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Ideas for Stag Weekends in the UK

Call of the Wild’s Adventue Britain is one of the UK’s leading organisers of stag weekends.

We offer adventure activity weekends in or around our beautiful Brecon Beacons. This base is close to the Gower Peninsula and the seaside city of Swansea, where most stag parties end up on Friday and/or Saturday night.

All stag weekend packages that we offer are under the supervision of trained outdoor activity staff, who will look after and make sure your weekend is a safe and unforgettable experience.

What Adventure Britain do

Adventure Britain delivers stag weekend activity packages to, on average, 3000 people a year in the UK. We know how difficult it is to organise a stag weekend, and all the logistics involved, and that is why we can manage the whole process for you and make it as painless as possible. Thousands of people rely on us to arrange the whole stag weekend package, from transport and accommodation to activities (day and evening) and food – leaving you to enjoy the whole, fun experience.

In 2010 94.5% of our customers rated their stag weekends good or excellent in terms of their overall experience and value for money.

UK Stag Weekend Credentials

Adventure Britain have been providing the very best stag weekend activities for 12 years.

We take quality and your safety very safely, that is why we are Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS) Licensed, members of the Institute of Outdoor Learning, Investors in People recognised and Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Accredited.

We have also received numerous awards, such as Welsh Small Business of the Year 2008/2009 and Team Building Company of the Year.

Stag Weekend Activities

Many stag weekend activities take place in and around cities across the UK. Ours are different and we have chosen the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park and the Gower Coastal Park to be our adventure playgrounds. We offer over 30 outdoor activities including canyoning, paintball, caving, climbing, quad biking, surfing, clay pigeon shooting, coasteering and golf packages. All activities are supervised by well-qualified trainers (our main facilitator is an ex-marine who did a winter crossing of Iceland on skis) ensuring both your enjoyment and safety at all times.

Take a look at our UK Stag Weekend Activities page to discover the wide range of activities we can offer your stag group.

What Adventure Britain Offer For Your Stag Weekend

All inclusive stag weekend packages at value for money prices. We take the hassle out of arranging your stag weekend. You just get the headache from the hangover of a lifetime. In these uncertain economic times we can also offer excellent value for money deals for UK stag weekends given the poor exchange rate bewteen the pound and the Euro zone countries.Therefore this year consider the UK before Europe as it could save you money.

You don’t want to be paying £9 a pint on the continent we imagine so give us a call!

“The weekend was perfect. I know where I’m going for my stag do!!” Ryan Holmes, Banbury, 2009

Nightlife Ideas for your Stag Weekend

We realise it is not just the daytime activity that makes a stag weekend its the nightlife. That’s why we offer a range of stag night ideas to ensure you have a memorable and unforgettable stag weekend. We are conveniently located close to Swansea, the nightclub capital of Wales. Why not experience Swansea’s huge array of bars, clubs and pubs? Swansea’s nightlife is, not in our words but the words of our clients, as good as any nightlife attraction you will find in the UK. New for 2010 nightclub VIP free entry and queue jumping offer for our groups.

Why Book With Adventure Britain for your Stag Party?

We tick the boxes other companies cannot reach. Probably the best stag weekend experience in the UK. Refreshingly different:-

•  Fun,friendly and professional staff
• SMARTA 100 Listed Top Small Companies in the UK 2010
• Excellent range of adventure activities
• Superb nightlife down in Swansea
• Great value for money deals (from only £89)
• No hidden extras so you can budget accordingly
• Hassle-free stag weekend
• Minimum time organising
• Maximum amount of time enjoying
• Easily accessible from most parts of UK
•  Travel discounts available

4 Reasons to Visit Swansea for your Activity Holiday this Summer – Events & Festivals

As well as being an exceptional location for an adventure activity weekend given its situation on the coast and on the edge of the Brecon Beacons Swansea has a great choice of events of festivals. Why not combine your activity holiday visit with one of these events.

Escape to the Park – Singleton Park, 13th June

Escape to the Park festival in Singleton, SwanseaEscape Into The Park is Wales’ biggest annual dance event and is held at Singleton Park in Swansea. Attracting over 20,000 people every year, it is a day out for everyone, with the event being licensed for people of 5 years or older although attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
£41.50 plus booking fee for general admission
£57.50 VIP entry plus booking fee.

11th-12th July 2009 The Wales National Airshow

Swansea Bay is the setting for the highlight of its Festival calendar when the Red Arrows headline in Wales’s premier air show. The festival will be jam-packed with amazing aerial displays and lots on the ground to explore and entertain too.

The show is free to watch and includes the one and only Battle of Britain Memorial Flight the unstoppable Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon and the Royal Navy’s crack helicopter team the Black Cats and more.
Open Saturday 11th July 10am – 7pm air displays between 12noon and 4pm
Open Sunday, 12th July 10am – 7pm air displays between 12noon and 4pm

Gower Rock Festival – Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill, 17 – 18 July

The Gower Rock Festival returns for its second year, on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July 2009 held at the Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill. This years exciting line up will include legendary welsh space rockers ‘MAN’ (headliners on Saturday) and fellow Welsh folk legends Boys From The hill (headlining Friday). This will be the Man bands only Swansea date this year so it’s a must see event! This year’s full line-up will include many up and coming bands including Frame 3-13, Hadron Collider, Duffraine and Nucleus as well as bands regular to the Swansea music scene including King of Despair, The Magpies and Double O Zeroes.

