Caving Experience Day in Brecon

On Saturday 6th October we have a Caving Experience Day available in the Brecon Beacons National Park. We would love to welcome you to partake in the day of adventurous activity for only £69 per person.

After a full caving session briefing, you will be equipped with helmet, head lamp and protective suit ready to explore the caves in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

You will be given the opportunity to explore the many passageways and find your way around the various obstacles by crouching or crawling or heading through a few challenging features including The Corkscrew and the famous Letter Box!


If you would like to join in on the fun and partake in this awesome Caving activity day out, please contact a member of our Activity Wales team on 01437 766888.

In the Summer swing of things!

We have had some awesome weather of late, having said that it has turned a little drizzly this week.

I don't tend to mind a little spell of rain if it is after some cracking sun, I think of it as being the 'cool down'.

At this time of year, (as you can imagine ) availability for activities and attractions can be limited. We will try our very best to source suitable activity experiences in Wales for you and your party, subject to your requirements.

If you would like help in arranging a day out, adventure weekend or a quality family holiday away then we would be delighted to help you in the very best way we can.

Although bookings are rapid at this time of year, I am confident our Activity Wales team will be able to help.

If you are in the spirit for a bonkers break in Wales to celebrate the great Welsh Summertime then please feel free to give us a shout on 01437 766888 or e-mail info@activitywales.com.

August Breaks

A very popular package this season has been our Activity Break in Pembrokeshire.

If you are looking for a few nights away in a lovely location then this activity package may be just what you have been looking for, (at a cracking rate too) from only £225 per person!

Activity Break in Pembrokeshire:

This activity break in Pembrokeshire is an ideal mid-week or weekend getaway for couples or a few friends looking for a bit of fun, great surroundings and to try your hand at a variety of activity experiences.

Your two night’s bed and breakfast, boutique guest house accommodation is located in the heart of the bustling, harbour town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales and has so much to offer within an easy walking distance. On your doorstep you will discover a quaint walled town, unique gift shops, four sandy beaches and an abundance of friendly cafes, pubs and eateries.

The variety of activities that provide you with two days of adventure are a Quad Biking Full Monty session, where you embrace over an hour of Quad Biking on both automatic and geared bikes, an afternoon at the local Country Sports Park where you can partake in traditional activities such as Archery, Laser Clay Shooting, Go Karting, Caribbean Golf and Baseball.

The second day starts with an hour morning Horse riding trek, the trek can be suited to all abilities from complete beginner to the more experienced rider. It is a great way to admire the unspoilt scenery from four legs! Your Horse riding experience is followed in the afternoon by a half day Sea Kayaking experience down at the local beach in Pendine. Sea Kayaking is a fantastic experience that can be enjoyed by anybody that would like to try something new, exciting and fun.

The activity itinerary can be amended to suit your individual requirements.

Please call 01437 766888 with your preferred dates and we can check out the availability for you.

We are Summer ready!

Although it is raining heavily at the time of me posting this entry, all members of our Activity Wales team are very Summer ready. We are ready to round up friends and family, get outdoors and bet active.

 

The Summer doesn't last very long, before we know it Christmas will be here...again! That is why it is so important to start planning ahead for new activities to try or to treat yourself to a complete adventure weekend throughout July and August.

 

We have an endless selection of activity days out, adventure and relaxing breaks away that will help to make Summer 2012 sizzle!

 

If you are looking for Summer inspiration, then give us a call on 01437 766888 or surf our website to view our many experiences days and packages.  

 

Dear, I've Gone Swimming!

Gone Swimming are an exciting new activity provider that has recently joined our ever growing portfolio of fantastic activity experiences in Wales.

We have all heard of and are familiar with the phrase, 'Gone Fishing', but since we have had these new guys about town, I am forever occupying my time with having 'Gone Swimming' as a quirky, modern alternative!

Gone Swimming are an intriguing local company to North Wales, who offer wild swimming holidays with the fantastic scenery of North Wales as their superb backdrop. They are very passionate about their roots and love their surroundings, which is why they are forever keen to share their spectacular swimming hot spots with everyone who wants a dabble.

Aside to their amazing 'Wet Weekends', River Swimming and Surf Swimming Experience Days which are all bookable with Activity Wales, Gone Swimming have a more serious side offering Skills Training Courses, Navigation, Safety and Rescue and First Aid experiences too.

