PGL English Language and Culture Brochure

At PGL Centres in the UK and France For 7-17 year olds

English Language,Culture & Adventure

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CONTENTS2 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 UK50 PGL centres in France 54 Supporting you

PGL – a company you can trustPGL 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.

2 Call +44 (0) 333 321 2112 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/international

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.

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.

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.

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Adventure ActivitiesEngaging 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 www.pgl.co.uk/activities

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AbseilingAeroball

All AboardAquafun

ArcheryBeach/Coastal WalkBlokartingBouldering WallBuggy BuildingBurn WalkCanoeingCat WalkChallenge CourseClimbingCrate ChallengeDragon BoatingDry Slope SkiingEco TrailFencingFirst AidForest TrailGiant SwingHigh Ropes CourseHiking

Jacob’s LadderKayaking

Keelboat SailingLow Level Ropes CourseMatrixMountain BikingNature TrailOrienteeringProblem SolvingQuad BikingRaft BuildingRifle ShootingSensory TrailSports and Team GamesStreet SurfingSurfingSurvivorTrapezeTree ClimbTreetop Trail Tunnel TrailVertical ChallengeZip Wire

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Our Programmes

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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.


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.

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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

How does it work? More detailsoverleaf...

English Language ProgrammeOverview


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 ExcursionsVisits 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.

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.

Adventure ActivitiesEvery 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 English-speaking PGL activity instructors.

This means your students have the ideal opportunity to develop fluency and conversational English while enjoying fun-packed outdoor activity sessions.

Evening EntertainmentEvery 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.

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How does it work?

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English Language courses are available at Marchants Hill, Barton Hall, Osmington Bay , Caythorpe Court, Boreatton Park, Winmarleigh Hall & Dalguise.

English Language Programme Sample ItineraryEnglish 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.

Afternoon Arrival and orientation

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7

Breakfast Breakfast BreakfastBreakfast BreakfastBreakfast

Lunch Lunch LunchLunch

Lunch

Dinner Dinner Dinner DinnerDinner

Dinner

DinnerEveningWacky Races

EveningPassport to the World

EveningCampfire

EveningQuiz Show

EveningRobot Wars

EveningPGL Sports Night

EveningDisco

MorningEnglish Lessons




Full DayExcursion to London


AfternoonAdventure Activities- Giant Swing and Trapeze

AfternoonAdventure Activities - Rifle Shooting and Zip Wire

AfternoonAdventure Activities -Quad Bikingand Archery

AfternoonAdventure Activities - Raft BuildingAfternoon

Excursion to Windsor Castle

Departure Day

Day 8


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.

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Tailor-MadeEnglish Experience

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


English Experience Sample ItineraryActivities and excursions timings may vary - final programmes will be confirmed on arrival.

Afternoon English lessons

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner DinnerEveningWelcome session

EveningDinner at Hard Rock Café

EveningDisco

MorningArrival on centre

MorningDepart

AfternoonExcursion to Windsor

AfternoonTheatreShow

Breakfast

Lunch Lunch

DinnerEveningCluedo

MorningAdventure activities - Quad Biking and Zip Wire

Breakfast

DinnerEveningPhoto Challenge

Full DayExcursion to Oxford

Full DayExcursion to Thorpe Park

Full DayExcursion to London

Where and when?Available at 12 PGL centres throughout the UK.


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 HolidaysIn 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 www.pgl.co.uk/holidays

Where and when?Programmes in the UK are available for ages 7-16.Available on specific dates during the UK school holidays. Available at 11 centres throughout the UK and 1 in France.

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Adventure Holiday Programme Sample ItineraryActivities and timings may vary.

