PGL Adventure Holidays Brochure 2017

Adventure Holidays

for 7-17 year olds

your 2017 adventure 6 BEGINS HERE

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4 So much more than just a holiday 6 Our not so secret formula 8 It’s in our DNA 10 Built with adventure in mind 12 What a difference a year makes 14 Our adventure holidays 34 Our adventure centres 48 Parent guide

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For a start, they’re real adventures that are just for children. They get to try amazing activities and laugh with new friends and old, in the place that matters most – the great outdoors.

They gain new experiences and a whole lot of self-confidence.

Challenge themselves.

And yes, enjoy some independence and grow up a bit too.

You’ve got to spread your wings before you can fly.

For most, it’s their first time staying away from home and that’s what makes a PGL holiday special too. We understand that taking that first step as a parent can be daunting but we know the rewards are worth it.

That’s why we believe ‘adventure matters’ and why we’d love you and your children more than ever to join the adventure in 2017.

See it, hear it, explore it for yourself.

The best way to understand what makes us special is to come and visit one of our centres yourself.

Because that’s asking a lot, we’ve created this brochure and our website packed with information, photos, videos and virtual tours to bring what we do to life.

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Introduction

“A great confidence builder, was a real winner for a ‘first-time-away-from-family’ experience. Will do it again!”

Mr. Gibb

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experiences for every child, every time. u Unique Describing what our holidays consist of isn’t simple. We don’t have a clever buzzword to describe it in a nutshell because our formula creates unique experiences for every child, every time.

We’ve been perfecting our recipe for a long time and like most good things it’s not so secret. It’s all about the things that, as parents, we know count for so much – quality, experience, care and common sense.

Our holidays are all about bringing children together in small groups to socialise, learn from each other and share the adventure.

Our staple ingredients: • We build high quality, safe adventure centres, dedicated purely to children, using only top quality equipment.

• We employ a specially trained, motivated and compassionate team with specialist activity instructors.

• We offer exciting and inventive holidays, with never a dull moment from dawn ‘til dusk.

• We include almost everything you need in the price.

Our holidays aren’t just special – they are exceptional!

We believe we have a winning formula, offering terrific outcomes for children and reassurance and value for parents.

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Introduction

“Jaimee had such a fabulous time she was crying as she left.

She made new friends and had so many fun experiences. She is still talking about ‘at PGL we....’”

Mrs. Henderson

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our dna think it’s important that you know who we u We are and what we’re all about.

We’ve been pioneers of children’s adventure for 60 years and we set the standards in what we do. We’ve welcomed thousands of schools, groups, families and children to PGL over the years and given every single person an adventure to remember. In fact, last year more than 350,000 children came to our centres and that number is growing all the time.

Safety is our number 1 priority.

We always put safety at the heart of everything we do. We have invested heavily in our adventure centres, to ensure we are leading the field with the best quality equipment, activities and safety gear you’ll find. We don’t rest on our laurels, constantly developing and expanding all of our centres, making sure every area exceeds your expectations.

First class reputation.

We are proud of everything we do. Whether it’s our highly trained staff that will teach your children new skills and care for their wellbeing, or offering the best choice of centres and activities, PGL standards are second to none.

We believe in children and understand just how much adventure matters in life. These deeply held values have stayed with us since we were founded in 1957 and we don’t intend to change them any time soon.

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“The perfect way for a teenager to challenge themselves with new experiences away from their digital world.”

Mrs. Harrison

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Adventure awaits… go and find it!

Our centres are in a class of their own. Each one is completely unique yet they all have one great thing in common – they are built specifically for children’s adventures.

Spoilt for choice.

Our holidays all take place at centres across the UK and France.

There’s a whole range to choose from including our traditional ‘free range’ countryside camps, waterside retreats, woodland centres or even on the beach!

Some centres are small and homely, perfect for our younger guests, whilst others are much bigger with hundreds of acres of outdoor space to explore! All of them are filled with purpose-built activity bases, including climbing towers, zip wires, giant swings and motorsports tracks.

