Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre

Description

Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre is the beating heart of outdoor adventure in Wales, located on the scenic banks of the Menai Strait near Snowdonia. Since 1983, it has been the nation’s hub for watersports, adventure training, and family fun. With expert instructors and world-class facilities, it’s the perfect place for beginners, families, and enthusiasts to get active and explore the outdoors.

The centre offers an impressive range of activities, from sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and powerboating to fitness sessions in the gym, swimming lessons, and discovery courses. Families and individuals can also enjoy Adventure Weeks, discovery sessions for activities like kayaking, SUP, sailing, windsurfing, mountain biking, and rock and ropes, plus youth RYA powerboat courses and even yacht cruising weekends. On land or water, indoors or outdoors, there’s something for every age and ability.

Prices include Autumn Fun Days from £30, Discover Kayak, SUP, or Rock n Ropes from £31.75, Discover Sail, Windsurf, or MTB from £42.35, Adventure Weeks from £314.95, Beach, Sea, Sail & Surf courses from £317.95, Youth RYA Powerboat Level 1 from £201.35, and Yacht Cruising Weekends from £414.70. Birthday parties at Plas Menai are designed to make celebrations unforgettable, with options ranging from pool parties to water and land-based adventures for children aged eight and over.

With its stunning coastal location, professional team, and huge variety of activities, Plas Menai is a must-visit for anyone seeking adventure, skills, and family fun in Wales. Whether you want to learn, play, or celebrate, it offers experiences you won’t forget.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Swimming

  • At Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre, we are proud to offer our award-winning Learn to Swim programme, designed for all ages and abilities. We Offer swim Wales Learn to Swim programme for all ages and abilities.
  • Make a splash with friends and family in our fun public swim sessions. Improve your fitness and stamina in our dedicated lane swimming sessions. Choose from fast, medium, or slow lanes to match your pace and enjoy a focused swim experience. Learn to swim with our expert instructors. 

Gym

  • The gym at Plas Menai offers a range of free weights and machines that can be used in a quiet, friendly environment. It welcomes everyone, no matter their fitness level, to get fit and healthy. Fully equipped gym including treadmill, exercise bike along with additional cardio, resistance and free weights.
  • Dedicated functional fitness area. Free-weight benches. Experienced trainers for personal support. Workout space for different fitness needs. Open 7 days a week with convenient hours.

Adventure Weeks

  • Dedicate more time on an activity through our longer course options or simple come along and try something new everyday. It’s the perfect way to make friends. You can also stay at the centre as a home away from home.
  • With excitement and discovery around every corner, you’ll make fantastic new friends while diving into thrilling outdoor activities - both on land and on the water. During this amazing week, you’ll experience everything Plas Menai has to offer across five action-packed days. 

Discovery Sessions

  • Looking to spice up your year with some epic new adventures? Our Discovery Sessions are your ticket to trying out a whole bunch of thrilling activities. Think of it as your all-access pass to fun, laughs, and maybe discovering your next favourite hobby! 
  • These sessions are all about FUN. Whether you’re flying solo, bringing your crew, or keen to meet like-minded legends, you’ll leave with big smiles and awesome memories. These 2 / 3 hour sessions are a brilliant way to have a go at something new. 

Courses

  • From exciting on-water activities and thrilling week-long expeditions with adventure around every corner, to RYA (Royal Yahcting Association) accredited courses for those looking to improve their skills and even start a career in the outdoor industry, our range of courses offers something for everyone at Plas Menai.
  • With youth and family courses suitable for ages eight and over, there’s something to keep the whole family entertained. Children will have the opportunity to learn valuable new skills and take part in fun on-water activities like windsurfing and sailing – perfect for keeping them busy!
  • As an RYA centre, we offer a wide selection of water and land-based courses to take you on a pathway from beginner to advanced, even through to instructional level, with qualifications and certificates recognised in centres across the globe.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Adventure Week: £314.95
  • Beach, Sea, Sail and Surf: £317.95
  • Discover MTB: £42.35
  • Discover Kayak: £31.75 
  • Discover Rock n Ropes: £31.75
  • Discover Sail: £42.35
  • Discover SUP: £31.75
  • Discover Windsurf: £42.35
  • Yacht Cruising Weekend – 2 Days: £414.70
  • Youth- RYA Powerboat – Level 1- 1 Day: £201.35
  • Autumn Fun Days: £30

Pricing URL: https://plasmenai.wales/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Are you looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate? At Plas Menai, we’ve got a jam-packed lineup of exciting activities for kids aged eight and up, on land, in the water, indoors, outdoors… basically, if you can imagine it, we’re probably already doing it (and having a blast!)
  • Rain or shine, summer or winter, there’s always something fun going on. From thrilling high ropes to splashing around in water sports, our activities are perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just a family day out with a twist.
  • Want to throw a pool party with a difference? We have the indoor pool, the space and even the floaties if you ask nicely! Make a splash, play some games, and keep the good vibes flowing no matter the season. Enjoy an hour in our dining room after your pool session for that all important blowing out of the candles. 

isit the website for more information.

  • Monday: 08:30 - 20:00
  • Tuesday: 08:30 - 20:00
  • Wednesday: 08:30 - 20:00
  • Thursday: 08:30 - 20:00
  • Friday: 08:30 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 08:30 - 17:30

Address: Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre - Canolfan Awyr Agored Genedlaethol, Caernarfon, UK

Post Code: LL55 1UE

Council: Caerhttps://www.inst

County: Gwynedd

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