English Language, Culture & Adventure. At PGL Centres in the UK and France For 7-17 year olds

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1 English Language, Culture & Adventure At PGL Centres in the UK and France For 7-17 year olds

2 PGL a company you can trust PGL is the UK s largest provider of outdoor education for young people, with a reputation for exciting adventure activities, educational courses and value for money based on over 60 years experience. Our centres, programmes and staff training have all been developed to meet the needs of young people. We are the provider of choice for more than 350,000 guests every year that s more than any other operator in the UK. You can be confident in choosing PGL and we look forward to welcoming your students to our centres. INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 2 A company you can trust 4 Why choose PGL? 6 Adventure Activities 8 Our Programmes 10 English Language Programme 14 Tailor-Made English Experience 16 Adventure Holiday Programme 18 PGL Football School 20 Scottish Adventure and Study 22 Programmes in France 26 PGL centres in the UK 50 PGL centres in France 54 Supporting you 2 Call +44 (0) or visit

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4 Why choose PGL? Our centres We own, staff and manage 16 purpose-built residential centres in the UK (plus three in northern France), all with excellent facilities for the junior market, including classrooms, a wide choice of adventure activities, en suite accommodation and plenty of outdoor space. With locations throughout the UK there s plenty of opportunity to explore some of the major towns and cities in Great Britain. For your peace of mind - and parents as well - our centres provide a safe and secure environment and are only open to PGL guests. Nearly all our centres are open to visiting groups all year round: and because we own our centres, we have the flexibility to accommodate the requirements of different groups. Our centre teams Many members of our staff are permanent and all our centre staff are appointed following the satisfactory completion of a PGL training programme, a probationary period, and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, and Barred List checks. Our UK Head Office team includes our Business Development Managers and Tour Coordinators who can respond to your questions, requests and availability checks quickly and efficiently we won t keep you waiting. Our standards PGL is a British Council Accredited ELT provider so you can be assured of a valuable course led by well-qualified staff in a safe and well-managed environment. The importance of Health and Safety is absolutely central to what we do. Our H&S standards comply with government guidelines and we conduct fully comprehensive risk assessments. All our centres and activities are inspected and approved by BAPA, the British Activity Providers Association, an industry body which sets the standards for quality, safety and value. Where applicable, PGL holds the appropriate licences and/or bonding to ensure your customers are fully protected. All English Language teaching staff are CELTA (or equivalent) qualified. At every centre there is a centre manager who is directly responsible for their team. All visiting groups will have a PGL Groupie a member of the centre team who will look after them, provide support and ensure everyone knows where they need to be and when throughout their stay. INTRODUCTION ABTA No.V Call +44 (0) or visit

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6 Adventure Activities Engaging students to learn through adventure is what we re all about, which is why we offer over 50 different adventure activities, each one designed to motivate, build confidence and encourage development. Adventure activities introduce an exciting and inspiring element into our courses for international students, giving them the opportunity to use and develop their language skills while enjoying the thrill and excitement of the outdoors. There are activities on land, such as climbing and abseiling, adventures on water, including canoeing and raft building - and lots more. All equipment is provided and all activity sessions are led by our well-trained, enthusiastic instructors who know exactly how to make the most of the opportunities each activity presents. For detailed descriptions and video clips of all our exciting adventure activities, please visit INTRODUCTION 6 Call +44 (0) or visit

7 Abseiling Aeroball All Aboard Aquafun Archery Beach/Coastal Walk Blokarting Bouldering Wall Buggy Building Keelboat Sailing Low Level Ropes Course Matrix Mountain Biking Nature Trail Orienteering Burn Walk Problem Solving Cat Walk Raft Building Canoeing Quad Biking Challenge Course Rifle Shooting Climbing Crate Challenge Dragon Boating Dry Slope Skiing Sensory Trail Sports and Team Games Street Surfing Eco Trail Surfing First Aid Trapeze Fencing Forest Trail Giant Swing High Ropes Course Hiking Jacob s Ladder Kayaking Survivor Tree Climb Treetop Trail Tunnel Trail Vertical Challenge Zip Wire 7