If you fancy getting wet in North Wales, Gone Swimming are the team to provide you with an awesome time.

For further information on our Gone Swimming products, please feel free to contact a member of Activity Wales team on 01437 766888 or e-mail info@activitywales.com as we would be more than happy to introduce you to this amazing addition to our Experience Day portfolio.

The Great Welsh Outdoors!

Down in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales we are being spoilt with amazing sunshine at the moment.

I hope this very generous spell isn't short lived as although I love being outside anyway, when the sun is shining and you feel the warmth through the windows it makes the great outdoors that little bit more welcoming and you are ready to embrace it with open arms.

I hope that wherever you are, you are outdoors enjoying the sun too, though if you aren't then come to Wales!

We can offer you so many fantastic ways to embrace the Welsh countryside and coastline, it is simply stunning.

Many enjoy trekking through the Mountains and National Parks on horseback, others prefer rolling down the hillside in a gigantic ball with a spot of Zorbing, or twisting and turning down the white water with some River Tubing may be more your style.

Whatever your likes, we can find an awesome spell of activities for you to enjoy, combining your adventure with suitable accommodation to make your stay in Wales 100% complete.

Get in touch if you fancy frolicking in the great Welsh outdoors!

Fish Week in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire in South, West Wales likes to get all fishy and celebrate everything good about the seaside.

For 2012, Pembrokeshire Fish Week is taking place between 23rd June - 1st July.

Pembrokeshire Fish Week is jam-packed with fun and informative activities and events for the whole family to get involved and enjoy fish cookery, eating out, water adventures and outdoor fun and games, as well as making the most of the fabulous beaches and spectacular Pembrokeshire coastline.

If you would like to visit Pembrokeshire during their reputable Fish Week festivities, Activity Wales can help arrange Sea Kayaking and Coasteering sessions on Wednesday 27th June suitable for the whole family.

We can combine fantastic outdoor, adventure activities with suitable accommodation and offer information on the weeks fishy events for you to partake in, allowing you to truly enjoy the great seaside atmosphere.

Please get in touch with a member of our Activity Wales team on 01437 766888 to discuss how you can get involved with Pembrokeshire Fish Week today!

Time to celebrate your Dad!

I am sure that it isn't only once a year you make the effort to make your Dad feel special, but Father's Day on 17th June gives you an excuse to really spoil him and treat him with a little something quirky.

We have a great selection of Experience Days to help you pick the perfect gift for your Dad.

We appreciate that all Dad's are different, that is why we offer a wide range of activities to ensure that there is something to suit every style of Dad!

Our Top Ten of Father's Day Experiences highlight our most popular activities, though our Activity Gift Search allows you to view the details of every activity we can offer you within our portfolio.

Fantastic Father's Day Experiences include Rally Driving, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Quad Biking, JCB Driving, Kayaking and Horse Racing.

All our Experience Days arrive neatly in a presentation gift box with a free drawstring sports bag.

You can be sure to be in the good books for a long time having purchased a great Activity Wales Experience Day Gift Voucher for your Dad this Father's Day.  

Bank Holiday Breaks

It's never too early to start thinking of ways to make the most of your Bank Holiday weekends and we have some great packages to help you along your way!

Whether you fancy packing your bags and spending some time away in Wales in either May or June, these fantastic activity weekend breaks are suitable to celebrate either, or both if you're lucky.

To give you a snap shot of what is available in Wales, I have hand picked a few of packages that are ideal for the Spring sunshine:

Coast and Country Zorb  - Coasteering and Harness Zorbing in the beautiful Pembrokeshire County

Spa Sleepover - Luxurious Spa Day and overnight stay in a top class Hotel in the Vale of Glamorgan

Horse Riding Break - Horse Riding experiences in the Countryside of either North or South Wales

Wildlife Break Boats + Birds - Whale + Dolphin, Ramsey Island Boat trips off the Pembrokeshire  Coastline

Brecon Activity Weekend - Adventure Activities at the foot of the Black Mountains in Brecon

Llangollen Multi-Activity Break - Addictive Adrenalin Activities in North Wales

The above packages are purely to offer you a taster of our packages, we have a whole bunch of packages awaiting your perusal online, we can even tailor make a package to suit your personal requirements too!

Easter Weekend Activity Breaks

The Easter weekend is the perfect opportunity for you, your family and friends to enjoy time together in the great outdoors and Wales is the perfect place to do it!