Afternoon Arrive at centre in time for evening meal


Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

LunchLunch


Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

Dinner

EveningSplash

EveningCampfire

EveningCapture the Flag

EveningTalent Show


EveningDisco

EveningDisco

MorningArchery andOrienteering

MorningHigh RopesandFencing

MorningRaft Building

MorningTunnel Trail andSurvivor

MorningCat Walk andQuad Biking

MorningClimbing andGiant Swing

AfternoonCanoeing

AfternoonZip Wire andInitiative Exercises

AfternoonRifle Shootingand Abseiling

AfternoonVertical Challenge and Sensory Trail

AfternoonTrapeze and Ball Sports

AfternoonAeroballandLow Ropes

Departure Day

Day 8

Adventure Holiday Programmes

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◾ Evening social programme◾ Available for groups and individuals◾ Free adult place for every 12 students


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

Specialist Holidays

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The PGL Football School programme combines expert football coaching sessions with English language learning and excursions to two world-famous 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.

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PGL Football School Sample ItineraryFinal 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.

Afternoon Arrive at centre in time for evening meal



LunchLunch

LunchLunch

Lunch

Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

Dinner

EveningAmbush

EveningCampfire

EveningQuiz Show

EveningCluedo



EveningDisco

MorningTesting & Induction




Full DayExcursion to Manchester and Old Trafford, home of Manchester United Football Club


AfternoonFootball Coaching



AfternoonExcursion to TheNational FootballMuseum in Manchester

AfternoonFootballCoaching

Departure Day

Day 8

PGL FootballSchool

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


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Scottish Adventure and Study

Scottish Adventure Sample ItineraryEnglish lessons can be in the morning or afternoon. Timings are approximate and may vary - final programmes will be confirmed on arrival.

English Language courses are available at Marchants Hill, Barton Hall, Osmington Bay , Caythorpe Court, Boreatton Park, Winmarleigh Hall & Dalguise.

Afternoon Arrival on centreFree time to settle in


Breakfast Breakfast BreakfastBreakfast BreakfastBreakfast

Lunch LunchLunchLunch

Lunch

Dinner Dinner Dinner DinnerDinner

Dinner

DinnerEveningAmbush

EveningCampfire

EveningScottish night


EveningQuiz Night

EveningDisco

EveningRobot Wars


Full DayFull day excursion to Fort William, including journey on the Harry Potter steam train across the Glenfinnan viaduct





AfternoonAdventure Activities: Tree Climb & Giant Swing

AfternoonMountain hill walk at Loch Skiach

AfternoonMountain Biking

AfternoonCanyoningAfternoon

White Water Rafting

Departure Day

Day 8

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 ActivitiesThere’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 rideOn 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 eveningsAs 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

◾ Evening entertainment every night

◾ Scottish night with traditional dancing



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French Language CourseAdd 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.

France ExplorerOur 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?ExploreYou select a programme of excursions from a variety of full and half day options.

AdventureWe arrange an exciting programme of outdoor activity sessions inthe centre grounds, supervised by trained PGL staff, to developstudents personally and socially.

Evening EntertainmentAt 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.

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Programmes in France

France Explorer Sample ItineraryActivities and excursions timings may vary - final programmes will be confirmed on arrival.

Afternoon Arrive at centre




Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner DinnerEveningWelcome tour

EveningQuiz

EveningCrêpe Making

EveningCampfire

EveningBoules

EveningDisco

MorningBrie-Comte-RobertTown Trail andMarket

MorningEiffel Tower

MorningMontmartre andSacré Coeur

MorningDepartMorning

Visit to Musée du Louvre

AfternoonClimbing and Archery

AfternoonGuided coachtour of Paris

AfternoonSightseeing boat trip on the River Seine

AfternoonWalk down the Champs Elysées and go up the Arc de Triomphe

Full DayDisneyland® Paris

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PGL CentresUK and France

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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.

AccommodationAccommodation is comfortable and en suite, with students occupying single sex rooms.

