Located in the south eastern corner of Northern Ireland the SEELB's two Outdoor Education Centres, Ardnabannon and Killyleagh offer a variety of opportunities for groups and individuals young and old, to explore, experience and enjoy the natural environment.

While each Centre offers particular specialisms, all focus on the holistic (academic, physical, personal and social) development of young people. Both Centres are fully staffed and equipped to provide their particular specialism and can cater for up to a maximum of 100 people on a fully catered residential basis. Comfortable accommodation, good food and a friendly welcoming atmosphere, are all the ingredients required to ensure optimum enjoyment and learning for all.

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ARDNABANNON (100 BEDS)
Originally an old Victorian house set in its own grounds of 16 acres, Ardnabannon is the largest of the Boards two Centres. Situated in the north side of the Mourne Mountains, approximately 35 miles form Belfast it is ideally located to make maximum use of the natural resources available on our mountain, forest, inland water and coastal environments.
In recent years the Centre has further develop its facilities and can now accommodate up to a 100 people in dormitory style bedrooms.

Facilities Include:

· common room
· recreation room with coffee bar,
· computer suite,
· en suite accommodation for visiting leaders including visiting leaders’ staff room/lounge.
· large indoor multi-activity arena which includes an indoor climbing wall and archery range.

Where practical the Centre has implemented the recommendations as outlined in the DDA legislation making the facility more user friendly for people with special needs. A full range of audio visual equipment is also available.

For further information contact the Centre directly at:-

Ardnabannon Outdoor Education Centre
3 Ardnabannon Road
Castlewellan
Co. Down
BT31 9EN

Tel:	-	028 4377 8555
Fax:	-	028 4377 8792
E-mail:	-	ardnabannon.oec@seelb.org.uk

KILLYLEAGH (40 BEDS)
Situated on the western shore of Strangford Lough (designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and of Scientific Interest) on the periphery of Killyleagh town, the Centre commands a spectacular vista over the Lough and the surrounding area. Here, as you would expect, the location encourages water activities based on the Lough with sailing being a key feature of the programme.. An ideal venue for those groups wishing to gain their first experience in one of the water related activities with sailing, canoeing and power boating being the more popular activity choices with visiting groups. There is also plenty of opportunity to participate in many of the other activities associated with a residential visit which enhances teamwork and respect for one’s peers and the environment in which we live.

Facilities include:

· Accommodates for 40 people in dormitory style bedrooms with en suite accommodation for visiting leaders.
· common room
· computer suite

Recent refurbishments have given careful consider to the requirements of those with special needs.

For further information contact the Centre directly at:-

Killyleagh Outdoor Education Centre
Shore Road
Killyleagh
BT30 9UE

Tel:	-	028 4482 8511
Fax:	-	028 4482 8482