Bank Holiday Activity Weekend

• dates: Fri 27 Aug - Mon 30 Aug 2010
• duration: 3 nights
• experience rating: 1
• location: Menai Bridge show map
• price: from £259.00 pp
• availability: Places Available

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• About the Break
• What's Included?
• Itinerary
• Accommodation
• Travel
• Reviews

• About the Break

  A brilliant way to spend this August Bank Holiday weekend! Five hand-picked and exciting activities in the stunning surroundings of the Snowdonia National Park and the Isle of Anglesey.

  This activity weekend is for active people who love the outdoors and want to try some exciting activities. There’ll also be plenty of opportunity to socialise with like-minded people! The age range is typically 25 to 45 and the weekend is a sociable and relaxed event.

  We’ve picked 5 fantastic activities for you to enjoy during your stay: Abseiling, Rock Climbing, a choice of Hill Walking or Sea Kayaking, and Coastal Walk. Each of these activities really highlight the beauty and ruggedness of area. The high ratio of instructors to participants, top quality equipment and expertise of your instructors will ensure you have a fantastic break.

  You’ll stay at the Victoria Hotel in a picturesque setting in the town of Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey. Anglesey is situated off the north-west coast of Wales near the beautiful Snowdonia mountain range. It is separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait, which is spanned by two picturesque bridges, the Menai Bridge and the Britannia Bridge.

  The activities we have chosen are designed to suit a range of abilities so don’t worry if you’ve never tried them before. All specialist equipment, including wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets, harnesses and ropes are provided.
  

• What's Included?

  • 3 nights accommodation at the Victoria Hotel in Menai Bridge
  • 3 breakfasts with choice of continental and full Welsh breakfast
  • Dinner and welcome drink on Friday evening
  • Packed lunches each day
  • 4 exciting outdoor activities
  • all specialist equipment
  • Transfers to activity venues
  • Pick-up (if required) from Bangor station
  • Experienced and fully qualified instructors
  • First aid cover
  • Waterproofs (if required)
  • Digital photos of the weekend (put on a special website for you to access)
  • 15% discount vouchers at Cotswold Outdoors

• Itinerary & What to Bring

  Friday 27 August

  • 2:00pm: Make your way to The Victoria Hotel, Menai Bridge, North Wales. Check in from 2pm onwards
  • 7:30pm: Drinks, welcome briefing and introductions in hotel bar
  • 8:00pm: Dinner in hotel (included)

  Saturday 28 August

  • 7:30am onwards: Breakfast at hotel
  • 9:15am: Meet for Rock Climbing and Abseiling. Transport from hotel to the activity venue
  • 12:30pm: Lunch stop, packed lunch provided
  • 1:15pm: Continue with day's activity
  • 5:00pm: Transfer back to hotel
  • 7:30pm: Dinner and drinks (not included)

  Sunday 29 August

  • 7:30am onwards: Breakfast at the hotel
  • 9:15am: Meet for Hill Walk or Sea Kayaking. Transport from Menai Bridge to the activity venue
  • 12:30pm: Lunch stop, packed lunch provided
  • 1:15pm: Continue with day's activity
  • 5.00pm: Transfer back to hotel
  • 7:30pm: Dinner and drinks (not included)

  Monday 30 August

  • 7:30am onwards:Breakfast at the hotel
  • 9.45am: Meet for Coastal Walk. Transport from Menai Bridge to the activity venue
  • 3.30pm: Transfer back to hotel
  • 4.00pm: Farewells. Guests depart

  What should I bring?

  Please remember to bring the following clothing and equipment with you.

  • Sturdy trainers or hiking boots (boots essential for hill walking)
  • For the Gorge Scrambling or Coasteering you need to bring a complete change of clothes and shoes
  • Waterproof jacket and over trousers (these don't have to be expensive breathable types)
  • Warm outdoor clothing (fleeces, jumpers, tracksuit / jogging bottoms / leggings), even in the summer
  • Warm hat and gloves, even in the summer
  • Rucksack for your daily use (20 - 30 litres)
  • Rucksack liner (bin liner)
  • Water bottle
  • Flask, if you want a hot drink during the day
  • Small first aid kit

• Accommodation

  The Victoria Hotel is situated in a picturesque setting in the town of Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey. On the water’s edge of the beautiful Menai Straits, the hotel offers panoramic views of the Snowdonia mountains and is three miles from the University City of Bangor and fifteen minutes from Snowdon.
  
  The hotel boasts two bar areas, a lounge area, plenty of space for socialising and a large dining area with lovely views. All rooms are ensuite with good showers and plenty of hot water! The hotel is within walking distance of various pubs and shops.

  You will share a room with one other group member of the same gender or you can choose to pay a supplement for a single room.
  

• Travel

  You can drive to Menai Bridge on Anglesey, or take the train to Bangor where we’ll pick you up.

  Menai Bridge is well connected to the UK’s road network via North Wales’s A55 coastal expressway which links to the M6 and the A5 from the M54. The drive to Menai Bridge takes around 4½ hours from London, about 2 hours from Birmingham or Manchester or considerably less from Liverpool or Chester.

  For route details see http://www.theaa.com/travel

  Train travel details

  We will arrange a pick-up from Bangor train station on Friday evening - exact time to be confirmed.

  On Monday we can take you back to Bangor station in time to catch the train.

  For more train travel information see http://www.thetrainline.com

• Reviews

  Tuition was excellent and instructors had excellent sense of humour!

  Rachel: Multi-Activity Break

  Just wanted to thank you for a fantastic weekend, I believe everyone without exception enjoyed themselves and took lots away from the weekend - a fantastic experience and a great weekend!

  Karen: Multi-Activity Bank Holiday Break

  Thank you all very much for such an amazing weekend break in North Wales. It has given me the confidence and strength I needed to set myself targets without any fear....my philosophy to life has changed dramatically - think positive and make the best out of life cos you only live once and enjoy every minute. Thanks for everything.

  Jose Garcia: Multi-Activity Bank Holiday Break

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