We take huge pride in all of our fantastic centres. That’s why we constantly invest in them to ensure they always meet your high standards. We strive to make each and every child feel comfortable and safe when they visit us, we employ a fully qualified and committed team to run our centres and we only use the highest standard safety equipment on each activity we offer.

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Winmarleigh Hall p47 Boreatton Park p36 Tregoyd House p45 Beam House p43

Caythorpe Court p39 Hillcrest p44 Liddington p37

Marchants Hill p38 Windmill Hill p42 Osmington Bay p41 Little Canada p40

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Domaine de Segries p31 Mimosa p32

“Fantastic environment for kids to explore, make new friends and enjoy some real freedom away from parents!”

Mrs. Rennie

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holidays and age groups are designed to suit u Our every child.

Every year we welcome thousands of children to our adventure centres and it’s fair to say, we understand more than most how different every child is.

That’s why we work in small age groups that create good group dynamics, but also allow for the youngest or oldest in each age range to overlap adjacent age groups, so you can choose what’s best suited to your children.

It’s also why we’ve developed almost 30 different holidays to suit every interest, passion and personality.

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Read on to explore our holidays (p14-33) and centres (p34-47).

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“Michael has come back from PGL a more mature, confident and independent child.”

Mr. Persad

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Because adventure matters...

Our holidays.

We have an amazing array of almost 30 different holidays that offer so much - a fresh challenge, a new hobby, learning new skills, foreign travel and more - something that’s a step up from the norm.

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Multi Activity packs in a huge mix of activities.

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Holidays with added value.

Develop great new skills with a healthy mix of adventure.

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A great choice of innovative holidays for those who have a more creative side.

31 Overseas explorer?

The ultimate adventures in France and Austria.

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THE A-Z OF

multi activities We offer over 50 different activities across all our centres and we pack in as many as possible on every PGL Multi Activity holiday! The fun doesn’t stop here either, we also include a fun-packed evening entertainment programme at all of our centres, every day, all year round, whichever holiday you choose.

Air Abseil

Water

Explore Beach Walk

All Aboard

Body Boarding

Coastal Walk

Bouldering

Canoeing

Cycle Trail

Cat Walk

Dragon Boating

Forest Trail

Climbing

Kayaking

Hike

Crate Challenge

Keel Boats

Mountain Biking

Giant Swing

Raft Building

Mountain Trail

High Ropes

Sailing

Nature Trail

Jacob’s Ladder

Surfing

Powerfan

Swimming

Sequoia

Scramble Trapeze Tree Climb Vertical

Challenge Zip Wire

Challenge Buggy Build Blokarting Challenge Course Low Ropes Problem Solving Sensory Trail

Evening Ents* Ambush

Skills

Campfire

Aeroball

Capture the flag

Archery

Cluedo

Ball Sports

Disco

Circus Skills

Film night

Fencing

Finding Nemo

Kite Flying Motorsports Orienteering Parachute Games Rifle Shooting Street Surfing

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the world Splash Sports night Wacky races Quiz night

Survivor

Team Challenge Team Games The Matrix Tunnel Trail *Sample of our most popular evening entertainment. May vary between centre and holiday.

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Breakfast Archery Team Games

Breakfast Ball Sports Rifle Shooting Lunch Orienteering Quad Bikes*

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Kayaking Survivor Tea Evening Ents ‘Splash’

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Breakfast

Breakfast Cat Walk Giant Swing Lunch

Open Canoes Mountain Biking Lunch

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Climbing Abseiling Tea

Tea Evening Ents 'Capture the Flag'

Evening Ents 'Campfire'

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Breakfast 08.30 09.30 Jacob's Ladder Tunnel Trail 11.00 Lunch 12.30 Low Ropes 14.00 Trapeze 15.30 Tea 17.45 Evening Ents 19.00 ‘Disco’

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Six full days of multi activities What’s it all about?

Our classic 7 night Multi Activity holidays are the most popular choice amongst PGL guests and their parents.

It offers a full programme of fun packed activities to suit everyone.

It’s long enough to really get to know new friends.

Our team have more time to get to know your children.

You get to try almost all the activities we offer at each centre.

It builds independence and self-confidence.

And most importantly, it’s so much fun!

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When can I do this holiday?

