Govilon Activity Centre

Govilon Activity Centre Govilon Activity Centre is a not-for-profit, providing exciting outdoor activities in the wild These valuable experiences often stay with us for life.

Our aim is to provide everyone who visits us with a safe, educational and enjoyable experience. We use a variety of traditional Outdoor Education methods and couple these with the residential experience of living and working together, to define our exciting programmes. We approach our programmes in a non-confrontational, friendly and supportive way. Participants are never pushed into any situation

with which they are uncomfortable. Each activity or challenge is explained and agreed in advance and anyone may opt out. We encourage young people to challenge themselves and reach goals they could not imagine possible.

10/10/2023

We are looking for a Relief Cook who is able to step in and cook between the hours 3.00pm to 7.00pm Monday to Thursday. Please email [email protected] or phone 01873 831185 for further information.

Following our recent Food Standards Agency Inspection we achieved a Level 5 Food Hygiene rating again. Well done everyon...
17/01/2023

Following our recent Food Standards Agency Inspection we achieved a Level 5 Food Hygiene rating again.
Well done everyone!👏

29/07/2022

What a brilliant return to normality for the Centre since September last year. We have welcomed back lots of old and new faces over the last few months and to be able to deliver outdoor courses once again has been phenomenal. Here's looking ahead to your continued support😀

The Govilon team is expanding! We’re looking for a freelance/self-employed Domestic Assistant for occasional work. Dutie...
20/10/2021

The Govilon team is expanding! We’re looking for a freelance/self-employed Domestic Assistant for occasional work. Duties to include cooking/kitchen assistance, cleaning and general housekeeping. A friendly team and a flexible working environment. Pay rates open for discussion. Please get in touch for further information or to arrange an informal interview. Contact Jo on 01873 831185 or email [email protected]

Groups back at Govilon! ☀️😃
11/10/2021

Groups back at Govilon! ☀️😃

Hi everyone! It's been a while but we're back! Govilon is pleased and excited to be opening our doors again for families...
05/05/2021

Hi everyone! It's been a while but we're back! Govilon is pleased and excited to be opening our doors again for families, friends and small groups looking for a staycation in the Brecon Beacons.

Please visit our Airbnb page to check availability or make a booking. Link below. If you would prefer to book directly, or to discuss activity days, email [email protected] or call 01873 831185.

We can't wait to welcome you! 🙂

Entire home/flat in Govilon, United Kingdom. Located near the historic market town of Abergavenny, Govilon Old School House offers sole-occupancy accommodation for up to 60 guests. The propert...

📢 More new things to showcase! 📢Hi everyone! Over the Autumn we've been busy once again, adding some more refurbishments...
08/12/2020

📢 More new things to showcase! 📢

Hi everyone! Over the Autumn we've been busy once again, adding some more refurbishments to the ever-expanding list at Govilon. Ordinarily, of course, we would be running back-to-back schools programmes at this time of year. All these sparkly additions and centre makeovers mean that we'll be raring to go again when the time is right, though!

Our regular/more frequent visitors will notice that the drying room no longer looks like an air raid shelter (which it once was.) And male staff bedroom residents will no longer be required to carry out ablutions under a 14ft ceiling!

Here's hoping everyone is doing OK throughout these continued times of difficulty. We can't wait to see you next year. Onwards and upwards!

Further to the announcement from the Welsh Government earlier this week, we will be closed from Friday, 23rd October unt...
21/10/2020

Further to the announcement from the Welsh Government earlier this week, we will be closed from Friday, 23rd October until Monday, 09th November.

You can still reach us by email, using [email protected]

We look forward to seeing people again very soon!

A few photos from a recent family experience at Govilon! Much fun was had by all on these adventures in the Brecon Beaco...
07/10/2020

A few photos from a recent family experience at Govilon! Much fun was had by all on these adventures in the Brecon Beacons.

We are still able to offer activity days and staycations to same/extended household family groups from non-lockdown areas. As always, we continue to operate in-line with all the latest Government coronavirus guidelines and restrictions.

We're excited to announce that we’re now OPEN again, for small self-catering parties from single households and extended...
31/07/2020

We're excited to announce that we’re now OPEN again, for small self-catering parties from single households and extended family! In addition, we’re delivering day activities to small, organised groups. For now, we’re offering rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, bush craft and guided mountain walks, the perfect escape into nature for families and couples. We hope to add caving and archery to the list soon!

We've undertaken a risk analysis of our whole operation, and have a robust Novel Coronavirus/COVID-19 policy in place. We’ve also achieved Government “We’re Good to GO” status and the Kaddi “Staying COVID-19 Secure” award.

Recent research shows the majority of the UK population have exercised more often during lockdown, and it's clear that people are benefiting from the effects of being outdoors 🌳. Please email us on [email protected] if you'd like to know more. We look forward to welcoming people back to Govilon, with thanks for your ongoing support! 🙂

As well as having someone in to fit our new windows recently, our very own Dai (instructor aficionado and groundsman/mai...
05/07/2020

As well as having someone in to fit our new windows recently, our very own Dai (instructor aficionado and groundsman/maintenance extraordinaire) has been busy, too! Although, our (also new) CCTV did reveal an abnormal amount of tea drinking 😏. Still, he's done a great job, hasn't he? Thanks Dai. Tidy!

Slowly but surely, and strictly in-line with Government guidelines, we're preparing to re-open bookings for family staycations and weekend getaways. Please stay posted for more information, and thank you for your ongoing support.

From all of us here at Govilon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Hi everyone! 👋Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we remain closed until further notice. We will post updates as they...
25/06/2020

Hi everyone! 👋

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we remain closed until further notice. We will post updates as they become available, but please get in touch if you wish to discuss anything.

In the meantime, the Centre is basking in the glorious Welsh sunshine! We remain high-spirited and we look forward to reopening when the time is right.

Those of you who know the Centre well, can you spot anything new? 👀😀

Address

School Lane, Govilon
Abergavenny
NP79RH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441873831185

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