FacilitiesAll 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 www.pgl.co.uk/intcentres

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

MenusThere 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 www.pgl.co.uk/food


Our centres in the UK

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Wales

Scotland

LondonStansted

LondonHeathrow

LondonGatwck

Bristol

Birmingham

Manchester

EdinburghGlasgow

Dalguise, Perthshire, ScotlandPage 42

Boreatton Park, ShropshirePage 34

Newby Wiske Hall, Yorkshire NEWPage 28

Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk NEWPage 26

Winmarleigh Hall, LancashirePage 44

Liddington, WiltshirePage 46

Osmington Bay, DorsetPage 38

Caythorpe Court, LincolnshirePage 36

Barton Hall, DevonPage 40

Little Canada, Isle of WightPage 48

Marchants Hill, SurreyPage 30

Windmill Hill, East SussexPage 32

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Château du Tertre, NormandyPage 52

Our centres in France

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Programmes available◾ English Language ◾ Tailor-made English Experience ◾ Adventure Holiday

Bawdsey ManorSuffolk

Sample Excursions◾ London◾ Cambridge◾ Ipswich◾ Colchester◾ Norwich

Activitiesabseiling aeroball archery beach walk buggy building canoeing challenge course climbing fencing giant swing jacob’s ladder orienteering problem solving raft building rifle shooting sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze zip wire

◾ Within easy reach of London and Cambridge

◾ 20 on-site adventure activities

◾ Capacity - 300

◾ Beautiful Grade II listed coastal manor house

◾ 140 acres of stunning grounds to explore

◾ Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty with views across the North Sea

Accommodation Purpose-built modern accommodation blocks.Students: En suite rooms sleep 2-6 Leaders: Twin en suite rooms

Transfers Stansted Airport – 1hr 45mins

Luton Airport – 2hrs 30mins

Gatwick Airport– 2hrs 30mins

Heathrow Airport– 2hrs 45mins

St Pancras (Eurostar) – 2hrs 30mins

Harwich Ferry Terminal – 1hr 15mins

BeachesClassrooms GymLeaders’ lounges

Playing fields Shop Student lounges

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St Paul’s Cathedral and River Thames

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Virtual TourFor full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intbawdsey

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

Programmes available◾ English Language ◾ Tailor-made English Experience ◾ Adventure Holiday

Newby Wiske HallNorth Yorkshire

Sample Excursions◾ Leeds ◾ Newcastle◾ York ◾ Manchester ◾ Harrogate ◾ Darlington ◾ Durham

Activitiesabseiling aeroball archery canoeing challenge course climbing fencing giant swing low level ropes course orienteering problem solving raft building rifle shooting sensory trail survivor trapeze zip wire

◾ Close to the cities of York, Leeds and Newcastle


◾ Capacity - 240

◾ Located between the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks

◾ 30 acres of stunning grounds to explore

◾ Grade II listed former stately home dating back to the 1600sAccommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6Leaders: En suite single rooms

Transfers Leeds Bradford Airport – 1hr Newcastle Airport – 1hr 30mins Manchester Airport – 2hrs

Football pitch and playing fields Leaders’ lounges Meeting rooms / classrooms

On-site lake Sports hall Shop

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Newcastle Upon Tyne Dean Street

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

Marchants HillSurrey

For full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intmarchants

Sample Excursions◾ London◾ Oxford◾ Portsmouth ◾ Windsor◾ Thorpe Park Theme Park ◾ Canterbury

Activitiesabseiling aeroball archery challenge course climbing fencing giant swing hiking jacob’s ladder low level ropes course orienteering problem solving quad biking raft building rifle shooting sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze zip wire

◾ Close to London, Oxford and Windsor Castle◾ 20 on-site adventure activities◾ 45 acres of grounds ◾ Capacity - 490 ◾ Located by an area of outstanding natural beauty

Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms

Transfers Gatwick Airport 1hr Heathrow Airport 1hr St Pancras (Eurostar) 1½ hrs

ClassroomsCommon/games room Disco/indoor areaLake

Large playing fieldLeaders’ barLeaders’ loungeShopSports hall

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Houses of Parliament & Big Ben, London

Programmes available◾ English Language ◾ Tailor-Made English Experience ◾ Adventure Holiday

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PGL Marchants Hill, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6RF 31