You can enjoy a Multi Activity holiday in most of the school holiday periods at most of our centres, for full details check out our centre pages (p34-47).

Holiday prices February Half Term from £509 Easter from £469

May Half Term from £469 Summer from £549

October Half Term from £499

What will I do?

There’s no such thing as a typical day on this holiday. In the morning you might be flying down the zip wire and by the afternoon you could be building rafts or abseiling down a vertical tower!

Whatever your passion or interest, over seven days you will pack in most of the activities each of our centres have to offer and come out having had fun, shared laughter and tried tonnes of new and exciting things.

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What are 3 and 4 night Mini Breaks all about?

Whilst our 7 night Multi Activity holidays are the most popular choice, not everyone can find time to come on a full week of adventure. That’s where our various Mini Breaks come in, to suit everyone’s diaries and budgets. Same great Multi Activity formula with ‘bite-size’ options.

What can I choose from?

• 3 nights (Sat-Tues) A great weekend option starting on a Saturday. Ideal if you want to squeeze an action packed break into a busy diary, with 2½ days of activities!

• 4 nights (Tues-Sat) An action-packed Mini Break, offering great value, with a weekend pick up for convenience! Ideal if you can’t make a full week.

• 4 nights (Mon-Fri) Five full-on days in our most activity packed four night Mini Break. The most activities you can pack in if you can’t make a full week!

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Our shorter Multi Activity Mini Breaks run at most centres for most of the school holiday periods, although they are very popular during the shorter school holidays, outside of the summer months. For full details check out or centre pages 34-47.

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3 nights Sat-Tues from £225 4 nights Tues-Sat from £329 4 nights Mon-Fri from £425

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Six full days of multi activities – exclusive to PGL ‘first-timers’ What’s it all about?

First Timer holidays allow you to enjoy all the fun of a 7 night Multi Activity holiday with the added reassurance that all the other guests in your group will be trying their first PGL Adventure Holiday too!

They offer the same six day activity programme as regular 7 night Multi Activity holidays and pack in just as many activities. For some guests (and their parents) knowing every child is new too can make a small but helpful difference in making your first time at PGL even better.

Where can I do this holiday?

We offer these holidays on specific dates at several of our centres. They tend to book up quickly so make sure you call us soon if you are thinking this could work best for you!

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Many of our guests travel on their own. However if you feel it would reassure your child to get to know another child booked on the same holiday week, why not take advantage of our PGL E-pals service? Just give our Holiday Consultants your email address at the time of booking and we will try our best to arrange an E-pal introduction.

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7 nights Sat-Sat from £549

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Three days of multi activities for ‘first timers’

What are Introductory Adventures?

Once you try one of our adventures, you’ll want to come back again and again! That’s why our ‘Introductory Adventures’ have been specially created for children who haven’t been to PGL before. A unique ‘first taste’ of all the exciting benefits a PGL holiday can offer in a shorter format and lower price than our other Multi Activity holidays.

You’ll still enjoy three days of our original Multi Activity holiday formula but everyone else in your group will be new too and you’ll only be away from home for two nights. You can discover what you enjoy most, what you’re good at and challenge yourself each day and hopefully leave wanting to come back for more!

Amazing value

Holiday prices

2 nights (3 days) from £129

3 for 2

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We offer a great three for two deal, just call us or go online for details. What’s more, if you do book an ‘Introductory Adventure’ and then book another 4 or 7 night Multi Activity holiday in the same year, we’ll even deduct the cost of your ‘Introductory Adventure’!

(Terms and conditions apply).

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Half and full day birthday experiences

What’s it all about?

Our birthday parties are something different and exciting! We offer half and full day parties, with two to four brilliant multi activities, food and a delicious cake thrown in.

Every PGL Birthday Party includes:

• A great range of multi activities with supervision and instruction from our fully trained staff • A set of birthday party invitations • Birthday cake (if required) • Lunch and/or dinner Minimum group size is eight, maximum twelve (we can run multiple groups).

What are my options?