We have fantastic activity breaks that incorporate an array of popular activities, we can tailor make a package suited to your requirements to ensure that you have a great time and make the most of the Easter break.

We can source late availability in a variety of exciting locations throughout Wales and offer superb activities to make the finest combinations.

If you're looking for an Activity Easter Break, get in touch and let us find your perfect break today!

Fantastic Easter Experiences!

Easter time has arrived and for many it is time for eating lots and lots of chocolate!

This Easter why not be a little bit more active and enjoy terrific activity experiences in Wales?

We have great adventure activities, family fun experiences and our exciting new additions!

We have selected our Top 10 Easter Experiences for you that are great to enjoy at this popular time of the year. Our Gift Vouchers also make fantastic presents for loved ones this Easter as an active alternative to an Easter Egg!

If your family and friends are looking for an Easter getaway we can offer fantastic activity holidays throughout Wales, incorporating fun activities for everyone, including Coasteering, Kayaking, Sailing, Rock Climbing and Abseiling along with many, many more.

Get in touch to sort your Easter activities on 01437 766888!

NEW Activity Wales Brochure!

We are very excited to be the proud owners of our NEW Activity Wales brochure for 2012.

The whole team are really pleased with the latest edition of our brochure, which graced our offices at the end of last week.

The main principle of our Activity Wales is to showcase the very best experience days in Wales.

To order your personal copy call our Activity Wales team on 01437 766888.

Don't forget your Mum!

I am sure that you would never intentionally forget about your Mum on Mother's Day, but sometimes it can happen!

It's not too late to surprise your Mum with a special gift this Mother's Day, we have a wide variety of great Experiences Days to help celebrate your mum this year.

Choose from a Relaxing Spa Experience, a Horse Riding Experience, Pleasure Flight Experience and so many more to mention all in on sentence!

To find out more use our Activity Gift Search on the home page, or give us a call on 01437 766888 to discuss your Mum's preferences!

Welcome Stand up Paddleboard UK!

I am very excited about our most recent addition to the Activity Wales portfolio, they are Stand up Paddleboard UK and they are from Corwen in Denbighshire!

Offering a wide range of Paddleboarding experiences, incorporating both Flat Water and White Water Paddleboading activity sessions, Stand up Paddleboard UK are sure to give you a great introduction to this fantastic outdoor activity.

The great thing is that there is no previous Paddleboarding experience required, all you need is the burning desire to try something new and exciting.

With very reasonable prices starting from only £49 for a half day session of Flat Water Paddleboarding, this is a perfect activity to get you off the sofa and enjoying the great outdoors.

We also offer Paddleboarding in South Wales, at locations in both Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.

Family Adventure Break for Easter

We are offering a fantastic special offer on a Family Adventure Break this Easter, that is the perfect holiday in the sublime setting of Pembrokeshire for great fun, family bonding and laughs a minute.

The Easter Family Adventure Break in Pembrokeshire is taking place between 2nd - 6th April, and when booking for a family of four or more - one child goes absolutely FREE!

During your stay your family will enjoy a variety of activities such as Sea Kayaking, Surfing, Coasteering and Horse Riding as well as a picturesque coastal path walk.

The Family Adventure Break consists of four nights of 5* Eco Lodge accommodation, home cooked food from Monday lunch to Friday lunch, guided adventure sessions with qualified instructors, all specialist equipment (including winter wetsuits) and transport to all activities.

The cost during the Easter week is only £455 per adult and £369 for under 16's.

If you love the adventure holiday itinerary but can't get away with the family for Easter, alternative dates throughout the year during school holidays are 4th-8th June, 16th-20th July, 30th July-3rd August, 13th-17th August, 27th-31st August and 29th October-2nd November.

For further details and to book call 01437 766888 or e-mail info@activitywales.com.

It's not too early to book a boat trip!

Spring has most definitely sprung and I love it. The prettiest site in Wales at the moment has to be the bright yellow radiance from the array of Daffodils that are popping up everywhere to say hello. They are such a gorgeous and happy flower.

A superb way to witness the beauty of Wales is by boat. You spot sites that you would never see from inland, the unspoilt coastline is spectacular and quite often the wildlife is out and about for some photo opportunities, you get to ride the waves, get wet and have some fun.

It is never too early to book your boat trip, we can arrange wildlife spectaculars for all the family, wet and wild power boating for hen and stages and serene sailings for special occasions.