One band that have stood out a lot during the past few months have been Hadron Collider, a 4 piece indie-rock band, based in Swansea. Comprising of Josh Ace, Steffan Tucker, Simon Parsons and James Beck, they bring a completely new and fresh style within the Swansea music scene along with inspiring song writing. Defiantly a band to keep your eye on! Hadron Collider will be playing on the Friday night of the festival. Other bands will include The Blims, Sera and the Elements, Mudjack, Chineapple Punks, Rugfire and The Blitz Beat Riot.

Times
Friday 6.00pm – 12 noon
Saturday 12 noon – 12 midnight

Tickets
Full weekend – Adult £35, U16′s £20
Friday only – Adult £15, U16′s £10
Saturday only – Adult £25, U16′s £15

Swansea Beer Festival – Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 27 – 29 August

Over 100 different real ales will be on offer at the Brangwyn Hall, together with a huge selection of real ciders and perries. Live bands, good food and CAMRA stalls make this wonderful venues the place to be this August Bank Holiday Weekend.

The Swansea Bay Beer Festival will be open on Thursday from 5.00pm until 11.00pm, and from 12 noon until 11.00pm on Friday and Saturday.

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These are the rivers Mellte and Sychryd in flood during November 2010. In this video you can see the famous waterfalls Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn on the River Mellte and Bwa Maen on the River Sychryd. These are situated within the famous waterfalls area of the National Park. However the waterfalls in this video are almost unrecognisable due to the volume of water. The noise alone is awesome!

Crashed World War II Wellington Bomber, Garreg Goch

The mountainous areas of the Brecon Beacons National Park are without question a paradise for all those who love walking in the hills and include the highest peaks in southern Britain. However, the rolling hills and gentle landscape hide a harsher and more sinister side to their existence. In bad weather conditions, this area can be as harsh and unforgiving as anywhere in the world. It is not just by accident therefore, that the Special Air Service (SAS), choose this part of Wales for much of their training and selection process. Over thirty aircraft crash sites are recorded within the Park, and a booklet containing the location and brief history of each is available from offices of the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. Tragically, many have been fateful and some sites are marked by memorial cairns and plaques inscribed with the names of those lost.

Brecon Beacons Walk Ideas – Western Brecon Beacons

Today, at many sites, there is little or no evidence of wreckage and crash sites can be found only by map reference and individual story. The crash site of Wellington Bomber MF509, at Garreg Goch (Red Stone), in the western Beacons, (Grid Ref: SN817168) still has a great deal of wreckage and the history of this crash is both interesting and heart rendering. On the night of 20th November 1944, Wellington MF509 from 22 Operational Training Unit, Wellesbourne, Mountford, on a cross country exercise, developed trouble in the starboard Hercules XVI engine and flew into shower clouds, building up heavy layers of ice on the wings. With insufficient power from the port engine, the aircraft lost height and crashed into Garreg Goch killing all six Canadian crew members.

The six men killed were:

Sgt. Charles Hamel – Pilot

Sgt: Jules Robert Rene Villeneuve – Navigator

F/Off. William Joseph Allison -Bomb Aimer

Sgt. Joseph Paul Ernest Burke – Air Gunner

Sgt. Arthur Grouix – Air Gunner

Sgt.Gerard Dusablon – Air Gunner

All the crew were interred with full military honours, at the Canadian War Cemetery at Blacon, Chester, England. Wreckage is scattered over a wide area, with the main wheel being a very long way from the main site near the river Giedd. Until recently, the Canadian families of the crew, knew nothing of the circumstances or location of the crash, nor of the existence of the memorial plaque that now stands at Garreg Goch.

In 2005, the photograph of an airman, found at the site in 1944, was placed on the Internet in an effort to identify him. This stimulated co-operation between McGill University in Montreal, Canada and the people of the Swansea Valley. Only then, some 60 years later, did the families know the specific fate of their loved ones and of the plane. The crash site is in a remote and lonely spot, at about 520 metres above the upper Swansea Valley. In May 2006, a climb to the site, was undertaken by representatives from McGill University, surviving family members of the crew and people from the Swansea Valley. Later, in November of that year, McGill University established a display detailing Wellington MF509′s story.

For activity weekends, including guided walks, in the Brecon Beacons click here.

Singles Holidays and Singles Activity Holidays

Are you looking to try something different, meet new single people, have an unforgettable time and memories for a lifetime.

“I had a great time. Activities were fantastic & all staff were very friendly and helpful. Hope to come again.” Doug Fabb, Croxley Green,

What Do You Get for Your Singles Holiday Weekend?

