The National White Water Centre

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Enjoy some of the best things to do in Snowdonia for outdoor enthusiasts at the National White Water Centre

Welcome to the National White Water Centre! Located in Canolfan Tryweryn, Snowdonia, the National White Water Centre has been providing unforgettable outdoor adventures for nearly 40 years and is one of the best places to visit in Snowdonia for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities. 

The centre provides a range of activities suitable for all skill levels. From the exhilarating Ultimate Rafting, Rafting Safari or Rapid Sessions, to the epic Canyoning experience, there's an adventure waiting for you at the National White Water Centre. 

Choose your activity today and start looking forward to one of the best days out in Snowdonia today! Tickets are delivered instantly via email and SMS, and you won't find a better price online. 

North Wales: Ultimate Rafting Session (2 Hours)

Feel the true power of whitewater in this exhilarating rafting experience along a world class river course at the National White Water Centre

Available to 9 August 2025

North Wales: Rapid Session (1 Hour)

Experience the adrenaline rush of the Rapid Session in an hour packed with non-stop whitewater thrills at the National White Water Centre

Available to 9 August 2025

North Wales: Private Rafting Safari (1.5 Hours)

Gather your friends or family for an exhilarating private rafting adventure on the stunning, wild rapids of Snowdonia's natural river!

Available from 1 April 2025 to 9 August 2025

North Wales: Canyoning Adventure (2 Hours)

Climb, swim and slide through a pristine Welsh river in this Canyoning Adventure in Snowdonia that's suitable for explorers of all abilities

Available from 1 April 2025 to 8 August 2025
The National White Water Centre Canolfan Tryweryn North Wales,
Fron-goch,
Bala LL23 7NU
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How to find us

Address: National White Water Centre, Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NU

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  • Manon's Riverside Café
  • Parking
  • Toilets & Showers

You should bring swimwear and a towel. If you own a wetsuit and it is suitable for rafting or canyoning (long-legged) then you can bring that along too.

Don't worry if you don't own a wetsuit - you can hire them, as well as wetsuit boots, helmets and buoyancy aids on all sessions.

Yes, the café has a riverside terrace where you can watch the activities. There is also the Tryweryn Trail footpath along the length of the rafting course and many picnic areas dotted around the site.

The minimum age for the Rafting Safari is 10 years old, while the minimum age for Ultimate Rafting, Rapid Session and Canyoning Adventure is 12 years old. 

Yes! As long as you are able to swim and are physically fit, then you will be able to participate. 

Everyone from first-timers to Olympian athletes have enjoyed whitewater rafting in the centre, and many of those who participate in the canyoning are first-timers. 

Yes, the National White Water Centre is dog-friendly. Providing all dogs are kept under control, all are welcome. 

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