Join us for a teacher open day at our Welsh centres, to find out how we can support you through the curriculum changes, what Field Studies Council can offer you, and to experience the learning locations and teaching first hand.
We are experts on fieldwork delivery in biology, geography, geology and environmental science.
During the day your full schedule will include a view of the centre facilities, a breakdown of the courses available for your classes, plus workshop demonstrations on outdoor learning. We will showcase all field types that we can offer your students covering rivers, coastal, urban and glaciation.
Teas and coffees plus a light lunch will be included in your day, please ensure you fill out any dietry requirements.
If you have any questions, we would love to hear from you, please email the team for more information.
Rhyd-y-Creuau Field Centre, North Wales
Rhyd-y-Creuau is a historic Georgian country house built in the early 1800s, set in the beautiful landscape of the Snowdonia National Park.
Cascading rivers and wooded hillsides provide a rugged backdrop to the centre, yet it is close to Snowdonia’s glaciated valleys, rocky shores, beaches and traditional seaside resorts. The 2.2 hectare estate includes a football pitch, woodland, biodiversity garden, a stream, campfire area, two ponds including a 10 minute well-being walkway. The centre is popular with those wishing to explore the mountains and adventure activities of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park which surrounds the centre, including Zip World Fforest which is a short walk away.
Date: 14th July 2025
Start time: 10am
End time: 2pm
Location: Rhyd-y-Creuau, The Drapers Field Centre, Betws-y-coed, LL24 0HB
Cost: Free
Read more about the centre, including directions on how to get there, and the facilities available.
Margam Discovery Centre, South Wales
Margam Discovery Centre is a state of the art, low carbon footprint building situated within Margam Park, an 850-acre country estate with approximately 600 deer, including the rare Pere David deer. It is also one of Wales’ richest bat locations nestling on the narrow coastal plain and southern slopes of Mynydd Margam. The Centre is just off the M4 between Swansea and Cardiff and has easy access to the Gower ANOB, a few miles to the west. The Heritage Coast is to the east and Brecon Beacons to the north, as well as access to the diverse and varied landscape of Margam Park. The surrounding area offers a range of ecosystems from freshwater ponds and streams to mixed woodland and grassland.
Date: 17th July 2025
Start time: 10am
End time: 2pm
Location: Margam Discovery Centre, Margam Park, Port Talbot, SA13 2UA
Cost: Free
Read more about the centre, including directions on how to get there, and the facilities available.
What’s included
- Coffee and teas on arrival
- Sample activities and a view of the centre classrooms
- Classroom demonstrations of all field types
- Staff available to chat about curriculum changes
- A light lunch will be available at 1pm
- Hot and cold drinks
Please book your free place below
Opportunities to attend this course
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Mon 14, July 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Book this open day to attend at Rhyd-y-Creuau, North Wales
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Thu 17, July 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Book this open day to attend at Margam Discovery Centre, South Wales