8 Our Programmes We offer six courses for international students which all feature our exciting adventure activities and a range of opportunities to learn and improve English. English Language Programme (p10-13) PGL English Language Programmes combine classroom-based teaching with exciting adventure activities and excursions to places of interest in the UK. Students learn to use and develop their English in enjoyable, real-life situations and also in a classroom environment with CELTA (or equivalent) qualified teachers. Tailor-Made English Experience (p14) PGL has so much to offer, so with our Tailor-Made English Experience programme we can help you prepare the perfect itinerary to meet the needs and requirements of your students. Adventure Holidays (p16) Every year more than 15,000 children from the UK and abroad enjoy an Adventure Holiday with PGL. There s so much to enjoy, with a choice of our popular Multi-Activity holidays and our specialist holidays which offer a wide range of themed activities, from pony-trekking to film-making and dance. PGL Football School (p18) PGL Football Schools combine expert football coaching with English language lessons. Develop football skills on the pitch and improve English language skills as well. Scottish Adventure and Study (p20) Learn English in the heart of beautiful Scotland at our scenic residential centre in Perthshire. Enjoy an exciting programme of adventure and study, including white water rafting, mountain biking and canyoning, plus a full day excursion travelling through spectacular scenery on the steam train known as the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter films. Programmes in France (p22) Our France Explorer programme combines local excursions and adventure activities, whilst our French Language course is designed to improve written and spoken French. Both are available at our two châteaux in northern France. INTRODUCTION 8 Call +44 (0) or visit

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10 English Language Programme Overview PGL English Language Programmes are a stimulating combination of classroom learning, exciting adventure activities and visits to places of interest in the UK. They are specially designed to be engaging, enjoyable and fun, giving every student the best opportunities to learn English in a friendly, English-speaking environment. All programmes are based at our purpose-built residential activity centres which provide students with access to our outstanding facilities and adventure activities. Where and when? Fully integrated EFL programme - students are fully integrated with other nationalities at every opportunity. Programme is fixed and available winter, Easter and summer. Multiples of 7 night stays. No minimum numbers. Closed EFL programme - groups remain closed and do not integrate, although there may be English-speaking children on-site. Programme is fixed and available all year round. Minimum group size:12. Available at 12 PGL centres throughout the UK. Key features British Council Accredited courses CELTA qualified teachers Maximum class size of 12* 15 hours of English Language lessons per week One full day and one half day excursion per week Exciting adventure activities each week Organised evening activities every night Free adult place for every 12 students *class size may increase to 15 during peak times OUR PROGRAMMES How does it work? More details overleaf Call +44 (0) or visit

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12 How does it work? English Language Programme (Continued...) English Classes Our English Language courses focus on improving speaking and listening, combined with written work to keep a record of students achievement. Students receive 15 hours of teaching each week in enjoyable, interactive classes with no more than 12 students per class. Courses are taught at four levels, with students assessed on arrival and streamed into classes according to ability. Each student receives a specially designed workbook containing modules and exercises based on their course. A certificate of achievement is presented to each student at the end of the course. All teachers are CELTA (or equivalent) qualified. Cultural Excursions Visits to towns and cities in Britain give students many opportunities to improve their knowledge, fluency and confidence in English, both written and spoken, in real life situations. Our specially designed excursion worksheets provide a fun and informative way of learning. Adventure Activities Every PGL centre has an exciting range of on-site adventure activities such as climbing and abseiling, zip wire, quad biking, raft building and canoeing - all supervised by experienced, well-trained Englishspeaking PGL activity instructors. This means your students have the ideal opportunity to develop fluency and conversational English while enjoying fun-packed outdoor activity sessions. Entertainment Every evening our teams provide an entertainment programme filled with games, quizzes and other activities to keep the group occupied. There is also the potential for students to mix with English-speaking children and further develop their English skills. A full-day and a half-day each week are allocated for excursions to world-famous landmarks and historical sites, where students can visit historically and culturally interesting locations, see the sights and even do some shopping. A member of the PGL centre team will accompany each group to provide support, information and the benefit of their local knowledge. English Language Programme Sample Itinerary English lessons and half-day excursions can be in the morning or afternoon. Timings are approximate and may vary - final programmes will be confirmed on arrival. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 English Language Day 5courses are available Day at 6Marchants Hill, Barton Day Hall, 7 Osmington Bay, Caythorpe Court, Boreatton Park, Winmarleigh Hall & Dalguise. Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast English Lessons English Lessons English Lessons English Lessons Full Day Excursion to London English Lessons OUR PROGRAMMES Arrival and orientation Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Wacky Races Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Adventure Activities Adventure Activities Excursion to Adventure - Giant Swing and - Rifle Shooting and Windsor Castle Activities - Trapeze Zip Wire Quad Biking and Archery Passport to the World Campfire Robot Wars Quiz Show Dinner Disco Lunch Adventure Activities - Raft Building Dinner PGL Sports Night Day 8 Departure Day 12 Call +44 (0) or visit