Arrive as strangers leave as friends! You get the opportunity of meeting a group of other single people, to laugh with them , enjoy the great outdoor playground that is the Brecon Beacons, share new experiences and leave with lifetime memories. What better way of getting to know someone than whilst laughing your way through and supporting each other tackling new challenges such as quad biking and canyoning .

Date of the Weekend

8th to 10th February 2013

Suggested Itinerary

Friday

- Arrive at accommodation for meal.

- Met by our staff and a welcome drink on the house

Saturday

- After breakfast depart for your canyoning activity session.

View a video which shows caving as well as canyoning at the foot of the page for more info.

-Packed lunch included

- Evening meal at Merlins

- Visit to a casino

- Evening in Swansea (Including drop-off and pick-up so you don’t have to drive)

Sunday

- When you surface and after breakfast on Sunday depart for your quad biking session.

-Packed lunch included.

- Reluctant departure and details swapped with new found friends.

Accommodation & Meals for your Singles Holiday – What’s Included

You’ll be staying in our own Merlins cafe/bar. This is situated approx. 20 minutes north of Swansea on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This former hotel has en-suite rooms in which we have taken out the single and double beds and replaced with bunkbeds. Each of the 9 rooms has a varying number of beds such as room 7 which has 1 bunk – 2 beds and Room 3 which has 5 beds consisting of two bunks and a single.

Food will consist of breakfast and a packed lunch on Saturday and Sunday. An evening meal will be provided on Friday and Saturday.

“We had an amazing time. Instructors were excellent.” D.Lord, Pontypridd,

 

Activities

Canyoning

Call of the Wild’s Adventure Britain are the leading provider of Canyoning in the UK -. Really test yourself by white water rafting without the raft! You will follow the river down one of the magnificent gorges by tobogganing down rapids, walking under and jumping off spectacular waterfalls. Our most popular activity. A high adrenaline day and one not to be missed.

Quad Biking

Our staff ensure you will have a great day. These are 250cc machines which guarantee an action packed experience. You are escorted by our instructors into the great outdoors with magnificent views out over the Brecon Beacons. Not restricted to a single track you ride through woodland, over mountain and rough terrain with water thrown in for good measure taking in the challenges en route.

Food

All included so you don’t have to worry about finding anywhere for your group to eat.

Transport

To and from activity venues. It’s difficult enough to find a venue when you are sober and on your own let alone trying it with a hangover and a group loud lads in the car with you. Therefore this option makes a lot of sense.

Nightlife

This will be a night out in Bay side city of Swansea – the nightlife hub for South Wales. A wide choice of pubs, clubs and bars to choose from.

Casino

Experience the usual suspects –roulette, black jack and poker. A host can be arranged to teach you the ropes before you plunge into the live games. A great evening should you choose to give it a try.

What To Bring

A sense of humour and a desire to meet new people. We will issue all joining instructions and kit lists on booking.

Cost

The cost per person is £185

Canyoning Video

Call of the Wild have worked with and come into contact with a number of celebrities, sports clubs and well known individuals during. Here we have set out a quick summary of some familiar names and faces and what they have done with Call of the Wild

Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie is famous for playing the role of Gareth in Ricky Gervais’ “The Office” and also playing one of the Pirates in Pirates of the Caribbean with Johnnie Depp.

This is Mackenzie Crook, filming with Call of the Wild in Wales. We provided the stunt double for him for this jump. However he did do the jump himself afterwards. We do quite a bit of work with film companies looking for outdoor venues for their filming in Wales. It is difficult to get permission at times from land owners which it is why it is useful having our own 70 acre farm come training centre for this kind of thing.

Film credits include:

The Merchant of Venice – Launcelot Gobbo
[Michael Radford, Arclight Films]
Brothers Grimm – Hidlick
[Terry Gilliam, Miramax]
Churchill: The Hollywood Years – Jimmy Charoo
[Peter Richardson, Pathe]
Pirates Of The Caribbean – Ragetti
[Gore Verbinski, Buena Vista]
Sex Lives Of The Potato Men – Ferris
[Andy Humphries, Entertainment]
J.M Barrie’s Neverland – Usher
[Marc Forster, Miramax]
The Life & Death Of Peter Sellers – Sales Man
[Stephen Hopkins, HBO]

Rob Brydon – Actor, Comedian & Writer

Rob Brydon with Call of the Wild’s Sales Director at the National Tourism AwardsWe met Rob Brydon at the National Tourism Awards when we won the National Team Building Company of the Year Award. Rob was the cabaret and as we were sitting in the front decided that it would be a good idea to pick on our table. Here he is with our Kevin.He first came to the public’s attention in 2000 with the shows Marion and Geoff and Human Remains, winning British Comedy Awards for both. Since then his comedy credits have included A Small Summer Party, The Keith Barret Show, Directors Commentary, Supernova, Cruise Of The Gods, Black Books, I’m Alan Partridge, Little Britain, Jack Dee Live At The Apollo, Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive, QI, The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, Have I Got News For You and Gavin and Stacey

Llanelli Scarlets Rugby Team

 
The Scarlets took part in one of our team development days. They particularly concentraded on goal setting as a team and as individuals. The day was spent at our training centre in the Brecon Beacons National Park. A short clip of this day can be viewed by clicking here. All the main squad attended including Dwayne peel, Stephen Jones, Simon Easterby and Mark Jones.