For full boat trip information and booking call 01437 766888 or e-mail info@activitywales.com.

Time to Celebrate your Mum!

I hope that everyone was spoilt this Valentines Day and for everyone that received one of our valentines gift vouchers, I am in no doubt that you were over the moon and we look forward to arranging a date for you to partake in your activity soon.

Now it's time to turn our attention to Mum.

If your relationship with your Mum is anything like mine, then you will be sure to agree that she is your best friend in the truest form and that she deserves the world for just being a great Mum.

And as if by magic we have created some cracking gift voucher and package ideas that will help you to celebrate Mothers Day in style this year, which is on 18th March for those you don't already know!

Our Mothers Day experiences are sure to please all varieties of Mum, our portfolio has a vast range of offerings such as pampering spa days, adrenalin activities such as Coasteering and Zorbing, get wet with White Water Rafting or River Tubing or bob up and down on horse back with a spot of Horse Riding in the countryside!

If you need any help in deciding what may be the best experience day for your Mum then feel free to give a member of our team a call to discuss on 01437 766888 or e-mail info@activitywales.com.

One of my favourite days of the year is coming soon..don't forget to flip your pan on 21st February, it's Pancake Day!

Celebrate Valentines Day in Style!

If you are leaving your Valentine present buying until the last minute, we still have fantastic Valentines Gift Vouchers that make the perfect present for your loved ones.

We have selected a fine bunch of gift vouchers and packages for two, alongside our full activity search portfolio. You can access all details from the Activity Wales home page.

A very special treat we are offering to celebrate Valentines Day is within partnership with the Bluebell Hotel in Neath. If you and your partner fancy a romantic overnight stay at a top class, boutique hotel then this fantastic Valentines package is for you:

A Luxury Valentines Night at the Bluebell Hotel

Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year surrounded by the luxurious atmosphere of the Bluebell Hotel in Neath, South Wales. The hotel is renowned for its attention to detail and boutique accommodation and is proudly situated in the heart of the town, with amenities right on your doorstep.

All of their 23 rooms have superb en-suite facilities, a plasma screen TV, air conditioning and hospitality tray ready for your arrival. Your room will be unique and richly decorated to a high standard.

Dining for the evening can be arranged in La Mancha a popular Mediterranean Brasserie, and during the evening a tribute to Dean Martin will be playing live for guests at the restaurant.
To make the most of your overnight stay, there are an abundance of scenic walks to discover with your loved one and waterfalls to admire if you fancy some fresh air during a brisk walk.

For a night of Valentines luxury in an Executive Double room and entertainment on Friday 17th February, including a full Welsh breakfast would be only £70 based on two people sharing.

For further information on this luxury Valentines break or our selection of Valentines Gift Vouchers then please contact a member of our team on either 01437 766888, or info@activitywales.com.

Creative Cafe

Sometimes it can be hard to entertain the children whilst on holiday if the weather isn't playing ball.

Unfortunately, ensuring that the weather is glorious and the sun is always shining high in the sky for every ones holiday to Pembrokeshire in South West Wales is impossible. I guess that when booking a holiday to visit anywhere in the UK you have to accept that it is quite likely to rain!

The Creative Cafe offers Ceramic Painting Experiences in three different locations throughout Pembrokeshire. Your family can discover their inner creativity in Narberth, Haverfordwest and the smallest City in the UK, St Davids during school holidays.

There are a range of pottery to paint in your individual style, including bowls, vases, room plaques and ornaments. Your family can easily enjoy time creating a masterpiece in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where best of all you can all snuggle up indoors if the rain decides to fall outside!

If you have booked your family holiday to Pembrokeshire this year, then we can help arrange a fun filled itinerary FREE OF CHARGE for you to enjoy and make the most of your visit.

Give us a call to have a chat through your requirements on 01437 766888, or e-mail your enquiry through to our team info@activitywales.com.

Happy St Dwynwen's Day!

St Dwynwen's Day is well known within the Welsh population as their own Valentine's Day, which of course, is more commonly celebrated on 14th February.

St Dwynwen's Day is to commemorate the patron saint of friendship and love and is celebrated in Wales on 25th January.

No need to worry though if you didn't arrange a surprise for your loved one in time for St Dwynwen's Day, as you still have plenty of time to prepare for Valentine's Day on 14th February.

We have fantastic Valentine's Day ideas for you to choose from, great activity Experience Days, overnight spa packages and weekend breaks in Wales.