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14 Tailor-Made English Experience Our Tailor-Made English Experience programme allows you to choose from different elements to create a tailor-made itinerary to meet the requirements of your students. Choose from classroom-based English language lessons delivered by CELTA qualified teachers, excursions to places of interest, Multi-Activity adventure sessions under the supervision of PGL trained instructors and study course sessions where students have the opportunity to practise their speaking, listening and writing skills. Then choose the duration and the PGL centre to suit your students. Where and when? Available at 12 PGL centres throughout the UK. Key features A fully organised, tailor-made tour PGL staff support at every stage Comfortable full board accommodation at every PGL centre A choice of destinations (multi-centre tours available) Minimum group size of just 8 students Free adult place for every 8 students English Experience Sample Itinerary Activities and excursions timings may vary - final programmes will be confirmed on arrival. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Arrival on centre Full Day Excursion to Oxford Adventure activities - Quad Biking and Zip Wire Full Day Excursion to London Full Day Excursion to Thorpe Park Depart OUR PROGRAMMES Lunch English lessons Dinner Welcome session Dinner Photo Challenge Lunch Excursion to Windsor Dinner Cluedo Lunch Theatre Show Dinner at Hard Rock Café Dinner Disco 14 Call +44 (0) or visit

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16 Adventure Holiday Programmes Multi-Activity Holidays Here s the perfect opportunity for international students to socialise with English-speaking children and to learn and improve their conversational English. Our Multi-Activity holidays provide challenges, excitement and fun - all day, every day. They are the ideal opportunity for students to make friends with English-speaking children in a fun and friendly environment. Specialist Holidays In addition to our Multi-Activity adventure programme, our Specialist holidays offer a choice of 25 different programmes, each one providing a fresh challenge, a new hobby, or the chance to learn a new skill. Find out more at Where and when? Programmes in the UK are available for ages Available on specific dates during the UK school holidays. Available at 11 centres throughout the UK and 1 in France. Key features Improve spoken English in an English-speaking environment Packed daily programmes of adventure activities Make friends with British children in fully integrated activity sessions social programme Available for groups and individuals Free adult place for every 12 students Adventure Holiday Programme Sample Itinerary Activities and timings may vary. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 OUR PROGRAMMES Arrive at centre in time for evening meal Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Canoeing Lunch Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Splash Archery and Orienteering Campfire High Ropes and Fencing Zip Wire and Initiative Exercises Capture the Flag Raft Building Talent Show Climbing and Giant Swing Passport to the World Tunnel Trail and Survivor Disco Cat Walk and Quad Biking Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Rifle Shooting Vertical Challenge and Abseiling and Sensory Trail Aeroball and Low Ropes Trapeze and Ball Sports Dinner Disco Day 8 Departure Day 16 Call +44 (0) or visit

17 Specialist Holidays Adrenaline Adventure Bushcraft Climbing Adventure Cook s Academy Dance Explorer Film-making Indiana Jones Leadership Challenge Mediterranean Watersports Mission Spy Motorsports Motorsports Pro Music Studio Paris & Disneyland Photography Adventure Pony Trekking & Riding Skiing & Snowboarding Stage Skills Surfing Two Centre Adventure Video Games Workshop Wellbeing Wet & Wild Xtreme Adventure 17

18 PGL Football School The PGL Football School programme combines expert football coaching sessions with English language learning and excursions to two worldfamous football stadiums. Open to students of all abilities aged 7-17, the course is available on selected dates during UK school holidays at Winmarleigh Hall, our residential adventure centre in Lancashire. Designed to be engaging, enjoyable and fun, this programme is an ideal opportunity for students to learn English in a friendly, English-speaking environment and improve their football skills as well. Where and when? PGL Winmarleigh Hall, Lancashire (p44). One and two week durations. Key features Excursions to two of England s Premier League football grounds (on a 2 week programme) 12 hours of football coaching from qualified FA football coaches per week 15 hours of English Language lessons per week Organised evening activities every night Free adult place for every 12 students PGL Football School Sample Itinerary Final programmes will be confirmed on arrival. Please note that English lessons, football coaching and half-day excursions can be in the morning or afternoon. Timings are approximate and may vary. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 OUR PROGRAMMES Arrive at centre in time for evening meal Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Football Coaching Lunch Lunch Football Coaching Lunch Football Coaching Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Ambush Testing & Induction Campfire English Lessons Football Coaching Quiz Show English Lessons Cluedo English Lessons Capture the Flag English Lessons Lunch Excursion to The National Football Museum in Manchester Passport to the World Full Day Excursion to Manchester and Old Trafford, home of Manchester United Football Club Dinner Disco Day 8 Departure Day 18 Call +44 (0) or visit