Neath/Swansea Ospreys Rugby Team

Group photo of Ospreys rugby team canyoning with Call of the WildThe Ospreys came to us for a fun team building day. The squad spent the day experiencing canyoning in the Brecon Beacons National Park. They had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. For more information on canyoning click here.

Here’s part of the squad posing before they jump into the river. I think we used up most of our XXL wet suits that day given the size of guys that tyrned up. They were pretty big.

Here are a few of the guys as they are getting out of the water after one of the exhilerating challenges. Hopefully this is a smile of delight rather than a nervous smile.

Ben Fogle – BBC TV Presenter

Ben Fogle travel writer, presenter and adventurer was filming with us for 14 days. This is Ben with the team on location in Wales filming the next series of Extreme Dreams . This is a reality show where in the last series Ben Fogle took people trekking in the Andes, across Arctic glaciers, through the Guyanan jungle and up Mount Kilimanjaro. In this next series he visits Nepal, Uganda, Libya, Papua New Guinea & Venezuela.

Huw Edwards – BBC TV News

Huw Edwards, BBC Presenter with the Call of the Wild Team at the National Tourism Awards

Huw Edwards was hosting the National Tourism Awards held in October 2007. Not the clearest photo ever not because of any heavy breathing just the amount of fry ice around on the stage.

Max Boyce – Legendary Welsh Entertainer

Mike Heath, one of our senior instructors, also happens to be the Captain of the local Glynneath Golf Club. The club President is that legendary Welsh entertainer Max Boyce. Here is Max, in the middle of Mike on Max’s left and Gerald Evans on his right at the Club Captains Dinner.

Stag and Hen, Activity and Corporate Related Articles and Press Releases

Stag and Hen

Also visit our stag night blog for more articles

1. How to organise a stag party

2. European Stag Weekends

3. Origins of Stag parties

4. Best Man Jobs

Activity Holidays

1. Charity Abseil

2. Welsh Small Business of the Year 2008 (Finalists)

3. Welsh Small Business of the Year 2008 Winners

4. Two More Awards Won!

 Activities

1. Call of the Wild celebrate 10th Anniversary

2. Ben Fogle discovers his wildside

3. Geo-Park Challenge 2007

4. 25,000th Customer Experiences Canyoning

5. Celebrity Spot

6. BBC Comic relief Red Nose Kilimanjaro Climb

Corporate Events and Team Building

1. A return on investment from management training courses

2. Outsourcing your management training

3. Getting the Edge

4. Team Building Company of the Year

5. Call of the Wild Purchase Innov8 Events

6. Award Winning Call of the Wild in 2008

7. Leadership Training Course

8. Our approach to Outdoor Team Building

Holiday Cottage in Brecon Beacons, Wales

Looking for that special venue for your weekend break, summer holiday, Christmas party and New Year’s Eve Party? Look no further – You’ve found it. A holiday cottage in Wales. How does staying in a 19th Century converted stone barn in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales with spectacular views over the Swansea Valley sound? Appealing – then read on

“Many thanks for a fabulous weekend at your Farm. It quite literally surpassed all our expectations;the Farm itself was brilliantly appointed, spotless and cosy; the chef and his assistants took all our individual diets into consideration with some excellent results. As for the outdoor pursuits they were awesome, enjoyed by everyone both young and old. The quality of the tuition was second to none and the kindness and consideration we received could not have been better.” Graeme Stoten, Twickenham

 

Facilities of the Holiday Cottage

Maes-y-Fron is a 70 acre Welsh Hill farm situated within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The converted stone barn sleeps 45 people in 6 rooms. One The rooms contain bunkbeds with the first having 16 beds, the second 20, the third 4, the fourth and fifth 2 each. The sixth room contains a single bed. It has a lounge/dining room, kitchen for self-catering, 10 w.c’s and 10 showers. We can arrange for our staff to do the catering for you – How does a BBQ sound?

Accessible Location for your Break

Although the cottage and Farm have the feeling of remoteness they are just 30 minutes off the M4 and 30 minutes from the train stations at Neath and Swansea – both on the main line from London Paddington. It is just a 10 minute walk into the village which contains two pubs and a shop. An excellent location for a family party, New Years Eve Party, friends reunion or the annual get together.

What to Do when with Us

The cottage and Farm are a wonderful base from which to visit a number of local attractions such the National Showcaves of Wales and Carreg Cannen Castle. A range of outdoor activities are available such as climbing, caving, canyoning, gorge walking, canoeing, kayaking, quad biking, paintball, clay pigeon shooting, surfing, guided hill walks, 4×4 driving, go-karting, mountain skills training and pony trekking. Beyond the Farm you have direct access to the true wilderness that is the Black Mountain. This is a wonderful base for walks directly out onto the Brecon Beacons – Parklife whatever the weather there is still plenty to experience.

