Outdoor education centre opens new accommodation
THERE is an exciting new chapter in the history of the Urdd’s Glan-llyn outdoor education centre in North Wales, which has opened a 10-bedroom self-contained accommodation, Glan-llyn Isa’, following an £800,000 transformation project.
Glan-llyn Isa’ is a beautiful 150-year-old stone house some 200 metres from the main Glan-llyn centre, which has been attracting visitors for over 70 years.
The renovation work has seen Glan-llyn Isa’ undergo a complete interior transformation and is designed to be self-sufficient from the main centre and accommodate a group of up to 40 people.
The renovation is the product of an £800,000 investment, earmarked pre-Covid 19, as part of a project to expand and upgrade facilities at Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s residential centres.
The investment at Glan-llyn Isa’ is the result of a grant from the Welsh Government as part of its 21st Century Schools and Education Programme.
A scenic footpath links Glan-llyn Isa’ with the main Glan-llyn centre and the nearby village of Llanuwchllyn.
Director of Glan-llyn residential centre Huw Antur Edwards said: “Glan-llyn Isa’ will provide the perfect getaway for groups who require a more independent experience from the centre’s main site, such as individual school classes, further education and university students, families, and friends alike.
“The development was proposed by young people who visit us regularly.”
Siân Lewis, Chief Executive of Urdd Gobaith Cymru, said: “We thank the Welsh Government for their crucial financial assistance at this difficult time.
“We look forward to seeing Glan-llyn Isa’ fulfil its potential as an education centre and fantastic new resource for the Urdd, whilst helping us continue to have a positive impact on the local economy.”
Glan-llyn Isa’ is now available for private bookings.