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20 Scottish Adventure and Study Based at Dalguise, our residential centre in Perthshire, Scotland, this is a unique opportunity to learn English and enjoy thrilling outdoor adventures in the stunning Scottish countryside. English Classes Specially designed to be engaging, enjoyable and fun, there are 15 hours of English classes a week, with workbooks to complete and a certificate at the end of the course. Adventure Activities There s a packed programme of adventure activities throughout the week including mountain biking, a hill walk at Loch Skiach, white water rafting and canyoning to really get the adrenalin flowing! A magical train ride On their excursion to Fort William, students get the chance to feel like Harry Potter for the day on a Hogwarts Express steam train ride through spectacular scenery. In the evenings As well as fun-packed evening entertainment every night, there is a Scottish night during your stay with traditional food, ceilidh ( caylee ) dancing and folk music. Where and when? Available during the summer at PGL Dalguise (p42) Key features 15 hours of English classes with CELTA qualified teachers Exciting adventure activities including white water rafting and canyoning Full day excursion to Fort William Train ride on Hogwarts Express steam train entertainment every night Scottish night with traditional dancing Free adult place for every 12 students Scottish Adventure Sample Itinerary English lessons can be in the morning or afternoon. Timings are approximate and may vary - final programmes will be confirmed on arrival. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 English Language Day 5courses are available Day at 6Marchants Hill, Barton Day Hall, 7 Osmington Bay, Caythorpe Court, Boreatton Park, Winmarleigh Hall & Dalguise. Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast OUR PROGRAMMES Arrival on centre Free time to settle in Lunch Adventure Activities: Tree Climb & Giant Swing Lunch White Water Rafting Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Ambush English Lessons Campfire Full Day Full day excursion to Fort William, including journey on the Harry Potter steam train across the Glenfinnan viaduct Scottish night English Lessons Quiz Night English Lessons Lunch Mountain hill walk at Loch Skiach Capture the Flag English Lessons Lunch Canyoning Dinner Robot Wars English Lessons Lunch Mountain Biking Dinner Disco Day 8 Departure Day 20 Call +44 (0) or visit

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22 Programmes in France France Explorer Our France Explorer programme combines popular local excursions and adventure activities, and is available at two of our centres in northern France - Château de Grande Romaine in Paris and Château du Tertre in Normandy. Programmes can be tailored to meet the requirements of your group; so you choose the excursions and our experienced Tour Organisers will create the perfect itinerary to make the most of your students time in France. How does it work? Explore You select a programme of excursions from a variety of full and half day options. Adventure We arrange an exciting programme of outdoor activity sessions in the centre grounds, supervised by trained PGL staff, to develop students personally and socially. Entertainment At the end of each day students enjoy a full entertainment programme, run by our friendly centre teams, which can be tailored to suit their needs. French Language Course Add a PGL French Language course to your programme. These courses are designed to improve written and spoken French using a range of study modules and hands-on learning combined with adventure activities. Disney France Explorer Sample Itinerary Activities and excursions timings may vary - final programmes will be confirmed on arrival. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Brie-Comte-Robert Town Trail and Market Full Day Disneyland Paris Eiffel Tower Visit to Musée du Louvre Montmartre and Sacré Coeur Depart OUR PROGRAMMES Arrive at centre Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Welcome tour Quiz Crêpe Making Disney Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Climbing and Archery Disney Guided coach tour of Paris Campfire Walk down the Champs Elysées and go up the Arc de Triomphe Boules Sightseeing boat trip on the River Seine Disco 22 Call +44 (0) or visit

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24 PGL Centres UK and France All our centres are purpose-built outdoor education centres which we own and manage, and our excellent reputation rests on the high quality of our accommodation, facilities and centre staff. There s always a warm, friendly welcome to all our guests when they arrive at their chosen centre and a PGL Group Leader assigned to each group to make sure they find their way around to their accommodation, the dining room, lessons and activities. Accommodation Accommodation is comfortable and en suite, with students occupying single sex rooms. Facilities All centres provide on-site adventure activities and there s always plenty of outdoor space to enjoy, plus games and sports areas. Some of our larger centres have swimming pools and sports halls. Find out more about our centres at Menus There is a choice of food at every mealtime and we always offer a vegetarian option. All our food is freshly cooked by our catering team and accompanied by generous portions of fruit, vegetables and salad. We are happy to cater for special dietary requirements, so please let us know at the time of booking if any of your students have a special diet or food allergy so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Find out more and view our menus at New for 2018! We re opening two new centres in 2018 so there s even more choice on where to send your students! Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk (p26) Close to London and Cambridge Newby Wiske Hall, North Yorkshire (p28) Close to York, Leeds and Newcastle OUR CENTRES 24 Call +44 (0) or visit