Half Day approx. four and a half hours duration, two activities + lunch or dinner Full Day lasts 08:45 until 17:00, four activities + lunch

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Full Day – up to twelve children £360 (equates to £30 per child) Half Day – up to twelve children £216 (equates to £18 per child)

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motorsports and motorsports pro Six half days of motorsports + six half days of multi activities Fuelled up for a full on motorsports holiday?

Try your hand at driving a variety of vehicles and tackle our off-road tracks.

Improve your driving skills and learn how to keep the vehicles in tip top condition. Plus, everyday you’ll also enjoy half a day of multi activities from our original Multi Activity programme and fantastic evening entertainment each night.

What can I drive?

Depending on your age and which centre you choose, you’ll drive a variety of vehicles with engine sizes from 50cc to 80cc. All centres have quad bikes and motorbikes, with selected centres also having go-karts and a selection of all-terrain vehicles.

Enjoy even more ride time, a bigger variety of vehicles including 80cc-150cc motorbikes and challenging obstacle courses to develop your technical skills even further. On our Motorsports Pro holiday you’ll learn new driving

Do I need any experience?

We recommend that if you have no previous experience of riding a quad bike or motorbike that you try our Motorsports holiday first.

Where can I do Motorsports?

Boreatton Park Marchants Hill Caythorpe Court Osmington Bay

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Where can I do Motorsports Pro? Caythorpe Court

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Take our original Motorsports holiday to a whole new level with Motorsports Pro!

strategies including sharp turns, quick stops and swerves plus, carry out all pre-ride safety checks and complete our ‘beat the clock’ Formula One style Pit Stop Challenge!

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Four days of multi activities + two days of thrilling theme parks

What’s it all about?

Experience sheer thrill in our adrenaline pumping, hair raising, white knuckle adventure! Start with four action-packed days taking in our most exhilarating multi activities, then top it all off with two days at two of the UK’s most incredible theme parks!

Adrenaline Adventure at Boreatton Park Alton Towers – The Big 5 • Nemesis • Th13teen • Rita Queen of Speed • Galactica • Oblivion

Drayton Manor – The Big 5 • G-Force • Apocalypse • ShockWave • Storm Force 10 • Maelstrom

Adrenaline Adventure at Windmill Hill Chessington World of Adventures – The Big 5 • Kobra • Dragon’s Fury • Rameses Revenge • Black Buccaneer • Rattlesnake

Where can I have an Adrenaline Adventure? see page 36 see page 42

HOLIDAY PRICE

£669

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Thorpe Park – The Big 5 • The Swarm • Saw • The Ride • Stealth • Ghost Train • Nemesis Inferno

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Six half days of watersports + six half days of multi activities

How wet and how wild?

Water skiing, wakeboarding, power boating, knee boarding, sailing, kayaking, the list goes on! If you get a thrill from watersports then this is the holiday for you. Don’t forget, we make sure you get an equal mix of adventure on land too with six half days of multi activities and evening entertainment.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn how to do tonnes of water activities! Including wakeboarding (like snowboarding on water), water skiing, Wave Slayers (where our powerboats will tow you through the waters) and sailing to Cowes, the home of British yachting to name just a few.

Do I need any experience?

Do I need to bring any specialist equipment?

No, we provide everything from wetsuits to lifejackets, plus personal tuition from our fully trained instructors.

Where can I do this holiday?

Little Canada

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HOLIDAY PRICE

£669

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Six half days of Xtreme Adventure + six half days of multi activities

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Do you dare to tackle our Xtreme Adventure?

Think you’d enjoy our Multi Activity holiday but looking to take the adventure to a whole new level? This could be the adventure holiday for you! Combine the fantastic activities at Osmington Bay with a hair raising extreme sport each day. The adrenaline fuelled programme includes crag climbing, stand up paddle boarding, coastal kayaking, mountain biking and our brilliant coasteering adventure.

Alongside your extreme sport each day, you’ll get to enjoy half a day of activities from the original Multi Activity programme, plus great evening entertainment.

Where do the extreme activities take place?

Many activities take place at our cliff top centre, Osmington Bay. The rest are just a short coach ride away. ‘Sport climbing’ takes place at the nearby crag and coastal kayaking takes place at the Portland Sailing Academy. You can experience the thrills and spills of coasteering along the Jurassic Coast – one of the UK’s newest adventure sports! We take care of everything for you, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure!