Horse riding Weekend ideal for Hens!

If you're anything like me, I always vow to start the year as I mean to go on. Making a hair appointment and sticking to it, going to the dentist for a scale and polish, not forgetting anybodies birthday and always sending them a card.

I'm going to the dentist today but I completely forgot about my Uncle George's birthday on 1st January.

January and February are seemingly a very popular time for the arrangement of hen and stag parties.

We have a fine selection of stag breaks and hen weekends away in Wales, we can cater for all budgets, can tailor make a package to suit your preferences and guarantee a good time.

A popular package for hens is our Horse Riding Break in South Wales. I think the setting of a cosy Victorian guest House with a log fire and two days of riding through the Black Mountains in the company of your best mates accentuates it's appeal.

We also have a Horse Riding Break in North Wales too which offers riding with the picturesque Snowdonia National Park as your backdrop.

Feel free to get in touch if it's your mission to arrange a fantastic hen or stag party in Wales.

The Big Blue Experience

Big Blue offer some fantastic adventure activities on a huge expanse of beach in Pembrokeshire.

Their enthusiasm and passion for watersports is evident which is why their courses are so popular, bringing visitors to partake in their activities with the beautiful Pembrokeshire National Park as a sublime backdrop.

The Big Blue Experience should be felt by everyone, in addition to their existing portfolio they now offer Zap Cat Coasteering and Surfing.

Zap Cat Coasteering is a fantastic invention. It combines the high speed power of a Zap Cat, using the very wet inflatable to zip around, discovering hidden spots ideal for Coasteering, an adventure activity where you scramble along rocks, jump from the cliffs and swim in the sea!

Surfing is an old fashioned favourite that appeals to all ages and learning with the masters is a must. Let the Big Blue Experience beginners Surfing lessons teach you how to ride the waves at Newgale beach, a 2 mile stretch of amazing beach.

Alongside these new activities, the Big Blue Experience incorporates Kitesurfing, Paddleboarding, Wakeboarding, Powerkiting, Kiteboarding and Zap Cat Power Boating.

Whatever your thrill, Big Blue have got it covered.

New Activity Wales Brochure

It is that time of year again that our Activity Wales brochure has a makeover.

All in the office is busy busy busy at the moment ensuring that the publication for 2012 is better than ever before. We have received such an incredible response from our holiday customers towards our brochure in the past, with the purpose of the publication geared towards promoting the variety of Experience Days throughout the whole of Wales within our portfolio.

We are very proud to be increasing the distribution quantity of the brochure again this year, hitting prime sites throughout the UK.

Our new 2012 Activity Wales brochure will be available for you to request your copy in the latter part of March, so watch this space!

New Experiences for 2012!

We are always try to keep on top of the latest activity experiences and over the last few weeks we have welcomed a few more additions to our ever growing portfolio!

Anna's Wild Welsh Zoo has been broadcast on prime time ITV Wales television offering viewers an insight to the life at Manor House.
We are delighted to now have a Zookeeper Experience Day to offer in Pembrokeshire, giving visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals.

The Zookeeper experience is such a fantastic addition to our activity days out and we are looking forward to working with the Wildlife Park in the future.

We also now have another exciting location where we can offer Harness Zorbing, we have an existing provider in Gwynedd but now have a cracking addition in Pembrokeshire, famous for it's spectacular coastline and unspoilt countryside.

The South Wales coastline is well known for it's ideal locations for Coasteering, but it is great that we now have an activity provider on board offering Coasteering, along with other popular adventure activities such as Gorge Walking and Kayaking in the Conwy area of North Wales too.

For more information on any of our new and exciting experiences, do not hesitate in contacting a member of our Activity Wales team on 01437 766888 or e-mail info@activitywales.com.

A New Year brings Valentine's Special Offers

Hope you all enjoyed a fantastic New Year and are ready for an exciting 2012!

We have already transformed our website into love central offering you fantastic Valentine's gift ideas for your loved ones.

For our special offers throughout January you can snap up fantastic holiday gift vouchers for two at a discounted price making our Gift Vouchers even more popular than ever before!

Our finest selection of Valentine's Gift Vouchers and Packages are already displayed for all to see, they are firm favourites and make an ideal gift for that special gift this Valentine's Day.

Don't forget to celebrate Welsh Valentine's Day on 25th January as well as the 14th February!