25 Our centres in the UK Dalguise, Perthshire, Scotland Page 42 Newby Wiske Hall, Yorkshire NEW Page 28 Winmarleigh Hall, Lancashire Page 44 Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire Page 36 Scotland Glasgow 1 Edinburgh 5 Boreatton Park, Shropshire Page Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk NEW Page 26 Liddington, Wiltshire Page Manchester Barton Hall, Devon Page 40 Osmington Bay, Dorset Page 38 Little Canada, Isle of Wight Page 48 Marchants Hill, Surrey Page 30 Wales 5 Bristol England Birmingham 11 4 Portsmouth London Heathrow Harwich London Stansted London Gatwck 12 6 Dover 12 Windmill Hill, East Sussex Page 32 Our centres in France Calais 13 Château du Tertre, Normandy Page Charles de Gaulle Château de Grande Romaine, Paris Page 50 France 25

26 NEW for 2018 Bawdsey Manor Transfers Stansted Airport 1hr 45mins Suffolk Luton Airport 2hrs 30mins Gatwick Airport 2hrs 30mins Heathrow Airport 2hrs 45mins Within easy reach of London and Cambridge St Pancras (Eurostar) 2hrs 30mins 20 on-site adventure activities Harwich Ferry Terminal 1hr 15mins Capacity Accommodation Beautiful Grade II listed coastal manor house Purpose-built modern accommodation blocks. 140 acres of stunning grounds to explore Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty with views across the North Sea Programmes available English Language Tailor-made English Experience Students: En suite rooms sleep 2-6 Leaders: Twin en suite rooms Adventure Holiday Activities aeroball archery beach walk buggy building canoeing challenge course fencing giant swing jacob s ladder orienteering problem solving raft building rifle shooting sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze zip wire abseiling climbing Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Beaches Playing fields Classrooms Shop Gym Student lounges Leaders lounges London Cambridge Ipswich Colchester Norwich St Paul s Cathedral and River Thames For full details of this centre visit 26 Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour

27 PGL Bawdsey Manor, Bawdsey, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3BH 27

28 NEW for 2018 Newby Wiske Hall Transfers Leeds Bradford Airport 1hr North Yorkshire Newcastle Airport 1hr 30mins Manchester Airport 2hrs Close to the cities of York, Leeds and Newcastle 17 on-site adventure activities Capacity Located between the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks 30 acres of stunning grounds to explore Accommodation Grade II listed former stately home dating back to the 1600s Programmes available English Language Tailor-made English Experience Adventure Holiday Activities aeroball archery canoeing challenge course low level ropes course orienteering building rifle shooting sensory trail survivor abseiling giant raft Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6 Leaders: En suite single rooms swing climbing fencing problem solving trapeze zip wire Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Leeds Newcastle York Manchester Harrogate Darlington Durham Football pitch and playing fields On-site lake Leaders lounges Shop Meeting rooms / classrooms Newcastle Upon Tyne Dean Street For full details of this centre visit 28 Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour Sports hall

29 PGL Newby Wiske Hall, Newby Wiske, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 9HA 29

30 Marchants Hill Transfers Gatwick Airport 1hr Surrey Heathrow Airport 1hr St Pancras (Eurostar) 1½ hrs Close to London, Oxford and Windsor Castle 20 on-site adventure activities 45 acres of grounds Capacity Located by an area of outstanding natural beauty Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6 Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms Programmes available English Language Tailor-Made English Experience Activities abseiling aeroball archery challenge giant swing hiking jacob s ladder orienteering problem solving quad biking sensory trail sports and team games Adventure Holiday course climbing fencing low level ropes course raft building rifle shooting survivor trapeze zip wire Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES London Oxford Portsmouth Windsor Thorpe Park Theme Park Canterbury Classrooms Large playing field Common/games room Leaders bar Disco/indoor area Shop Lake Houses of Parliament & Big Ben, London For full details of this centre visit 30 Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour Leaders lounge Sports hall

31 PGL Marchants Hill, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6RF 31

32 Windmill Hill Transfers Gatwick Airport 1hr East Sussex Heathrow Airport 1hr St Pancras (Eurostar) 1½ hrs Close to London and Brighton 21 on-site adventure activities 21 acres of grounds Capacity Outdoor heated swimming pool Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6 Leaders: Twin en suite rooms Programmes available English Language Activities abseiling Tailor-Made English Experience Adventure Holiday * May-Sept aeroball all aboard challenge course sensory trail sports and team games jacob s ladder fencing problem solving climbing orienteering aquafun* archery canoeing giant swing hiking raft building trapeze tunnel rifle shooting zip wire trail Facilities Classrooms Football pitch and playing fields Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES London Brighton Canterbury Battle Thorpe Park Theme Park Hastings Heated outdoor swimming pool (MaySept) Royal Pavilion, Brighton For full details of this centre visit 32 Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour Leaders bar and lounges Netball courts Shop Sports hall