Where can I complete the Xtreme Adventure?

Osmington Bay

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Three days of excursions + three days of multi activities What’s it all about?

A taste of British culture, thrilling theme park fun and of course plenty of exciting activities from our action-packed Multi Activity programme! This seven night holiday offers a fantastic mix of excursions and activities to suit everyone. Plus, everything is covered in the cost including entry to all attractions and coaches.

So much to explore!

Three days of your holiday will be spent exploring the amazing attractions below, whilst the other three days will be packed with activities from our classic Multi Activity programme!

Explorer Day 1:

A full day tour of London and a flight on the London Eye including lunch at the Jubilee Gardens.

Explorer Day 2:

Full day visit to the world famous Madame Tussauds exhibit in London including lunch.

Explorer Day 3:

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Full day visit to Thorpe Park – the nation’s thrill capital, including lunch.

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Each evening you’ll be taken back to the centre for dinner and evening entertainment.

Where can I do this holiday?

Marchants Hill

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Five days of themed activities + one day at Alton Towers

What’s it all about?

Lord Charles Hunt collected many treasures during his lifetime and recorded them all in great detail in his diary. Mysteriously, when he died, his most prized and valuable treasure, the Pharaoh’s Pyramid Puzzle, could not be found and is still missing today.

Why do we need to find the pyramid?

Mysterious inscriptions found in the Pharaoh’s tomb told of magical forces locked deep within the Pyramid Puzzle. Beware, because if the puzzle ever falls into the hands of the followers of Ghoulah, the inscriptions warn of impending doom! In order to prevent this, pieces of the Pyramid have been scattered around the Boreatton Park Estate where they have lain hidden for nearly 150 years. However, the inscriptions warned that after 150 years the followers of Ghoulah would return to look for the Pyramid. It must not be allowed to fall into their hands, which is where you come in...

What will we have to do?

Boreatton Park

HOLIDAY PRICE

£619

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Including a day out at Alton Towers!

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We can’t reveal the location of the clues as the followers may get to them before you, so you will have to be ready for anything. You will need to use the zip wire to escape; canoe across the crocodile infested waters of Boreatton Lake; abseil down the tower to reach a clue, as well as many other challenges. You will also prove your skills as an explorer by spending a day at Alton Towers. Come on this holiday if you are bold, brave and ready for some action!

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Six half days of spy training + six half days of multi activities

Your mission, should you choose to accept it…

Our elite spy team are searching for new recruits! You’ll become the latest agents to complete top secret missions and assignments. Recruits will need to display stealth, precision and vital sneakiness skills before spending a week learning the latest techniques in survival, surveillance and sabotage.

What will I have to do?

You will learn spy skills such a forensics (finger printing and hair analysis), communications (signals, code making and breaking), surveillance (binoculars, mirrors, hiding and tailing) as well as taking part in activities such as abseiling and climbing to demonstrate your new skills.

For the 10-13 age group your training culminates in a fantastic 24 hour camp-out operation, where you will learn to construct a shelter, build and light a fire and cook food.

Can I do other activities too?

Yes, this holiday is designed to pack in loads of activities from our brilliant Multi Activity programme at each centre and there is also evening entertainment every night.

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HOLIDAY PRICE

£619

7-10 year olds: Boreatton Park 10-13 year olds: Little Canada Osmington Bay

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horse riding and trekking (+pro) Six half days of equestrian activities + six half days of multi activities or six full days of equestrian activities with our ‘pro’ holiday The ultimate horsey holiday.

Do I need any specialist equipment?

What’s the difference between the two holidays?

Where can I do this holiday?

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, we’ve the perfect holiday for you! As well as learning and improving your horse riding skills, you’ll help with grooming and looking after your horse for the week.

Our original Horse Riding and Trekking holiday is a mix of mainly school based riding (a short walk or coach ride away) and caring for your pony plus a mix of exciting activities from our Multi Activity programme.

Do I need any riding experience?

