Wales is full of national treasures, rich with culture and teeming in beautiful countryside, you are guaranteed an enthralling stay. There’s plenty for the adrenaline junkies too, at Adventure Britain we specialise in UK adventure weekends. From surfing the waves of the Welsh coast to mountain biking the rolling hills of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), here are our top 7 things to do in Wales.
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A Guide to Celebrating Your 40th Birthday in Style
Whether you’re looking for 40th birthday ideas to make a friend’s big day special, or you’re organising something to do with mates for your own birthday, the team here at Adventure Britain have some great ideas for making it one to remember.
Check out five of them below.
Adventure Britain Easter Weekend Feedback
We just wanted to share with you more positive feedback that we received from some of our stag groups that visited us over the Easter weekend. Read below to see Mike & Dan’s review.
More Great Reviews From The Parent & Child Break
Great feedback from Steve who came with his son Isaac on our Parent & Child Break 14-16th April. ”We had the best time ever!”. Read below for the full review.
Feedback From Our Parent & Child Activity Break!
Lovely feedback from Jenny who visited us in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park last weekend on our annual Parent & Child Event. Read below for her review.
Adventure Britain Stag Weekend
Brilliant feedback from Christopher who visited ‘Adventure Britain’ last weekend. ”Now on our way home cracking weekend had by all”. Read below for the full review.
More Positive Feedback From A Stag Party
We just wanted to share with you more positive feedback that we received from last weekend. It’s always good to hear that our customers enjoy what we do and hope to visit us again. Read below for the full review.
Excellent Stag Review!
Excellent feedback from Anthony who came on one of our Stag Weekends. ”The instructors for the activities were both excellent and made the activities even more enjoyable” are great words to hear. Read below for the full review.
More Great Reviews From A Stag Party
Excellent feedback from Lee. ”Everything was arranged and so easy for us” is what we like to hear. Read below for the full review.
A Great Review From Our Group Canyoning
More great feedback from Steve and his group Canyoning. ”Instructors were Patient and Professional” are great words to hear. Read below for the full review.
More Great Reviews From 30th Birthday Adventure Weekend
More great feedback from Sarah and her 30th Birthday Adventure weekend last weekend. To have customers say “The weekend was amazing” and “..it was pretty awesome..” are great to hear. Read more below for the full review.
A Happy St.David’s Day
Friday 1st March 2019 is our patron saint day in Wales. The patron saint for Wales is St.David.
Our Latest Canyoning Video
Take a look at our latest Canyoning Video, you can see this particular Stag party group jumping into a waterfall! Hope you enjoy it. This activity takes place in the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Our Canyoning activity has been voted in the top 10 wet & wild activities in the world by Rough Guides.
Free Place on Activity Weekends in 2019 – 15th Place Free
Take Advantage Today of this Special Offer – 1 Free Place
If you book your activity break, stag or hen weekend with us and pay your deposit in January 2019 we’ll give you the 15th place free of charge.
Free Place on Activity Weekends for Groups of 15 or More
Take Advantage Today of this Special Offer – 1 Free Place
If you book your activity break, stag or hen weekend with us and pay your deposit before the end of 2025 we’ll give you the 15th place free of charge. (So not so unlucky for some!)
Conditions
- For groups of 15 or more (15th place free)
- Applies to our full weekends consisting of two activities (canyoning, gorge walking, caving, climbing & abseiling, quad biking & archery, clay pigeon shooting, wet & wild) and two nights standard accommodation
- Travel anytime from January 2025 to December 2025
- Can’t be used with any other offer
- Can be used for an Activity Weekend including Stag and Hen Weekends
Win Canyoning For 2 People – January 2019 Competition
In 2019 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!”
Favourite Video of 2018 – Prince Harry’s Stag Do
As you’ll recall Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in May 2018. So we thought we’d do a tongue in cheek video of his stag do. The results are below
Obviously this is tongue in cheek but it might well have been the type of low key stag weekend he’d choose to go on, albeit without his grandparents in tow! We hope you enjoyed our bit of fun.
To view the video see below.
Early Bird Activity Adventures For 2019
Gift Vouchers For Adventures
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.
5 Great Office Christmas Party Ideas For 2018!
Have you just been tasked with organising the Christmas party this year? Looking for something different? No time, no money, no problem you’ve come to the right place
We have 5 great different ideas which will help you take the hassle out of arranging the event. Leave us with organisational headache you just get the headache from over indulgence! You’ll also find 10 tips on how to arrange a Christmas party from industry experts.
The Origins of the Bachelor Party: Why is it Called a Stag do?
We’ve all heard of stag do’s – a man’s last night of freedom before he weds – and the raucous happenings that come with them. But, have you ever wondered why they’re actually called this a stag do? Well, if you’re curious, read on to find the etymology of the term and the event’s history.
10 Songs You Have To Add To Your Stag Party Playlist
When you are planning a stag weekend, a top best man will leave no stone unturned in their quest for the ultimate send off. Making sure you’ve got the music sorted is no exception. Make sure you’ve got these classics in your stag party playlist.
Governing Paintballing in the UK: What’s the Law?
Paintballing is a fun and adrenaline-filled support, however due to the ‘guns’ we have been asked on occasion whether equipment is legal or regulated.