33 PGL Windmill Hill, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 4RZ 33

34 Boreatton Park Transfers Manchester Airport 1½ hrs Shropshire Birmingham Airport 1½ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 3 hrs Close to the cities of Liverpool and Manchester 23 on-site adventure activities 250 acres of grounds Capacity Three lakes for watersports Accommodation Students: En suite* rooms sleep 4-6 Leaders: Twin en suite rooms Programmes available English Language Activities abseiling giant swing orienteering sensory trail aeroball Tailor-Made English Experience archery high ropes course problem solving survivor trapeze canoeing jacob s ladder quad biking tunnel trail Adventure Holiday challenge course kayaking climbing fencing low level ropes course raft building vertical challenge rifle shooting zip wire Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Liverpool Ironbridge / Blists Hill Stratford-upon-Avon Chester Alton Towers Theme Park West Midlands Safari Park London Classrooms Meeting rooms Drying rooms Netball courts Football pitch and playing fields Shop Leaders bar and lounges Sports hall Shakespeare s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon For full details of this centre visit 34 Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour * En suite is not guaranteed on the Adventure Holiday Programme.

35 PGL Boreatton Park, Baschurch, Shropshire SY4 2BA 35

36 Caythorpe Court Transfers Stansted Airport 2 hrs Lincolnshire Heathrow Airport 2 hrs Birmingham Airport 1½ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 2½ hrs Close to the historic cities of York and Cambridge 24 on-site adventure activities 65 acres of grounds Capacity Beautiful historic mansion house Accommodation Football pitch and playing fields Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6 Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms Programmes available English Language Activities abseiling aeroball Tailor-Made English Experience all aboard archery challenge Adventure Holiday course giant swing high ropes course jacob s ladder kayaking climbing fencing low level ropes course problem solving quad biking raft building rifle shooting sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze tunnel trail vertical challenge zip wire orienteering Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Cambridge York Lincoln Stamford Sherwood Forest Skegness Classrooms Leaders lounge Football pitch and playing fields Meeting rooms Lakes Sports hall Leaders bar King s College, Cambridge For full details of this centre visit 36 Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour Shop

37 PGL Caythorpe Court, Caythorpe, Lincolnshire NG32 3ER 37

38 Osmington Bay Transfers Bristol Airport 2 hrs Dorset Heathrow Airport 2½ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 2 hrs Close to historic cities of Bath and Salisbury 28 adventure activities 42 acres of grounds Capacity Watersports at nearby Portland Bay the 2012 Olympic venue Accommodation Direct access to the beach Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-8 Leaders: Twin en suite rooms Programmes available English Language Tailor-Made English Experience Adventure Holiday Activities * May-Oct ** On or off-site abseiling aeroball archery beach walk buggy building climbing dragon boating* fencing first aid giant swing hiking jacob s ladder kayaking* keelboat sailing* low level ropes course mountain biking** orienteering problem solving quad biking raft building** rifle shooting sensory trail sports and team games street surfing survivor trapeze tunnel trail zip wire Facilities Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Stonehenge & Salisbury Bath Corfe Castle Weymouth Dorchester Bournemouth London Bath For full details of this centre visit 38 Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour Classrooms Leaders bar ICT facilities Leaders lounge Indoor Activity Zone Shop Lake Sports hall

39 PGL Osmington Bay, Osmington, Dorset DT3 6EG 39

40 Barton Hall Transfers Bristol Airport 1¾ hrs Devon Heathrow Airport 3½ hrs Exeter Airport 1½ hrs Close to Dartmoor National Park and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth 25 on-site adventure activities 42 acres of grounds Capacity Coastal location with beautiful beaches nearby Accommodation Heated outdoor swimming pool and on-site dry ski slope Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6 Leaders: Twin en suite rooms Programmes available English Language Activities aeroball Tailor-Made English Experience * Supplement applies aquafun archery buggy building canoeing dry slope skiing* fencing giant swing challenge course jacob s ladder mountain biking nature trail orienteering problem solving quad biking raft building sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze vertical challenge zip wire abseiling climbing crate challenge Sample Excursions Exeter Plymouth Dartmouth Paignton Torquay Dartmoor National Park Babbacombe Bay Paignton For full details of this centre visit 40 Dry ski slope Leaders lounge Indoor activity zone Meeting rooms Lake Outdoor heated swimming pool Leaders bar ruth sempl OUR CENTRES Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour Shop