Windmill HillEast Sussex

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Sample Excursions◾ London◾ Brighton◾ Canterbury◾ Battle◾ Thorpe Park Theme Park ◾ Hastings

Activitiesabseiling aeroball all aboard aquafun* archery canoeing challenge course climbing fencing giant swing hikingjacob’s ladder orienteering problem solving raft building rifle shooting sensory trail sports and team games trapeze tunnel trail zip wire

◾ Close to London and Brighton◾ 21 on-site adventure activities◾ 21 acres of grounds◾ Capacity - 440◾ Outdoor heated swimming pool

Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6Leaders: Twin en suite rooms

Transfers Gatwick Airport 1hr Heathrow Airport 1hr St Pancras (Eurostar) 1½ hrs

ClassroomsFootball pitch and playing fieldsHeated outdoor swimming pool (May-Sept)

Leaders’ bar and loungesNetball courtsShopSports hall

Facilities

Royal Pavilion, Brighton


* May-Sept

For full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intwindmill360o

Virtual Tour


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

Boreatton ParkShropshire

Sample Excursions ◾ Liverpool◾ Ironbridge / Blists Hill◾ Stratford-upon-Avon◾ Chester◾ Alton Towers Theme Park◾ West Midlands Safari Park◾ London

Activitiesabseiling aeroball archery canoeing challenge course climbing fencing

giant swing high ropes course jacob’s ladder kayaking low level ropes course orienteering problem solving quad biking raft building rifle shooting sensory trail survivor trapeze tunnel trail vertical challenge zip wire

◾ Close to the cities of Liverpool and Manchester


◾ 250 acres of grounds

◾ Capacity - 910

◾ Three lakes for watersports

Accommodation Students: En suite* rooms sleep 4-6Leaders: Twin en suite rooms

Transfers Manchester Airport 1½ hrs Birmingham Airport 1½ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 3 hrs

ClassroomsDrying roomsFootball pitch and playing fieldsLeaders’ bar and lounges

Meeting roomsNetball courtsShopSports hall

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Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon

* En suite is not guaranteed on the Adventure Holiday Programme.


For full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intboreatton360o

Virtual Tour


PGL Boreatton Park, Baschurch, Shropshire SY4 2BA 35

Caythorpe CourtLincolnshire

Sample Excursions◾ Cambridge◾ York◾ Lincoln◾ Stamford◾ Sherwood Forest ◾ Skegness

Activitiesabseiling aeroball all aboard archery challenge course climbing fencing giant swing high ropes course jacob’s ladder kayaking low level ropes courseorienteering problem solving quad biking raft building rifle shooting sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze tunnel trail vertical challenge zip wire

◾ Close to the historic cities of York and Cambridge



◾ Capacity - 640

◾ Beautiful historic mansion house

◾ Football pitch and playing fields Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms

Transfers Stansted Airport 2 hrs Heathrow Airport 2 hrs Birmingham Airport 1½ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 2½ hrs

Classrooms Football pitch and playing fieldsLakesLeaders’ bar

Leaders’ loungeMeeting roomsShopSports hall

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King’s College, Cambridge


For full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intcaythorpe360o

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PGL Caythorpe Court, Caythorpe, Lincolnshire NG32 3ER 37

Osmington BayDorset

Sample Excursions◾ Stonehenge & Salisbury◾ Bath◾ Corfe Castle◾ Weymouth◾ Dorchester◾ Bournemouth◾ London

Activitiesabseiling 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

◾ Close to historic cities of Bath and Salisbury

◾ 28 adventure activities


◾ Capacity - 1050

◾ Watersports at nearby Portland Bay – the 2012 Olympic venue

◾ Direct access to the beach Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-8Leaders: Twin en suite rooms

Transfers Bristol Airport 2 hrs Heathrow Airport 2½ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 2 hrs

ClassroomsICT facilitiesIndoor Activity ZoneLake

Leaders’ barLeaders’ loungeShopSports hall

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* May-Oct ** On or off-site

Bath


For full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intosmington360o

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PGL Osmington Bay, Osmington, Dorset DT3 6EG 39