Do you know your Uranus from your Milky Way? And that’s not an anatomical question. Wherever you are in the world, there will always be stars in the night sky above. Star gazing never fails to inspire people no matter your age whether 10 or 110! Whether it be a solitary star or a shooting star flying across the night sky – that sense of wonder never diminishes.

And stars are not the only attraction – there are planets, comets and galaxies too. Most have been in the skies above for millions and millions of years, which is part of the appeal for stargazers, amateurs and enthusiasts alike.

Why the Brecon Beacons National Park for Star Gazing

Most visitors come to the Park for the wilderness feel and wild outdoor expereince. This is enhanced by the big skies we have in the Park. Why should this experience and enjoyment end when the sun goes down? Big dark skies open spaces with no light pollution are all part of the outdoor experience that is the Brecon Beacons. The sky at night should be as a much a part of your visit as the daytime activities.

Particularly easy to spot in the UK’s winter skies is Orion, a constellation also known as the Hunter, thanks to three bright stars in a row which form Orion’s “belt. Would you know how to find the North Star? Where to find the Great Bear, and it’s not in a zoo!

What We Offer

Visit our centre in the Brecon Beacons with no light pollution to observe the night sky. Either bring your own telescopes, binoculars or just use the naked eye to view the big skies we regularly experience. With one of our staff talking you through what can be seen illustrated with star charts and a small planetarium.

What is Health and Beauty Treatment Day?

Chill out with these feel good therapies. It involves relaxing and doing as much or as little as you like. You can choose from a range of treatments including back, shoulder and full massage, pedicures, manicures, facials.

You’ll have access to a modern state of the art health and beauty spa. So you’ll be doing very little apart from de-stressing and whilst having your treatments.

Who Can Enjoy the Treatments ?

These can be enjoyed by all ages. However these are not suitable for children

Where Can I Try the health and Beauty treatments ?

Call of the Wild’s treatments and therapies take place in the a conveniently located health spa situated close to the M4 motorway for ease of access.

Duration of the Day?

This is entirely up to you. You can stay for a few hours or all day.

When can I do it?

We operate our treatments in Wales all year.

What is it going to cost me?

Phone for details or contact us. This will vary on depending on the nature of the booking.

What will I have to Wear for my Pamper Day?

A full kit list will be issued upon booking however we will supply you with a helmet, buoyancy aid and wet suit – only joking! You will need comfortable clothes.

Good Combination of Activities

Health and beauty treatments can be combined with other activities for weekends or longer duration visits. It can be combined with any of the range of activities available whether it be canyoning, gorge walking, climbing, quad biking, paintball and clays. Pamper days are popular with our female groups particularly hen parties and birthday celebration groups.

Can I Use a Camera?

Yes you can

Take Away a Video or Photos

We can arrange for a professional photographer to follow you during weekend. The photos can be put onto disc for you to take away before the end of your stay. Please contact us for more details.

In certain circumstances we can arrange for your group to filmed but this is only by prior arrangement.

Wouldn’t it be great to have those visual images to show at the reception for stag parties, show back in the office following an outdoor team building event or to keep as a memory of those special occasions such as 40th birthdays.

What is Our Personal Shopper and Makeover Day?

How does visiting consultants like your your very own “Trinny and Susannah” sound ? A personal consultation involving a clothes makeover where the professional experts will advise on what best suits your shape, size and colouring.

What Will I Be Doing During the Day?

You can try on a selection of clothing picked out by the consultants together with accessories, shoes and underwear. A wonderful opportunity to get kitted out for the wedding at a discount price.

Also included are makeover tips and skincare techniques. Make-up out of date, not being applied correctly, looking to enhance those good features even more? If so then this is the day for you.

Lunch is included together with a £10 voucher and 10% discount off purchases.

Who Can Try It ?

This is an activity suitable for all ages and abilities. All ages find the experience rewarding

Where Can I do the Makeover day ?

In a major city centre such as Swansea or Cardiff

Duration/Length of the session?

This is variable depending on the size, nature of the group, nature of the event . A session can be tailored to meet your groups requirements. A session can be anything from 2 to 4 hours.

When can I do it?

We operate our sessions in Wales all year.

What is it going to cost me?

Phone for details or contact us. This will vary on depending on the nature of the booking and age of participants.

What will I have to Wear ?

Entirely up to you. For the day itself just comfortable clothing. For your consultation you may wish to bring along an example of what you normally wear.

Good Combinations of Activities

This is a good experience on your weekend to combine with a more high adrenaline day. Try this on the Sunday and combine it with an outdoor activity such as climbing on the Saturday. That way you are providing soemthing for everyone in the group.

Can I Use a Camera?

Yes you can.

What is Pampering ?