Here we answer some frequently asked questions, give a brief overview of the UK law in regards to paintball guns, and provide a brief history of the sport’s governing body: The UK Paintball Sports Federation.
Everything You Need To Know About Caving
If you’re intrigued by the labyrinth of caves and tunnels below our countryside, and would love to try a new adventure, then caving may be the sport for you. Learn the basic need to know info about caving and how you can get involved with this exploration below. Article on everything you need to know about caving.
The 5 Best Places for Canyoning in the World
We’re lucky enough to have some of the UK’s best canyoning locations right on our doorstep. But, if you’re looking to get active abroad, we know just the place.
Check out our top five recommendations for the best canyoning locations abroad.
5 Adventurous Activities for Outdoor Team Building in Wales
If you want to improve your team’s productivity, increase your staff’s motivation and increase their collaboration, then a team building day out could help using adventurous activities.
Adventure Britain is lucky enough to be based in the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, making it the ideal setting for outdoor team building activities with a twist.
Qatar Airways is launching their Doha-Cardiff flight today
Qatar Airways is launching their Doha-Cardiff flight today and Visit Wales has entered into a partnership with Qatar Airways to promote Wales as a tourism destination in Asia Pacific.
The Qatar Airways service is Cardiff Airport’s first route from the Middle East, with 150 onward connections from Doha. Links to and from Australia, New Zealand, China, India and Japan will be the most significant markets for Wales’ tourism and business priorities.
Excellent Reviews Again!
We just wanted to share with you some excellent feedback we’ve received from people who’s visited us over the last few weeks. It’s always good to hear that our customers enjoy what we do and appreciate the hospitality shown by our staff.
Brecon Beacons’ Win ‘Best Destination’ in National Awards
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) was awarded as Wales’ ‘Best Destination’ at The National Tourism Awards for Wales 2018, held at the Celtic Manor. Organised by Visit Wales, The National Tourism Awards for Wales celebrates the very best of Wales’ tourism by showcasing the country’s tourism businesses and industry’s achievements.
Win Canyoning For Two People
We’ve now entered our 20th year so it’s a happy birthday to us! To mark this anniversary we’re offering various prizes throughout the year so keep your eyes peeled.This first is the chance to win canyoning for two people.
Stunning Snow Day For School On Adventure Week In Wales
Here are some photos of a school who are visiting us at the moment for an adventure activity week. They have come to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) to try various outdoor adventure activities. Here are some photos of their first day where they were lucky enough to find some snow left on the ground …. well quite a bit actually.
Alex Jones Mother of All Challenges For Sport Relief
Alex Jones came to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) last week to try caving. Alex teamed up with four inspirational Mums as they took on five days of gruelling challenges around the UK for Sport Relief. They put their bodies to the test to raise life-changing money and awareness of important issues around maternal health. To donate money then click on the link below to support this great cause.
Best Stag Do Locations
Looking for the best stag do locations then an adventure in Wales is for you! here’s a review sent to us by the best man for a stag do who chose to come to visit Adventure Britain in our location in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park in Wales.
‘As Best Man I was charged with organising the ultimate Stag Do! Where better than the wilds of Wales!’
Top 10 Stag Do Ideas and Activities 2018
These are our thoughts on the top 10 stag party ideas for 2018 with Adventure Britain. These are based on some of our more popular activities as voted for by our customers in 2017. It is always difficult to choose the best stag activities ass it can always be looked at as a subjective assessment which is why we’ve gone for the most popular stag do ideas.
Earthquake Hits South Wales
The Sleeping Giant
The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority have explained the earthquake struck at 2.31pm on Saturday 17th February 2018 and was followed at 3.09 and 4.27 by two small aftershocks. The quake measured 4.4ML on the magnitude scale – the ML means ‘local magnitude’ often referred to as the Richter magnitude.
Prince Harry’s Stag Weekend
As you’ve heard Prince Harry will be marrying Meghan Markle in May 2018. So we were surprised when we were contacted to by an anonymous caller to arrange a stag weekend for the groom and his family. Well we were even more very surprised by who turned up for the stag weekend with us in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) – Prince Harry and his family!
Obviously this is tongue in cheek but it might well be the type of low key stag weekend he’d choose to go on, albeit without his grandparents in tow! We hope you enjoyed our bit of fun.
To view the video see below.
Late Availability Activity Sessions
We have some great activity sessions coming up over the next few weeks for which we still have some places left. These are adult sessions and separate family sessions.Half Price Places on Activity Weekends in 2018
To celebrate the start of the New Year in January we’re giving you a half price place on our activity weekends so you can take part in activities you’ve never attempted before. So when you book an activity weekend with us in January, and use the weekend before the end of 2018 your 15th person of the group goes half price!
Win Canyoning for 2 People – January Competition
In 2018 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!”
Top Tips on How To Arrange a Stag Weekend in 2018
Who , when where, what? The usual questions to ask yourself when you feel like a dazed rabbit in the headlights after being given the big responsibility of arranging the stag weekend for your best mate or family member.
It’s a difficult task and a big responsibility especially if you’ve never done it before. We’ve arranged hundreds over the years so we thought we’d give you some top tips on how best to arrange a stag party weekend in 2018.
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