Barton HallDevon

Sample Excursions◾ Exeter◾ Plymouth◾ Dartmouth◾ Paignton◾ Torquay◾ Dartmoor National Park◾ Babbacombe Bay

Activitiesabseiling aeroball aquafun archery buggy building canoeing challenge course climbing crate challenge dry slope skiing* fencing giant swing 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

◾ Close to Dartmoor National Park and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth



◾ Capacity - 700

◾ Coastal location with beautiful beaches nearby

◾ Heated outdoor swimming pool and on-site dry ski slopeAccommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6Leaders: Twin en suite rooms

Transfers Bristol Airport 1¾ hrs Heathrow Airport 3½ hrs Exeter Airport 1½ hrs

Dry ski slope Indoor activity zoneLakeLeaders’ bar

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Programmes available◾ English Language ◾ Tailor-Made English Experience

For full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intbarton360o

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PGL Barton Hall, Torquay, Devon TQ2 8JY 41

DalguisePerthshire, Scotland

Sample Excursions◾ Edinburgh◾ Stirling◾ Dunkeld◾ Blair Athol ◾ Glasgow ◾ Loch Ness◾ Pitlochry

Activitiesabseiling archery burn walk canoeing* cat walk challenge course climbing fencing forest trail 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

◾ 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 - 440

◾ 18th century mansion house beautifully located in a wooded valley

◾ Former summer home of Beatrix Potter, world famous children’s author Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6*Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms

Transfers Edinburgh Airport 1¼ hrs Glasgow Airport 2 hrs

ClassroomsBasketball / Sports courtLochs

Leaders’ loungeMeeting roomsShopSports dome

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Edinburgh Castle

* For English Language Programmes. Other programmes may sleep 6-10.

Programmes available◾ English Language ◾ Tailor-Made English Experience ◾ Adventure Holiday ◾ Scottish Adventure & Study

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Virtual TourFor full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intdalguise360o

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PGL Dalguise, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0JX 43

Winmarleigh HallLancashire

Sample Excursions◾ Manchester◾ Liverpool◾ Lancaster◾ Blackpool◾ York

Activitiesabseiling all aboard archery canoeing challenge course climbing fencing giant 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

◾ Close to the cities of York, Manchester and Liverpool


◾ 50 acres of gardens, park and woodland

◾ Capacity - 290

◾ Spectacular former Victorian estate

◾ Indoor games rooms Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms

Transfers Birmingham Airport 2 hrs Manchester Airport 1¼ hrs Leeds Bradford Airport - 2 hrs Liverpool Airport - 1½ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 5 hrs

ClassroomsFloodlit activity areasFootball pitchGames rooms

LakeLeaders’ loungesShop

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Liverpool

Programmes available◾ English Language ◾ Tailor-Made English Experience ◾ PGL Football School ◾ Adventure Holiday

For full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intwinmarleigh360o

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

Programmes available◾ Tailor-Made English Experience ◾ Adventure Holiday

LiddingtonWiltshire

Sample Excursions◾ Bath◾ London◾ Stonehenge◾ Windsor◾ Stratford◾ Oxford◾ West Midlands Safari Park

Activitiesabseiling aeroball archery canoeing challenge course climbing crate challenge fencingfirst 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

◾ Centrally located within easy reach of major cities including London



◾ Capacity - 1125

◾ Common room with pool table, games machines, air hockey and TV

◾ Three lakes for watersports Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 3-6Leaders: Single or twin en suite rooms

Transfers Gatwick Airport 1¾ hrs Heathrow Airport 1¼ hrs Bristol Airport 1¼ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 1½ hrs

Activity barnClassroomsCommon roomFloodlit sports pitchFootball pitches

Leaders’ barLeaders’ loungesLecture theatresNetball courtsShop

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For full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intliddington360o