Our ‘pro’ holiday is for intermediate or experienced riders (you should be confident enough to canter across an open field). All our other holidays are suitable for those with little or no riding experience.

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Six half days of equestrian activities + six half days of multi activities: Novice riders Boreatton Park Windmill Hill Tregoyd House

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Intermediate and experienced riders Tregoyd House see page 45 Six full days of equestrian activities (‘Pro’ holiday)

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Our ‘pro’ holiday is great for guests who are more experienced riders and is based at Tregoyd House where there is some more advanced off-site trekking through the beautiful Brecon Beacons. This holiday is all about riding and caring for your horse all day every day.

We’ll provide everything you need, but you must bring a pair of shoes or boots with a heel. You can bring your own jockey skullcap, which must conform to BSI safety standards.

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surfing

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Three days of surfing + three days of multi activities

Surf’s up!

Take on the challenges that the surf throws at you on this exhilarating holiday that will have you surfing like a pro in no time! Our awesome instructors will make sure you cover all the surfing basics – paddling out, catching, riding and leaving a wave. Before you know it you’ll be getting up and riding, and we promise you’ll never forget the feeling you get when you catch your first wave! The beach is really close to the centre so the surf is just a short coach ride away.

Can I do other activities as well?

Yes, as well as three days of surfing, your holiday will include three days of activities from the centre’s brilliant Multi Activity programme and different evening entertainment each night.

Do I need any experience?

No, you don’t need any surfing experience, although you will need to be able to swim at least 50 metres and be confident in the water.

Do I need any specialist equipment?

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Where can I do the surfing holiday? see page 43

HOLIDAY PRICE

£659

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cook’s academy Six half days of cookery school + six half days of multi activities

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Beam House

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Learn how to cook with a top chef!

Whether you’ve never cooked before or are a bit of a pro, this holiday will have you cooking up a variety of tasty dishes and treats. What’s more, you’ll get your very own recipe book containing everything you’ve learnt and will be able to take a dish home to impress your friends and family.

What will I learn?

You’ll begin by learning the essentials – how to prepare the kitchen and your workspace as well as how to use a whole range of cooking equipment that we will provide for you. With our top chef’s help and guidance, you’ll go on to prepare and cook a variety of tasty meals, including starters, mains and desserts.

Can I do other activities too?

Where can I do Cook’s Academy?

Osmington Bay

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Yes, everyday you’ll also enjoy a half day of exciting activities from our Multi Activity programme plus fantastic evening entertainment each night!

HOLIDAY PRICE

£669

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Three and a half days of Climbing Adventure + two and a half days of multi activities Got a head for heights?

Then our Climbing Adventure will teach you how to independently climb and boulder almost anything! At the end of the week you’ll get to test all your new skills, strength and stamina with the chance to experience outdoor crag climbing.

What can I achieve?

You’ll be enrolled on the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme and by the end of the holiday you will have climbed your way to level 2! You’ll learn about all aspects of climbing from belaying and ground anchors to bouldering and crag climbing.

Can I do other activities as well?

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Where can I do this holiday?

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You will make the best use of all our activities including climbing, abseiling, trapeze and zip wire to teach you all the right rope work and climbing skills. Plus, you’ll get to experience a mix of fantastic, adventurous activities with two and a half days from our Multi Activity programme.

£629

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leadership challenge

Six days of fun activities designed to challenge, motivate and develop leadership skills Do you love PGL?

Have we inspired you to consider working with children, or in the outdoors? Perhaps you might like to be a PGL Groupie, Instructor or even Centre Manager? This holiday will give you the chance to find out what it’s really like to work on an adventure centre.

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You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s involved in running an activity session, and making sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday. At the end of the week you’ll plan, organise and deliver a themed event for your fellow guests’ final night. We’ll give you an exclusive Leadership Challenge T-shirt to keep and wear at certain times so that guests and staff recognise you.

HOLIDAY PRICE

£619

Can I do other activities as well?

Yes, this holiday packs in loads of activities from our Multi Activity programme. These are chosen specially to help you develop your leadership and team building skills, while making friends and having loads of fun at the same time.

Where can I do this holiday?

Boreatton Park

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Six half days of driving skills and theory + six half days of multi activities

Can I really drive a car before I’m 17?

