AALA-licensed outdoor education · Rooted in cynefin

The outdoor education trip your students will still talk about at their leavers’ ball. Tenby Adventure runs coasteering, sea kayaking, coastal walks with beach foraging, and outdoor education sessions tailored to school groups — delivered by NGB-qualified guides on one of the most spectacular stretches of UK coastline. AALA-licensed. Full risk assessments. Full insurance documentation. Full teacher support.

Why Schools Choose Us

AALA licensed — regulated by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority; you’ll find our licence number on request
Rooted in cynefin — we teach students to connect with the landscape, ecology and history of the Pembrokeshire coast
Curriculum-aligned activities — links to PE, Geography, PSHE, environmental science and the Curriculum for Wales
Full documentation pack — risk assessments, insurance certificates, guide qualifications, emergency action plan
Experienced with school groups — from Year 5 day trips to Sixth Form residentials
Group rates on application
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park location — UNESCO-worthy geology, ecology, and history on the doorstep

Cynefin on the Coast

The Welsh word cynefin — the place where we belong, where the people and landscape around us are familiar, and the sights and sounds are reassuringly recognisable — sits at the heart of the Curriculum for Wales and at the heart of what we do. Our sessions don’t just hand students an activity and leave. We teach them how the limestone they’re jumping off was laid down 340 million years ago. How the tide they’re swimming in connects this coast to every coast. How local fishermen, coastguards and lifeboat crews still live and work here. Cynefin, made tangible.

(Also works for schools outside Wales — the framework translates as “sense of place” and is increasingly embedded in UK outdoor education practice.)

Activities for Schools

Coasteering (recommended Years 5 and up)

Students scramble, swim, and cliff-jump along the coast in wetsuits and helmets, led by guides in small groups. Builds confidence, teamwork, and a real physical-challenge experience. Every jump is optional. 2.5 hours.
Curriculum links: PE, PSHE, physical geography, marine biology

Sea Kayaking (recommended Years 4 and up)

Students paddle double kayaks, make route decisions as a group, and observe marine wildlife with guide commentary. Calmer than coasteering but still a proper challenge — ideal for mixed-confidence groups.
Curriculum links: Geography, environmental science, PSHE

Coastal Walks with Beach Foraging

A slower, curriculum-rich alternative or add-on to the water activities. Led by a guide who can interpret the geology, the ecology of the intertidal zone, and the edible seaweeds, shellfish and plants on the Pembrokeshire foreshore. Perfect for GCSE Geography fieldwork or KS2 environmental science.
Curriculum links: Geography, biology, environmental science, food tech, Welsh baccalaureate

Beach Games and Team Challenges

Structured beach-based group challenges — problem-solving, navigation, relay challenges. Great as a lunch-break energy burner between water activities, or as a rain-day alternative.
Curriculum links: PE, PSHE, teamwork-focused learning outcomes

Combined Day Package

Any combination of the above — coasteering in the morning, kayaking or coastal walk in the afternoon, or split the group across activities simultaneously. Ask us for a tailored day plan.

Rock Climbing (Years 7 and up)

Guided sessions on Pembrokeshire sea cliff crags. Private instructors for small groups — excellent for DofE bronze/silver adventurous journeys or targeted small-group work.

Safety, Credentials, and Documentation

We provide in advance:
– AALA licence — our current licence is available on request
– NGB qualification certificates for all guides on your trip
– Public liability insurance certificate (£10m)
– Full site-specific risk assessments
– Emergency action plan
– Kit list for students and teachers
– Weather/conditions backup plan

Guides carry first aid kits, VHF radio, and sea-safety equipment as standard.

Practical Planning

Group size: 8 to 40+ students per session. Larger groups run multiple parallel sessions.
Student-to-guide ratio: Coasteering and sea kayaking both run at 1:8, or 1:12 with an assistant and a lead guide. Agreed per session.
Best season: April–September. May, June, and September are the quietest and often the best weather.
Residential options: We partner with several local accommodation providers. Ask for current recommendations.
Lead time: 6–8 weeks ideal; minimum 3 weeks for availability.
Deposit and booking: 25% deposit secures dates; full payment 14 days before.

Duke of Edinburgh and Other Awards

We can support DofE Adventurous Journey sections, John Muir Award outdoor elements, and similar programmes. Contact us to discuss.

Download Our Schools Info Pack

Get everything your senior leadership team needs in one document: sample risk assessment, curriculum mapping, suggested itineraries, pricing bands, and our AALA licence reference.

📄 Download the Schools Info Pack (PDF)