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

Little CanadaIsle of Wight

Sample Excursions◾ Portsmouth◾ Carisbrooke Castle◾ Isle of Wight Zoo◾ London ◾ Cowes◾ Alum Bay◾ Osborne House

Activitiesabseiling aeroball all aboard archery beach walk buggy building canoeing cat walk challenge course climbing** dragon boating fencing giant swing hiking jacob’s ladder kayaking keelboat sailing low level ropes course matrix orienteering problem solving quad biking sensory trail sports and team games survivor trapeze tunnel trail zip wire

◾ Close to Newport and only 10 minutes from the ferry port



◾ Capacity - 850

◾ Private access to the sea front

◾ The Matrix - mystery adventure activity unique to this centre! Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6Leaders: Single, twin or triple en suite rooms

Transfers Gatwick Airport 2¾ hrs Heathrow Airport 2¾ hrs St Pancras (Eurostar) 3 hrs

ClassroomsICT facilities Indoor Activity ZoneLeaders’ bar

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HMS Victory, Portsmouth


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Virtual TourFor full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intlittle360o

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

Programmes available◾ France Explorer ◾ French Language

Château de Grande RomaineParis, France

Sample Excursions◾ Eiffel Tower◾ The Louvre◾ Disneyland® Paris◾ Bateaux Parisiens◾ Sacré Coeur and Montmartre◾ Notre Dame◾ Château de Versailles

Activitiesabseiling archery climbing low ropes course orienteering team challenge trapeze zip wire

◾ Close to Paris and Disneyland®


◾ €5m investment in new and refurbished accommodation


◾ Capacity - 502

◾ Cinema, games room and heated outdoor swimming pool

Accommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-7Leaders: Twin en suite rooms

Transfers Charles de Gaulle Airport ¾ hr

Boules pitchCinema roomClassroomsFootball pitchesGames roomLeaders’ lounge

Outdoor heated swimming pool(May - Sept)ShopTennis courtsVolleyball court

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Eiffel Tower, Paris

360o

Virtual TourFor full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/intromaine360o

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PGL Château de Grande Romaine, 77150 Lesigny, France 51

Programmes available◾ France Explorer ◾ French Language ◾ Adventure Holiday

Château du TertreNormandy, France

Sample Excursions◾ Normandy◾ Bayeux◾ Fougères Castle◾ Mont St Michel◾ Colleville-sur-Mer US

Cemetery◾ D-Day landing beach

Activitiesabseiling archery ball games canoeing challenge course climbing fencinginitiative exercises low level ropes course orienteering raft building rifle shooting sensory trail survivor team challenge team games trapeze zip wire

◾ Rural location close to Brittany and the Loire



◾ Capacity - 260

◾ 19th century châteauAccommodation Students: En suite rooms sleep 4-6Leaders: Twin en suite rooms

Transfers Charles de Gaulle Airport 3½ hrs

BarBoules pitchesClassroomsExtensive grounds for volleyball, football

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Virtual TourFor full details of this centre visit www.pgl.co.uk/inttertre360o

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PGL Château du Tertre, 53300 Ambrières-les-Vallées, France 53

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 www.pgl.co.uk/international 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.

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 (0) 333 321 2112

Supporting YouFind out moreCustomer 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.

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TransfersWe can arrange group or individual transfers according to your requirements.

Meet and greet travel serviceIf 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.

Talk to one of our dedicated Business Development Managers or email [email protected] 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.


Find out more at www.pgl.co.uk/international

Virtual Tours Visit the centre web pages to explore our centres inside and out with our 360o virtual tours. You can take a tour of the centre, see our facilities and get a glimpse of our adventure activities in action.

Popular excursions and itinerary ideasFind out the best places to visit and where to go to make the most of your stay.

Our affiliations: your peace of mindFind 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. www.pgl.co.uk/affiliations

Access your booking details, essential information, documents and presentations with MyPGL.www.pgl.co.uk/mypgl

MyPGL A-Z of activities

Visit the centre web pages to see our activities in action, with detailed descriptions, photos and videos.

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