If you need us to tell you then you are in desperate need of some TLC and pampering. It involves relaxing and doing as much or as little as you like.

What Will I Be Doing During the Pamper Session?

You’ll have access to a modern state of the art health club and use of all their facilities which includes, swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sun-bed, tennis, fitness room and gymnasium. A really good chill out day or get on the running machine to work off the excess calories put on the night before. The choice is yours.

Who Can Enjoy the Pamper Day ?

The pamper day can be enjoyed by all ages. However children will have to accompanied by adults and age limits apply in the fitness rooms.

Where Can I Try the Pamper Day ?

Call of the Wild’s pamper sessions take place in the a conveniently located health club situated close to the M4 motorway for ease of access.

Duration of the Pamper Day?

This is entirely up to you. You can stay for a few hours or all day.

When can I do it?

We operate our pamper sessions in Wales all year.

What is it going to cost me?

Phone for details or contact us. This will vary on depending on the nature of the booking.

What will I have to Wear for my Pamper Day?

A full kit list will be issued upon booking however we will supply you with a helmet, buoyancy aid and wet suit – only joking! You will need your swimming gear, shorts and T-shirt. A complimentary towel is provided. Clothes largely depends on what you want to do –laze about in and around the pool or go for it in the fitness room.

Good Combination of Activities

Pamper days are suitable for combination with other activities for weekends or longer duration visits. It can be combined with any of the range of activities available whether it be canyoning, gorge walking, climbing, quad biking, paintball and clays. See also our adventure days where in a single day you can sample climbing and another activity such as gorge walking and/or caving. Pamper days are popular with our female groups particularly hen parties and birthday celebration groups.

Can I Use a Camera?

Yes you can.

What is Golf?

I would be amazed if there is anyone out there who doesn’t know what golf is. Wikipedia describes Golf as a sport in which individual players or teams hit a ball into a hole using various clubs and also is one of the few ball games that does not use a fixed standard playing area. It is defined in the Rules of Golf as “playing a ball with a club from the teeing ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the Rules.”

Who Can Play Golf ?

Golf is an activity suitable for adult groups. This is not a beginners course and a degree of competency is required. A handicap is required.

Where Can I Play Golf?

Call of the Wild’s golf sessions take place in the wonderful Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. We use a local course on the southern edge of the Park near Ystradfellte with some spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.

Duration/Length of the Golfing session?

This is variable depending on the size, nature of the group, nature and the prevailing weather conditions on the day. Obviously if you have a four ball game it’s going to take longer than two of you playing.

When can I do it?

You can book our golf sessions in Wales all year. However it is sometimes more difficult to guarantee tee times during the Summer when the course is at its busiest. Book early!

What is it going to cost me?

Phone for details or contact us. This will vary on depending on the nature of the booking .

What will I have to Wear ?

Even though this is not a stuffy or formal club the normal golf club dress code applies. No jeans, only dress shorts and golf shoes must be worn

Good Combinations of Activities

Golf is suitable for combination with other activities for weekends or longer duration visits. It can be combined with any of the range of activities available whether it be canyoning, gorge walking, climbing, quad biking, paintball and clays. See also our adventure days where in a single day you can sample climbing and another activity such as gorge walking and/or caving.

Can I Use a Camera?

Yes you can.

 Take Away a Video or Photos

We can arrange for a professional photographer to follow you golf. The photos can be put onto disc for you to take away before the end of your stay. Please contact us for more details.

In certain circumstances we can arrange for your group to filmed but this is only by prior arrangement.

Wouldn’t it be great to have those visual images to show at the reception for stag parties, show back in the office following an outdoor team building event or to keep as a memory of those special occasions such as 40th birthdays.

What is Sailing?

If big yachts are your thing book a leisure sail on a luxury yacht like the Legend 43ft yacht called “Euphoria.”

You will be sailing with an RYA qualified skipper and crew. You can simply relax and take in the breathtaking scenery or done the Captain’s hat and learn about the art of sailing for yourself.
Who Can Do Sailing ?

Sailing is an activity suitable for all ages and abilities.

Where Can I do the Sailing ?

Our sailing area includes the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Gower coastline, North Devon and Pembrokeshire National Park are also within reach for a weekend. We can even bring along a Dylan Thomas expert to bring the Gower coastline alive through the eyes of the famous poet. Lundy Island, 10 miles off the North Devon coast, is one of the most memorable trips you can experience, weather permitting. The Marisco tavern nestles above the island and has got to be one of the remotest pubs you’ll visit.

Duration/Length of the Sailing session?

This is variable depending on the size, nature of the group, nature of the event and the prevailing weather conditions on the day. A session can be tailored to meet your groups requirements. A session can be anything from 2 hours up to 2 days.

When can I do it?

We operate our sessions in Wales all year. However be aware, surprising as it may sound, that during the Autumn and Winter in Wales we can get some inclement weather.

What is it going to cost me?

Phone for details or contact us. This will vary on depending on the nature of the booking and age of participants.

What will I have to Wear for my Session?