Yes! Our Learner Driver holiday means that when it comes to having lessons you’ll be well ahead of the crowd.

What will I learn?

We’ll take you to a location off the public roads (by coach), where you’ll experience 30 minutes of driving each day as well as theory and other practical sessions. By the end of the week you will be able to start and stop smoothly, use the clutch, steer through a slalom course, do hill starts, three point turns, reverse, park and more. You’ll learn how to take the theory test, check your vehicle is roadworthy and understand about car insurance and what to do in an accident.

What are the cars like?

We use a variety of modern, dual control cars, exactly the same as you would use for normal lessons. Plus we usually use BMW Mini Coopers!

Yes, each day there is also half a day of activities from our brilliant Multi Activity programme and different evening entertainment each night, so you can also pack in loads of other new experiences with your friends too.

Where can I do this holiday?

HOLIDAY PRICE

£699

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10-13

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Can I do other activities as well?

13-16

Six half days of Bushcraft + six half days of multi activities

What’s it all about?

You’ll learn new skills and be given the knowledge of bushcraft that is becoming more and more popular! Taught by our Bushcraft Instructor, you’ll learn how to use the environment around you to build shelters, find food and keep warm. At the end of the holiday, you can demonstrate everything you’ve learnt and gain the PGL Survival Skills Award.

What will I learn?

You will be taught a variety of bushcraft skills including building a shelter, collecting firewood and preparing a fire, sourcing and identifying food and water collection and filtration.

You’ll also get to build and camp out in your own shelter and learn about how to survive in the wild!

Can I do other activities too?

Yes, everyday you’ll complete a half day of bushcraft and also enjoy a half day of exciting activities from our Multi Activity programme.

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Do I need any experience?

No, our Bushcraft Instructor will show and teach you everything you need to know.

HOLIDAY PRICE

£629

Where can I do this holiday?

Beam House

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Six half days of Film Making + six half days of multi activities

Fancy yourself as the new Steven Spielberg or David Yates?

Love the cinema, but think you could do better? Or do you dream of being the next face on the big screen? If so, this is your holiday! You and your group will choose the type of film to make – adventure, fantasy, thriller or comedy. Then you’ll become a film crew, creating your own blockbuster to show at the end of the week. What’s more, you’ll also take your film home on DVD too!

What do I learn?

You’ll learn all about film making from film and sound recording to scriptwriting and performing skills. Learn how to use sound effects, visual effects and music to enhance your masterpiece and discover what’s involved in directing a movie, before editing your film with professional software.

Can I do other activities as well?

No, we’ll provide all the equipment, from top spec digital video cameras and editing equipment, to costumes and make-up. Just bring your imagination!

Where can I do this holiday?

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£695

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video games workshop Six half days of making video games + six half days of multi activities

Create and develop your own 3D game!

Using the latest in games design platforms, you can create any kind of first-person game.

The only limit is your imagination!

What do I learn?

Using state-of-the-art development software, you’ll learn how to create environments, build 3D characters and add special effects – even lighting and sound! There will even be the opportunity to try your brains at AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Do I need any experience or equipment?

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£695

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Can I do other activities as well?

Yes, everyday you’ll enjoy a half day of exciting activities from our Multi Activity programme.

Where can I do the Video Games Workshop?

Boreatton Park

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Six half days of music technology + six half days of multi activities Do you love music?

On our Music Studio holiday we’ll show you how to create music of all styles – Hip Hop, Rock, R&B, House, Drum and Bass, Garage, Indie or Pop. Then record your own professional quality track to play at a PGL disco and take home for your friends.

What will I learn?

We’ll show you how to sample, sequence beats, record voices and instruments, and use the most up-to-date music production computer packages and technology.

Can I do other activities as well?

Yes, everyday you’ll also enjoy half a day of activities from our brilliant Multi Activity programme plus fantastic evening entertainment each night.

Do I need any equipment?

Where can I do this holiday?

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£695

Six half days of Photography Adventure + six half days of multi activities

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We provide everything, from headphones to professional sound recording hardware/ software. If you play an instrument and you’d like to use it on your track, then do bring it with you.

