outside space for free time with a designated field for games.
What our school customers say...
I've just taken a group of 11 and 12 year olds to Outdoor Alternative, with activities provided by b-active. What a fantastic trip! The accommodation is lovely: clean and comfortable inside and out, in a beautiful setting, and we were made to feel very welcome and looked after by Jacqui and Mark, who catered for us with a range of hearty meals, taking various dietary requirements in their stride. The activities with Andy and Steve were perfectly pitched for the group, and it was particularly great that they were provided from the site, with no need to travel except a nice walk down to the beach! This is certainly on my go-again list.
Freedom and flexibility coupled with good clean accommodation and excellent food.
We wanted somewhere safe and secure to take our group of vulnerable students.
Adventure Activities
You have the freedom to offer a self led residential or you may choose to work with Andy at B-Active. B-Active is a local Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) licensed activity provider. Andy is happy to tailor a program of activities to suit the needs of your school. Activity breaks might include outdoor activities such as;
- kayaking
- coasteering
- orienteering
- team building challenges
and/or environmental activities such as
- rocky shore exploration
- rock pooling
- nature identification
- wildlife walks.
We work closely with the North Wales Wildlife Trust who are able to provide high quality educational wildlife experiences with a focus language, culture, history and place.
We’ve made it easy for you to enjoy a lower impact stay...

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