A full kit list will be issued upon booking.

Good Combinations of Activities

Sailing is suitable for combination with other activities for weekends or longer duration visits. It can be combined with any of the range of activities available whether it be canyoning, gorge walking, climbing, quad biking, paintball and clays.

See also our adventure days where in a single day you can sample climbing and another activity such as gorge walking and/or caving.

Can I Use a Camera?

Yes you can as there will be an opportunity to take photos .Why not use our photographer to capture those stag parties, outdoor team building or special birthday moments.

What is Surfing?

Surfing and learning how to surf involves riding a crest of a wave – literally. You try and surf the white horse, that is the white top of the wave as it begins to fall over itself. Obviously you don’t just use your feet for this, you use a surfboard. Surfboards are long, buoyant, relatively light, but strong enough to support an individual standing on them. Like the sport itself, they were invented in Polynesia, where they were usually made of wood from local trees. Modern surfboards are made from polyutharane or polystyrene foam covered with layers of fibreglass. You have to try surfing in Wales!

What Will I Be Doing During the Surfing Session?

You will be given surfing lessons by our qualified instructors in the art of surfing. The surf school will introduce you to the techniques needed to sit, kneel and stand on the board. By the end of the session the aim is to get you standing on the board and riding those waves. Obviously you’ll have to bleach your hair and start calling everyone ‘dude’. You’ll be learning how to surf at a top surf school in Wales.

“I was the stag and fully enjoyed every part. You really made this a great weekend.” Chris Nicholson

Who Can Do Surfing?

Learning how to surf in Wales is suitable for all ages and abilities. It is an excellent activity for both adults and children. For younger children we start them with body boarding and then progress up to full boards. A good group activity to see who an stand first. Excellent for posing value.

If the surfs up and the surf conditions are right anyone can enjoy a surf holiday in Wales.

Where Can I Learn to Surf in Wales?

Call of the Wild’s surfing sessions are based at one of the premier surf spots in the UK -  the Gower Peninsula, near Swansea in Wales. The Gower, which was the first place in the UK to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has some fantastic world famous beaches and waves which we use for surfing. These include Caswell Bay and Llangennith. If you want to learn to surf then forget Newquay and come to us.

Duration/Length of the Surfing session?

This is one of the best beaches with surf in Wales for surfing.This is variable depending on the size, nature of the group, nature of the event and the prevailing surf conditions on the day. As a guide, the surfing session would normally last around 3 – 4 hours.

“To be honest we don’t think you can improve. We had a great time from start from finish.” Vivienne Evans

When can I do Surfing?

We operate our surfing sessions in Wales all year.

What is it going to cost me?

Phone for details or contact us. This will vary on depending on the nature of the booking and age of participants.

Visit our packages and prices page for more ideas on costs and itineries

What will I have to Wear for Surfing?

Your coolest shades obviously, baggy brightly patterned shorts and Hawaiian shirt. You will need your swimming gear and a towel. We will supply the wet suit and board.

Good Combinations of Activities

Surfing is suitable for combination with other activities for weekends or longer duration visits. It can be combined with any of the range of activities available whether it be caving, canyoning, gorge walking, climbing, paintball and clays.

“I was very impressed with all aspects of the weekend. I have been on a lot of activity excursions and this was definitely the best.” Lynne Ponti.

Can I Use a Camera?

Yes you can as there will be an opportunity to take photos but only from the beach.

Take Away a Video or Photos

We can arrange for a professional photographer to take photos of you whilst surfing. The photos can be put onto disc for you to take away . Please contact us for more details.In certain circumstances we can arrange for your group to filmed but this is only by prior arrangement.

Wouldn’t it be great to have those visual images to show at the reception for stag parties or to keep as a memory of those special occasions such as 40th birthdays.

What Will I Be Doing During the Horse Riding Session?

What better way of taking in the wonderful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Take a leisurely trek through this beautiful and idyllic woodland and mountain landscape.

Who Can Do Horse Riding ?

This is suitable for all ages from 6 to 60. We can arrange a led pony trek for younger children up to more advanced horse riding through the hills of the Brecon Beacons.

Where Can I do Horse Riding ?

Call of the Wild’s horse riding sessions take place in the wonderful Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. This is nearest wilderness National Park to London.

Duration/Length of the Caving session?

This is variable depending on the size, nature of the group, nature of the event and the prevailing weather conditions on the day. A session can be tailored to meet your groups requirements. A session can be anything from 2 to 5 hours.

When can I do it?

We offer horse riding sessions in Wales all year.

What is it going to cost me?

Phone for details or contact us. This will vary on depending on the nature of the booking and age of participants.

What will I have to Wear for my Horse Riding Session?

A full kit list will be issued upon booking. We will supply you with a helmet.
You need to bring old warm clothes.

Good Combinations of Activities

Horse riding is suitable for combination with other activities for weekends or longer duration visits. It can be combined with any of the range of activities available whether it be canyoning, gorge walking, climbing, quad biking, paintball and clays.

