The Woodlands Centre is an ideal base for group outdoor pursuits or activities in Snowdonia. We are located in Betws-y-Coed, one of North Wales foremost tourist attractions. The area is popular for trekking, canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering and rock climbing and is also convenient for the shops and travelling to the coast approximately 20 miles away. More >

The centre is a large Victorian property specially adapted into an outdoor centre to provide self catering accommodation for groups of up to 33. We have eight dormitories, a common room, games room, large kitchen, drying room and five bathrooms with hot showers. More >

The centre is run by a registered charity called 'The Barn Outdoor Pursuits Association' whose aim is to:

"provide facilities enabling programmes for personal and social development of young people in Wild Country" Learn more >

We particularly welcome voluntary & LEA services, schools, Duke of Edinburgh Award, colleges and universities, uniformed organisations, those with special needs, minority groups, industrial & management training, adult rambling and outdoor activity leader training. We also accommodate adult groups.