Rhyd-y-Creuau

Rhyd-y-Creuau is a popular activity centre in North Wales, based in a beautifully restored Georgian country house from the early 1800s. Located in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, the centre provides direct access to some of the UK’s most breathtaking natural landscapes—ideal for field studies, environmental education, and adventure-based school trips.

Immersed in the landscape of Eryri National Park

Surrounded by cascading rivers, wooded hillsides, and glaciated valleys, the centre is a gateway to hands-on learning in the outdoors. From rocky coastal shores to upland ecosystems, the local environment supports a wide range of curriculum-linked studies in Geography, Biology, Environmental Science and more.

An inspiring site for outdoor learning

Rhyd-y-Creuau is set within a 2.2-hectare estate designed to support both exploration and education. On-site features include:

Woodlands and a biodiversity garden
Two freshwater ponds and a stream
A 10-minute well-being walkway
Campfire area for reflection and social time
Football pitch and open spaces for group activities

This safe and varied setting allows visitors to observe, explore, and investigate the natural world without needing to leave the grounds.

Watch our primary school video starring Rhyd-y-Creuau and the surrounding landscape of Eryri

Adventure activities in North Wales

As a well equipped outdoor activity centre in North Wales, Rhyd-y-Creuau provides access to a wide range of adventure and team-building experiences that make the most of the stunning Eryri (Snowdonia) landscape. Activities include:

Mountain walks and guided hikes to explore Snowdonia’s iconic peaks
River and stream investigations, ideal for hands-on physical geography fieldwork
Orienteering and team challenges that build confidence, resilience, and collaboration
Coastal exploration along the nearby shores
Ghyll scrambling through stunning mountain streams
Rock climbing ideal for agility, and problem-solving.
Easy access to Zip World Fforest, just a short walk from the centre, offering treetop nets, zip lines, and alpine coasters (available as an optional add-on)

These experiences are led by our qualified tutors and trusted partners, ensuring safe, engaging, and curriculum-relevant outdoor learning for schools.

Facilities

Bar: We have a licensed bar stocked with local ales and spirits, wines, soft drinks and snacks
Capacity: We have 32 rooms and a total of 100 beds. The majority of which are twin or bunk bedded rooms for two. We do have a selection of three, four, five, eight and ten bedded rooms too.
Car Parking: There are limited parking facilities available at the centre. There is space for approximately 25 cars
Children's Facilities: We have games and activities on-site for children aged 8+; however, younger children are welcome.
Disabled Access: The location has disabled access.
Games Room: There is a pool table, football table, and table tennis table
Hot and Cold Drinks: We have hot and cold drinks making facilities accessible around the centre.
Kitchen: Fully catered services for most dietary needs are available, as well as packed lunch-making services.
Library: We have a library which can seat up to 30 people.
Linen: All bedding is provided. Please strip your beds on departure.
Lounge: We have an adult lounge area with comfy sofas.
Outdoor Clothing: You can hire walking boots, wellingtons, small rucksacks, waterproof trousers and coats
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive range of on-site and off-site activities.
Shop: Our shop sells drinks, snacks and souvenirs of your stay as well as a selection of Field Studies Council publications.
Wi-Fi: Free guest Wi-Fi is available throughout the centre.
Workrooms: There are four rooms seating from 18 - 30 people which include whiteboards and projectors

Accommodation

We want your stay to be as comfortable as possible. Our residential centres offer a range of room sizes and layouts from single and twin up to larger dormitories. Note: not all centres have single/twin rooms. All rooms are subject to availability. Some rooms are en suite and others have shower and toilet facilities close by. Please contact us if you want to discuss your room requirements.

Each centre also has places to relax during any free time such as a lounge, games room and outdoor space.

Food

For one day visits you are usually asked to bring a packed lunch unless it is specified otherwise.

Residential visits include freshly prepared seasonal meals, with a hot breakfast, packed lunch and choice of evening meal. Food is sourced locally wherever possible and we can cater for most dietary requirements. All of our residential centres have been awarded the Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award which recognises organisations which go the extra mile to make sure visitors are receiving healthy, nutritious and sustainable meals.

To get a better idea on what food we offer at our centres, please see our sample meals