41 PGL Barton Hall, Torquay, Devon TQ2 8JY 41

42 Dalguise Transfers Edinburgh Airport 1¼ hrs Perthshire, Scotland Glasgow Airport 2 hrs Get a real taste of Scotland in the heart of the Scottish countryside, just 1½ hours from the historic capital, Edinburgh 25 on-site adventure activities in 50 acres of grounds Capacity th century mansion house beautifully located in a wooded valley Former summer home of Beatrix Potter, world famous children s author Accommodation Programmes available Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6* Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms English Language Tailor-Made English Experience Scottish Adventure & Study Activities abseiling Adventure Holiday burn walk canoeing* * May-Oct archery cat walk challenge course climbing fencing giant swing jacob s ladder mountain biking nature trail orienteering problem solving quad biking raft building* rifle shooting sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze tree climb vertical challenge zip wire forest trail Classrooms Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Edinburgh Stirling Dunkeld Blair Athol Glasgow Loch Ness Pitlochry Basketball / Sports court Lochs Leaders lounge Meeting rooms Shop Sports dome Edinburgh Castle For full details of this centre visit 42 Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit o Virtual Tour * For English Language Programmes. Other programmes may sleep 6-10.

43 PGL Dalguise, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0JX 43

44 Winmarleigh Hall Transfers Birmingham Airport 2 hrs Lancashire Manchester Airport 1¼ hrs Leeds Bradford Airport - 2 hrs Liverpool Airport - 1½ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 5 hrs Close to the cities of York, Manchester and Liverpool 20 on-site adventure activities 50 acres of gardens, park and woodland Capacity Spectacular former Victorian estate Accommodation Indoor games rooms Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6 Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms Programmes available English Language Adventure Holiday Activities Tailor-Made English Experience PGL Football School archery canoeing challenge course climbing swing high ropes course jacob s ladder low level ropes course orienteering problem solving quad biking raft building sensory trail survivor trapeze vertical challenge zip wire abseiling fencing all aboard giant Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Classrooms Lake Floodlit activity areas Leaders lounges Football pitch Shop Games rooms Manchester Liverpool Lancaster Blackpool York Liverpool For full details of this centre visit 44 Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour

45 PGL Winmarleigh Hall, Winmarleigh, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0LA 45

46 Liddington Transfers Gatwick Airport 1¾ hrs Wiltshire Heathrow Airport 1¼ hrs Bristol Airport 1¼ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 1½ hrs Centrally located within easy reach of major cities including London 25 on-site adventure activities 150 acres of grounds Capacity Common room with pool table, games machines, air hockey and TV Accommodation Three lakes for watersports Programmes available Tailor-Made English Experience Students: En suite rooms sleep 3-6 Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms Adventure Holiday Activities abseiling aeroball archery canoeing challenge course climbing crate challenge fencing first aid giant swing jacob s ladder mountain biking nature trail orienteering problem solving quad biking raft building sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze treetop trail tunnel trail vertical challenge zip wire Activity barn Classrooms Common room Floodlit sports pitch Football pitches Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Bath London Stonehenge Windsor Stratford Oxford West Midlands Safari Park Stonehenge For full details of this centre visit 46 Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit 360o Virtual Tour Leaders bar Leaders lounges Lecture theatres Netball courts Shop

47 PGL Liddington, Foxhill, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 0DZ 47

48 Little Canada Transfers Gatwick Airport 2¾ hrs Isle of Wight Heathrow Airport 2¾ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 3 hrs Close to Newport and only 10 minutes from the ferry port 28 on-site adventure activities 48 acres of grounds Capacity Private access to the sea front Accommodation The Matrix - mystery adventure activity unique to this centre! Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6 Leaders: Single, twin or triple en suite rooms Programmes available English Language Activities challenge course kayaking all aboard climbing** keelboat sailing quad biking Adventure Holiday ** Indoor and outdoor aeroball abseiling Tailor-Made English Experience sensory trail archery dragon boating buggy building beach walk fencing low level ropes course sports and team games matrix cat walk hiking jacob s ladder orienteering problem solving giant swing survivor canoeing trapeze tunnel trail zip wire Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Portsmouth Carisbrooke Castle Isle of Wight Zoo London Cowes Alum Bay Osborne House Classrooms Leaders lounge ICT facilities Shop Indoor Activity Zone Sports hall Leaders bar HMS Victory, Portsmouth For full details of this centre visit 48 Facilities Call +44 (0) or visit o Virtual Tour

