Lyneal Activity Centre

Activity Centre

The Old School, Lyneal is owned by Girlguiding Shropshire, who purchased the property in 1994. It has been converted into a residential centre, fully equipped for 24 people. It is situated in the north of the County and is around a 30minute drive from Shrewsbury. It is suitable for groups of all ages. The ground floor is fully accessible and the upstairs dormitories are carpeted and equipped with mattresses, mattress covers and pillows.
Shropshire Guiding has invested in many new developments over the last three years. There is a large TV screen, DVD player and internet connection. The Centre has been redecorated and refurbished. We trust these developments enhance your stay and help to widen the opportunities available to all users.

Lyneal Activity Centre. Newton Ellesmere, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0QQ

New Lyneal Badges

The Lyneal badge, available from the shop in the leaders’ room has been restocked in a new colour. Badges are available to all who use the Lyneal centre, at a cost of £1 each. Why not collect the ‘new’ colour each visit and arrange them on your camp blanket…

Facilities

Other Information

Kitchen: Cooking facilities are on the large gas range cooker. There are sufficient utensils for making everything from a pizza to a full roast dinner! Toasters, microwave, fridge and fridge freezer all help with meal and food preparation.

Toilets and washing facilities, separate showers and washing room, separate accessible shower/toilet often used as leaders facilities.

Outside: There is a secure outside space. ‘Playground equipment’ is available for your use in the outside storage shed. There is a grassy area across the road available for games by Lyneal users. We have a limited stock of craft materials/ activities for your use.

Shop: ‘Exclusive’ Lyneal Activity Centre badges are a great reminder of your unit holiday. New branded stock include pens, pencils, multi coloured highlighters, teddy bear key rings, Shropshire County Standard badges and assorted ‘pocket money’ items are available on the ‘bargain basement’ shelf!

Local Amenities

Lyneal is close to Colemere Lake which has a short circular walk, grassy bank and picnic area. A more challenging walk extends along the Shropshire Union Canal into Ellesmere and back. Lyneal has links with the Lyneal Trust (link below) which operates The Shropshire Lass, the Shropshire Maid and now the Shropshire Lady: especially designed narrow boat for day trips. Why not divide your group into two and one walk into Ellesmere, while the other travels on the narrow boat – then swap over! Other ideas for activities use external companies with diverse activities such as kayaking, sailing and paddleboarding. Ellesmere hosts the Shropshire Wildlife Trust: the heron watch is always interesting in spring and summer. Wood Lane Nature Reserve is also very close. Colemere itself is a beautiful area at any time of year, however it’s not far to Natural England Marches Mosses: a unique area of natural beauty and wildlife (Link below).