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Recent Reviews Of 2020
Author: Tudor ReesWe have had an amazing start to the year here at Adventure Britain, here’s what people had to say about their experience. Plus a little insight into what we have been working on.
Why Wing It?
A lot of people in the UK are taking stag and hen dos abroad when they don’t want to. Why wing it, when all you want to do is be with your friends and have a good time?
Winners Announced For “Canyoning” And “Parent and Child Break” Competitions
During January this year, we ran two competitions, a “Parent And Child Break” for one parent and one child, the other for a “Canyoning Trip” for two people. We announce the winners of both competitions below.
The Best Place To Propose In Wales
Valentines day is the most popular day of the year to propose. One man took it to the next level when he proposed to his girlfriend on a canyoning trip in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and the whole thing was caught on camera. You can’t fault the location but did she say yes?
Stag Dos Make Up Half Of All Flights Young British Men Took Last Year
Almost 50% of flights British men from 20-45 took last year were for stag dos. The results were similar for the ladies, as hen dos accounted for a third of the flights taken by the same aged women.
Our Rowing For The Homeless Mission Comes To A Close
Author: Tudor Rees
In December last year we attempted to row 110 miles on rowing machines for homelessness in our local area. We set ourselves the deadline of Christmas day, read on to see how we went.
Royal Family Organise a Leaving Party for Harry and Meghan
Lovely to see the Royal family arranging their leaving party now Harry and Meghan have announced they will be spending 6 months of year in America.
New For 2020 – Free Beer For The Stag on Stag Weekends
Get free drinks for the stag on their stag weekend with us! Book now as this only relates to groups staying in our very own accommodation (Merlins). Once full each weekend the offer will no longer apply until the next available weekend!
For more information click here
Win a Free Place On Our Parent and Child Adventure Break!
Author: Tudor Rees
We have come up with an activity break during the school holidays just for parents and children whether it be fathers or mothers and daughters or mothers and sons set in the stunning natural adventure playground, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
Win a free place for you and your child by entering our competition today!
New For 2020 – Free Prosecco For Hens on Hen Weekends
Book a hen weekend with us and the hen gets free Prosecco.
New For 2020 – Free Drinks For Activity Weekend Organisers
If you arrange an activity weekend with us in 2020 and book by the end of January then you can take advantage of this special offer.
New Activity For 2020 – Escape Rooms
Here’s a new idea for 2020 if you’re booking an activity, stag or hen weekend with us. What about trying to escape from a locked room just using the clues and props you’re provided with!
For more information click here.
Top Ten Fishing Spots in Wales For Beginners
Author: Tudor Rees
Fishing is difficult when starting out. Here, we list the best fishing spots – whether it’s carp, trout or fly fishing – in Wales for beginners.
Wales is one of the best places for fishing in the UK.
Free Places on Adventure Activity Weekends in 2020
Yes that’s correct get your free place whilst the offer lasts as it’s only available for a limited period. With groups of 12 or more the 12th person goes free of charge.
For more information click here
Win Canyoning For 2 People with Our January 2020 Competition
As we enter 2020, The Year of the Outdoors in Wales, we’d like to give you the opportunity of having your very own legendary Welsh adventure with a competition where you can win a canyoning trip for 2 people. Our canyoning activity has recently been described by Rough Guides as “…being up there with the world’s best wet and wild activities!”
Outstanding Feedback From Team Building Event Group Visiting Wales
Yet again Wales excels and exceeds the expectations of the business groups who visit. Only last week Call of the Wild hosted 26 staff from Texys, a company based in Suffolk, UK on an adventure activity themed team building two day event. The client described it as a great experience including words such as awesome and excellent!
Wales Named In The 25 Travel Destinations You Need To Visit In 2020, According To National Geographic
Author: Mark Soanes
Wales has been named in “National Geographic’s” list of the top 25 destinations you need to visit in 2020. It is a massive achievement but we are not surprised. A great article from “National Geographic”.
5 Reasons To Have A Hen Party In Wales | Adventure Britain
As an experienced, specialised adventure tourism company, Adventure Britain reveals the best reasons to have a hen party in Wales.
Brecon Beacons Stag Or Hen Do/Party Activities | Adventure Britain
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) is an ideal location for a stag or hen do party. Here, we explain the best activities to be had in this Welsh heartland.
New For 2020 – Themed Walk Myths and Legends
New for 2020 is our new myths and legends themed walk in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
Learn about the Lady in the Lake, Maen Mawr, stone circles and the Welsh fairies!
Stag Weekends Done On A Budget In 2020
Author: Tudor Rees
We anticipate that in 2020 stag weekend organisers will not just be looking for budget stag weekends but they will most definitely be seeking value for money and value for their time.
International Film Festival Puts Neath Port Talbot On The Movie Map
Author: Mark Soanes
A great article from “Business News Wales” about the 2019 Wales International Film Festival (WIFF) held in Neath brought film makers and other visitors to the town from as far afield as Canada, the USA, China, Holland, France, Hawaii and Japan as well as from other parts of the UK.