Can I Use a Camera?

Yes you can as there will be an opportunity to take photos at the start and finish but little opportunity when on the activity. Why not use our photographer so you can show the photos of the stag parties at the wedding or after an outdoor team building event.

Adventure Activity Weekends in Wales

Be remembered for organising the best ever weekend with an Activity Holiday in Wales!

Call of the Wild’s Adventure Britain are one of the UK’s leading providers of adventure holidays and activity weekends. We offer challenging and adventurous outdoor activities as part of your adventure activity holiday in the untamed heart of Wales, the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. Our packages offer an excellent opportunity to get together and spend some quality time with friends and family. Activities are suitable for all ages and abilities and will be tailored to meet your needs.

However we know from experience how difficult it can be arranging weekend breaks on your own and organising accommodation, transport, meals and things to do. This is where ours years of experience, with hundreds of satisfied groups, help you arrange a hassle free activity weekend in Wales. As a result you are remembered for organising the best ever adventure activity holiday with memories for a lifetime. See what our previous customers have said.

“That was probably one of the best weekends of my life. Can’t wait to come back.” D. Macefield

 In 2012 94.1% of our customers rated their activity weekends good or excellent in terms of their overall experience and value for money.

Who would benefit from this?

• Someone arranging a birthday
• Family get together or family holiday
• University/college reunion
• Christmas Parties
• Sports tours

Discover your wildside on an activity holiday – memories that last a lifetime

“It was a brilliant weekend, I have already recommended you to someone else planning a group weekend.” – Mr. M. McElihinney, Hants

Activities and Itinerary Ideas for your Activity Holiday in Wales

Flexibility is the word – You can choose a single activity, an all inclusive activity weekend or a full weeks activity holiday in Wales. We will tailor the programme to suit your needs in terms of standard of accommodation, meals, transport, physical ability and the experience of participants and choice of activity. For a full list of activities click here. For prices and activity packages click here

As an example you can choose from any of the following for your activity weekend or holiday:-

Water Adventure Activities

Canyoning, Coasteering,

Gorge Walking, Canoeing,

Kayaking, Raft Building,

White Water Rafting.

Earth Adventure Activities

Climbing & Abseiling, Caving,

Guided Mountain Walking,

Paintball, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Survival and Bushcraft, Orienteering, Team/group Games,

Horse Riding

Wheel Adventure Activities

Quad Biking & Archery,

Mountain Biking,

4×4 Driving

Ocean Adventure Activities

Sailing, Rigid Infaltable Boat Rides,

Surfing, Surf kayaking,

Ringo rides, Wake Boarding

Relaxation

Golf, Fly Fishing,

Pamper Days, Health and Beauty Treatments, Guided Tours/Educational/Cultural Visits, Makeover days.

“Had an excellent break, staff were all very professional and good company. Will recommend to friends / family and colleagues, can’t wait to come back.” – Mr. A. Scargill Hants

Location for your Activity Holiday in Wales

We are blessed with having the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Gower Coastline on our doorstep. These are both wonderful natural adventure activity playgrounds. Not many places in Europe can boast a mountain wilderness and a coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within 30 miles of each other.

Why Choose Us For Your Activity Weekends?

Welsh Small Business of the Year

• Lifetime experiences at value for money prices
• With fun, friendly, hospitable and professional staff who ensure you have the best activity holiday possible;
• A great range of adventure activities to get you up close and personal with the spectacular Welsh countryside
• Minimum time organising maximum time enjoying yourself
• Great value for money deals with no hidden extras so you can budget accordingly;
• Use our expertise to arrange everything for you – a hassle free adventure activity weekend;
• Easily accessible by road or rail – so you can maximise your time with friends, family or colleagues
• We even arrange evening entertainment for your group

If you are you looking for the easy organisational option at value for money prices but still need a memorable event where everyone can enjoy themselves and be talking about for the rest of the year – well look no further! We’ll arrange everything for you on your activities holiday.

“I felt the service was excellent, being in the trade myself I could not fault any aspect of the service and hospitality. Probably one of the best weekends I’ve ever had.” Mr. N. Francis, Hampshire

What Makes Us Different?

We have our own resources to meet your requirements with our own accommodation and qualified full time professional staff. We are not an intermediary. We have the local knowledge and experience so we know what works for you on your activities holiday. We are licensed with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.

This is a photo of a group taking part in ur most popualr activity canyoning.

Prices and Packages

•  Single day activities from £25 for children and £35 for adults

• Weekend breaks from £105 all inclusive
• 5 day activity holidays from £145 for children and £215 for adults

For packages and price ideas click here

“Canyoning and quad biking were awesome! Would definitely come again.” Martin Halford

 

For More Ideas

• Birthday Gift Experiences
• Christmas Parties
• Holiday Cottage to rent
• Father and Son activity break

View our Videos

A Group Canyoning

Rock Climbing on Gower

Canyoning and Caving with Call of the Wild

If any of the above interests you, if you have any questions or just want to book then contact us now!