49 PGL Little Canada, Wootton, Isle of Wight PO33 4JP 49

50 Château de Grande Romaine Transfers Charles de Gaulle Airport ¾ hr Paris, France Close to Paris and Disneyland 8 adventure activities Accommodation 5m investment in new and refurbished accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-7 Leaders: Twin en suite rooms 70 acres of grounds Capacity Cinema, games room and heated outdoor swimming pool Programmes available France Explorer Activities abseiling French Language archery climbing low ropes course orienteering team challenge trapeze zip wire Facilities Boules pitch Cinema room Classrooms Sample Excursions OUR CENTRES Eiffel Tower The Louvre Disneyland Paris Bateaux Parisiens Sacré Coeur and Montmartre Notre Dame Château de Versailles Football pitches Games room Leaders lounge Eiffel Tower, Paris For full details of this centre visit 50 Call +44 (0) or visit o Virtual Tour Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - Sept) Shop Tennis courts Volleyball court

51 PGL Château de Grande Romaine, Lesigny, France 51

52 Château du Tertre Transfers Charles de Gaulle Airport 3½ hrs Normandy, France Rural location close to Brittany and the Loire 16 adventure activities 36 acres of grounds Capacity Accommodation 19th century château Programmes available France Explorer Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6 Leaders: Twin en suite rooms French Language Adventure Holiday Activities abseiling archery ball games canoeing challenge course climbing fencing initiative exercises low level ropes course orienteering raft building rifle shooting sensory trail survivor team challenge team games trapeze zip wire Sample Excursions Normandy Bayeux Fougères Castle Mont St Michel Colleville-sur-Mer US Cemetery D-Day landing beach OUR CENTRES Le Mont Saint-Michel For full details of this centre visit 52 Call +44 (0) or visit o Virtual Tour Facilities Bar etc Boules pitches Leaders lounge Classrooms Shop Extensive grounds for volleyball, football Sports hall Volleyball

53 PGL Château du Tertre, Ambrières-les-Vallées, France 53

54 Supporting You Customer support and booking service Delivering excellent customer support is one of our top priorities and with PGL you ll get all the support you need to promote our programmes to your students. We make the booking process as easy and as straightforward as possible with expert advice available on the phone and on our website. Talk to one of our dedicated Business Development Managers or to discuss your requirements. We will provide you with all the information you need, such as prices and availability - and because we own and manage all our centres we can respond to your enquiries quickly. There are plenty of materials available to help you promote PGL, as well as our website and dedicated client area, My PGL. Once you have made a booking with us, you will have the assistance of your Business Development Manager and a dedicated Tour Coordinator who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have - quickly and efficiently. Transfers We can arrange group or individual transfers according to your requirements. Find out more Free Familiarisation Trips Find out more about PGL by visiting one of our centres on one of our free Fam Trips. You can see how we operate, inspect our accommodation, meet the centre team and get a real taste of the PGL experience. You can even try out some of our activities for yourself. To arrange a visit please contact one of our Business Development Managers: Visit our website Visit our website at for more information including video clips, photos and descriptions of all our centres, courses and activities. If you have a question or query and can t find the answer in our brochures or on our website, please call us and talk to one of our Business Development Managers they re here to help. international@pgl.co.uk Telephone: +44 (0) Meet and greet travel service If you have booked PGL transport, guests will be met off the plane and escorted to the arrival hall where they will board their transport to their PGL centre. AGENT GUIDE 54 Call +44 (0) or visit

55 Find out more at MyPGL A-Z of activities Access your booking details, essential information, documents and presentations with MyPGL. Visit the centre web pages to see our activities in action, with detailed descriptions, photos and videos. Popular excursions and itinerary ideas Find out the best places to visit and where to go to make the most of your stay. Our affiliations: your peace of mind Find out which partnerships and affiliations are in place to ensure your PGL experience is the best it can be and of the highest possible standard. Virtual Tours Visit the centre web pages to explore our centres inside and out with our 360 o virtual tours. You can take a tour of the centre, see our facilities and get a glimpse of our adventure activities in action. 55

56 We are PGL Giving young people the freedom to be the best they can be. Inspiring confidence to realise potential. Taking the classroom outside for a learning experience like no other. Creating life-enriching adventures since Celebrating success for 60 years. Contact us +44 (0) international@pgl.co.uk Share your stories PGL Schools and Groups (Official) ABTA No.V2683 PGL Travel Ltd. Alton Court, Penyard Lane, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5GL Tel: +44 (0) international@pgl.co.uk Web: Registered in England No