A total of 72 films were screened at the two-day festival held at Neath’s Gwyn Hall in September while there were eight workshops.
New For 2020 – Sunrise on Pen Y Fan
New For 2020 -Sunrise on the Highest Mountain in Southern Britain – Pen y Fan. Described by some as a must do Wales experience – walk to the top of South Wales’ highest peak, Pen Y Fan.
A must do experience in Wales! Give us a call today.
4 Tips For A Good Maid Of Honour Speech
Author: Tudor Rees
The best mans speech is built up as such a big part of a wedding but what about the maid of Honour? If you are feeling left out, maid of honour speech’s are becoming more and more prominent at weddings. A good speech can really make a wedding, follow our 4 tips to make your speech successful.
The Typo That Led A Man To A Stranger’s Stag Party
Author: Tudor Rees
An amazing story from the “BBC” about how a man was accidentally invited to a strangers stag party.
When he first read the email, Will Novak, from Arizona, thought it was a scam.
The email, titled Angelo’s bachelor party, had been intended for a small group of friends. It set out the details of an upcoming ski trip to Vermont, to “send Angelo off” into married life.
Will doesn’t know anyone called Angelo. He decided to reply.
It was that decision that started what Will calls the “strangest” week of his life.
Groom Forced To Cancel Las Vegas Stag Party After Best Man Steals Money
Author: Tudor Rees
Heartbreaking article in “The Mirror” about a groom who has been forced to cancel his stag do in Las Vegas after his best man apparently spent the £8,000 budget.
Ben Whincup, 28, was left devastated after finding out his trip to the US was not happening a day before it was due to fly out. He said the unnamed family friend confessed to him in a phone call he had blown the money for the whole stag group.
Our List of Most Popular Stag Party Ideas | Adventure Britain
It’s a blessing to organise a stag do, but that doesn’t make it any less stressful. To help you out, discover the most popular stag ideas here.
Stag Party Prank Sees Groom Travelling 26 Hours To Get Home
Author: Tudor Rees
Cheeky stags sent their groom on a 2,000-mile trip back from Spain reports “The Daily Mirror”
Iain Tate, 43, arrived in Marbella dressed in a black wig, pink top, matching dangle ear rings, leather skirt, fishnet stockings, and black handlebar moustache.
But he had to make it home on his own when the 11-man party paid £600 for his four-flight return via five countries.
Stag Party Reveller Loses Passport In Poland – But Pals Come Up With Genius Plan
Author: Mark Soanes
A stag party have revealed the “hilarious” mission they embarked on to get one of their pals home from Poland after he lost his passport. A terribly funny article from the “Daily Mirror”
Free Whisky Distillery Tours
Book an activity weekend with us and visit before the end of March 2020 and we’ll include a free whisky distillery tour. Click here for more details
New For 2020 – Cocktail Making
New for 2020 choose a memorable evening activity cocktail making with your friends. Find out more by clicking here
Free Prosecco For Hens
Book a hen weekend with us and the hen gets free Prosecco. Click here for more details.
New For 2020 – Escape Rooms
Here’s a new idea for 2020 if you’re booking an activity, stag or hen weekend with us. What about trying to escape from a locked room just using the clues and props you’re provided with!
For more information click here.
Free Drinks For the Stag on Stag Weekends
Get free drinks for the stag on their stag weekend with us! Book now as this only relates to groups staying in our very own accommodation (Merlins). Once full each weekend the offer will no longer apply until the next available weekend!
For more information click here
Free Places on Activity , Stag and Hen Weekends – 12th Person Goes Free
Yes that’s correct get your free place whilst the offer lasts as it’s only available for a limited period. With groups of 12 or more the 12th person goes free of charge.
For more information click here
Christmas Present Ideas – Adventure Activity Gift Vouchers
Author: Are you looking for that unusual gift for Christmas and tired of buying those socks, after-shave and book vouchers again. Well what about buying an experience and one which will provide lasting memories. Well you can by buying a Christmas voucher for an adventure outdoor activity.
Summer 2019 Weekend Feedback
Author: Tudor Rees
Great feedback below from James, Jerry, Matthew, Anthony, Claire & Josh who have visited us on Stag and Hen weekends throughout the Summer!
Family Adventure Week Review
Great feedback from Louise, Sue & family who visited us back in July on our Family Adventure Week.
They took part in an action packed week which included Hill Walking, Climbing & Abseiling, Gorge Walking, Kayaking / Raft Building and Caving!
Read below for the full review.
Why Porth Yr Ogof is a Caver’s Paradise
Author: Tudor Rees
Porth yr Ogof is famous for having the largest cave entrance in Wales, at over 17m wide and 5m tall, it attracts caving hobbyists and aficionados from across the globe. Paintings of the cave have existed since the early nineteenth century, indicating that it has been considered the caving crown jewel of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) for years.
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