The Towers Outdoor Education Centre

The Towers Residential Outdoor Education Centre is a key part of Wolverhampton City Council’s provision for Outdoor and Environmental Education. The Centre was officially opened in April 1961 and since has been extended to offer facilities for people with mobility problems.

The Towers is pleased to offer courses for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Special Education, Youth Groups, Teachers and Youth Leaders. Expert staff train and assess all levels of National Governing Body Awards.

The Towers is housed in an impressive Tudor style building, built in the 1870s, and situated on a magnificent site on the side of the wooded Llugwy Valley in the Snowdonia National Park. Accomodation comprises nine, three to six bedded dormitories on separate floors for male and female students with two separate bedrooms for visiting members of staff each accommodating two people. There are excellent facilities for changing, showers, dining, study and leisure. The Centre is ideally situated and fully equipped for outdoor activities and field study courses. All specialist clothing and equipment is supplied.

The outdoor activities are organised and led by experienced and fully qualified Teacher/Instructors who live in North Wales, supported by accompanying school staff that provides overnight supervison. The instructional staff are all qualified teachers, are all first aid qualified, hold appropriate National Governing Body Awards and have an extensive local knowledge of the area. The programmes are flexible and respond to the specific identified needs of the participants and any requirements of the National Curriculum.

The centre is regularly inspected and subsequently Licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority to conduct its activities.

Walking, climbing, a variety of watersports and field studies form the basis of a challenging programme that is adapted day to day according to the prevailing weather conditions and to the abilities and needs of individuals and groups. The domestic arrangements are an integral part of its framework and underpin the aims of the Centre.

Contact details:

Mr P Blain

The Towers Outdoor Education Centre

Capel Curig

Betws-y-coed

County of Conway

LL24 ODR

Further information

For further information please contact Phil Blain at the Towers on:

Tel:  01690 720271

Fax: 01690 720425