# Gwersyll Glan-llyn, Bala, Eryri, Gwynedd Outdoor centre with bunkhouses near Bala, sleeping 240 with meeting and activity rooms, flexible catering and instructor-led activities available ## At a Glance - Sleeps 15 - 240 - 54 bedrooms - Dining for 240 ## Images - Total images stored: 13 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/gwersyll-glan-llyn-2025-02-24-13-10-12.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gwersyll-glan-llyn-bala-eryri-gwynedd-2025-03-20-14-37-00.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gwersyll-glan-llyn-bala-eryri-gwynedd-2025-03-20-14-40-07.jpg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gwersyll-glan-llyn-bala-eryri-gwynedd-2025-03-20-14-38-56.jpg - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Gwersyll-Glan-llyn-428_ffN_UrddGlanllyn_1137-llai.jpg - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gwersyll-glan-llyn-bala-eryri-gwynedd-2025-03-20-14-38-01.jpg - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gwersyll-glan-llyn-bala-eryri-gwynedd-2025-03-20-14-36-49.jpg - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/gwersyll-glan-llyn-2025-02-24-13-08-53.jpg - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/gwersyll-glan-llyn-2025-02-24-13-08-01.jpg - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/gwersyll-glan-llyn-2025-02-24-13-07-29.jpg - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/gwersyll-glan-llyn-2025-02-24-13-08-29.jpg - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gwersyll-glan-llyn-bala-eryri-gwynedd-2025-03-20-14-37-23.jpg - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gwersyll-glan-llyn-bala-eryri-gwynedd-2025-03-20-14-37-39.jpg ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Nestled on the shores of Llyn Tegid (Bala), Wales' largest natural lake, in the heart of Eryri National Park, Glan-llyn is the perfect location for any group accommodation. With comfortable bunkhouse lodgings and excellent facilities, this outdoor centre caters to schools, youth groups, corporate teams, and families seeking adventure and relaxation. A variety of rooms are available ranging from twin rooms to rooms for 8. All rooms have en suite facilities. Accommodation is split between a number of blocks, available with exclusive use individually or in combination for larger groups, as follows: Llys Aran - sleeps 60 Cefn Gwyn - sleeps 46 Berwyn - sleeps 45 Cefn y Plas - sleeps 38 Blaen y Plas - sleeps 32 All the above have at least one sitting room (some have 2) with a TV and tea and coffee facilities. Ty Eirys - sleeps 19, has a kitchenette, and a sitting area with a TV The dining hall is for all accommodation blocks, meaning a catered package would have everyone on site in the same place. We do try to stagger the meals if separate blocks are hired out Glan-llyn offers a B&B package as well as a fully catered package (2/3 meals a day). However, please note that if groups choose not to include catering there is no on-site kitchen for self-catering. Glan-llyn can cater to any dietary needs, allergies, cultural backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Glan-llyn also has many meeting rooms which are the perfect location for any creative art (dancing, choirs, and so on), along with a lecture room, sports hall and disco hall. A range of outdoor activities are available: canoeing, raft building, paddleboarding (Easter-Oct 1/2 term), team building/problem solving, archery, climbing wall, high ropes course, and bushcraft. These are at an additional cost and must be booked in advance. There is an unattended swimming pool on site; this can be hired out at an additional cost.  With breathtaking scenery and expert instructors, Glan-llyn ensures an unforgettable group experience. Prices can vary depending on needs. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Unfortunately, no pets apart from guide dogs are allowed on site. - **Accessibility:** There are 3 accessible rooms as well as accessible toilets on site. - **WiFi:** WiFi throughout the accommodation. - **Swimming Pool:** Unattended swimming pool on site. Available for hire at additional cost. - **Dining Room:** 1 large canteen seating all guests on site. - **Kitchen:** Please note that there are no self-catering facilities. Catering options range from B&B to full board, with specific requirements catered for. - **Bedrooms:** A mix of twin/double rooms and dorms sleeping up to 8 in each. All bedrooms are en-suite. Most rooms are bunk beds with the occasional single beds. - **Bathrooms:** All bathrooms are en-suite with a shower, toilet, and sink. - **Heating and Open Fires:** 3 outdoor fire pit locations on site. All accommodation blocks have central heating. - **Outdoor:** This is an outdoor centre with plenty of outside space. We can also arrange on-site outdoor activities for visitors. - **Sitting Room:** All accommodation blocks have a sitting room with tea and coffee facilities along with a TV. - **Linen:** Linen can be provided if requested (limited supply available). - **TV and Music Facilities:** All sitting rooms have a TV. The centre also has 2 fully fitted disco rooms. - **Parking:** 2 large car parks. - **Smoking:** 1 designated smoking area on site. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - A 25% deposit is needed within 2 weeks of booking confirmation. The other 75% is needed 4 weeks before arrival. If when booking, there is less than 4 weeks, full payment will be needed 2 weeks before arrival.  - - Minimum stay – 2 nights. - - Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. - - Damage deposit payable. - - Activities that we offer are: Canoeing, Raft Building, Paddleboarding (Easter-October1/2 term), Team Building/Problem Solving, Archery, Climbing wall, High ropes Course, and Bushcraft. The swimming pool is also available to hire. - -   ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/gwersyll-glan-llyn-bala-eryri-gwynedd#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [Wales](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/wales) > [North Wales Snowdonia](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/north-wales-snowdonia) > [Gwynedd](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/gwynedd) > [Bala](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/bala) ### Address Address: Gwersyll yr Urdd Glan-llyn, Llanuwchllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7ST, GB Latitude: 52.872383310107 Longitude: -3.6544132070254 ### About The Area In a stunning location by Bala Lake, within the Snowdonia National Park (Eryri). What 3 words: ///dialects.prowl.circus ### What's Nearby? - **Food and Drink:** Eagles Inn, Llanuwchllyn 1.8 miles away (footpath from Glan-llyn). 3 pubs in Bala with multiple restaurants (4 miles). On-site catering also available. - **Shop:** Shops and garage in Bala (Co-op and Spar) and village shop with garage in Llanuwchllyn. - **Train:** Chrik 25 miles, Machynlleth 21 miles. - **Airport:** Liverpool 65 miles, Manchester 75 miles. - **Bus:** T3 bus will stop at the entrance. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Mair Edwards - Phone: +44 (0)1678 541 000 - Email: glan-llyn@urdd.org - Website: https://www.urdd.cymru/en/residential-centres/glan-llyn/