HOLIDAY PRICE

£695

What’s it all about?

You will create images that will amaze you and your friends, by learning skills used by professional photographers. By the end of the holiday you will have developed a portfolio of exciting images. Everyday you’ll also enjoy a half day of exciting multi activities.

What will I learn?

With indoor ‘classroom’ work kept to a minimum, we will develop your technical, visual and creative skills. Our professional experts will teach you how to use the full manual operation of the camera. You will also learn about Photoshop retouching, professional lighting techniques and composing better images. Ideal for beginners and intermediate photographers alike.

Our professional Photography Instructors will pass on all their knowledge so you can develop from any level of experience and they will provide you with all the latest top of the range equipment.

Where can I do this holiday?

Boreatton Park Marchants Hill

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Six half days of Dance + six half days of multi activities Love to move?

If you’ve got a passion for dance then this holiday is for you! It will give you an excellent opportunity to work with our specialist dance instructors, trying out a variety of different dance styles, having fun with the other dancers and keeping you super fit at the same time!

What will I learn?

Each day you’ll learn different dance techniques and moves. Our instructors will give you lots of tips and advice, as well as helping you prepare your own dance routines to impress your friends when you perform at the end of the week.

Can I do other activities as well?

Yes, each day there is also half a day of activities from our brilliant Multi Activity programme as well as evening entertainment every night, so you can also pack in loads of new experiences!

Do I need any experience or equipment?

HOLIDAY PRICE

£619

Where can I do this holiday?

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Everyone is welcome on this holiday, whatever your level of experience. But you will need lots of energy and great enthusiasm to get your dance routine ready for the end of the week.

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wellbeing Six half days of style and fashion + six half days of multi activities

Not sure if you want full-on adrenaline activities all day?

Maybe you’d like to relax and pamper yourself a bit too. This holiday is a great combination of action, chill time and challenge for mind and body.

What will I be doing?

You will get to try lots of different things from natural beauty sessions and yoga to self defence, as well as top tips for nail and hair care. Learn about the different elements of a healthier lifestyle with all the fun and challenges that you’d expect from a PGL holiday.

Can I do other activities as well?

Yes, each day you will also get to experience a half day of activities from our Multi Activity programme plus evening entertainment!

Do I need any specialist equipment?

No, we’ll provide any specialist equipment you need.

Boreatton Park

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HOLIDAY PRICE

£629

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two centre adventure

Two day canoe descent of the Ardèche + three days of Med watersports + one day of multi activities The ultimate overseas PGL adventure!

Mix Med watersports with a canoe descent of the Ardèche River, a day of multi activities and a trip to a water park! Spend two days canoeing through the dramatic Ardèche Gorge, returning to base each night and spend one day at the centre trying out a range of multi activities. Then travel to the Med – stopping at a water park on the way - for three days to relax and give the watersports a go! Sometimes you will go to the Med first and then the Ardèche – either way it’s guaranteed to be an action packed week.

The Ardèche descent – Domaine de Segries

After each day paddling through the rapids of the Ardèche, you’ll return to our centre Domaine de Segries. Set in spacious, wooded grounds, it offers

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an outdoor swimming pool, volleyball court and high ropes course as well as a sheltered outdoor dining area. You will sleep in the large farmhouse or in the tented villages within the grounds.

Med Watersports – Mimosa

Our Med centre, Mimosa, is just a short walk from the beach! There’s a dining marquee, games area, shop and a disco for PGL-only parties! You will sleep in tents with framed beds within the grounds of the centre.

Please note: you will need to bring your own sleeping bag, bed sheet and pillow to both centres.

DURATION

ACCOMMODATION

9 days/8 nights (including 2 nights overnight travel by coach)

3 nights Domaine de Segries (Ardèche Gorge); 3 nights (Camping Mimosa, the Med)

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03/08, 14/08

£779

Coach travel is by executive coach with toilet and DVD and is included from London and Dover/Folkstone. Supplements for regional departures: Manchester £53, Birmingham £42.

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£779

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mediterranean watersports Six days of watersports in the Mediterranean Welcome to a great summer in the south of France!

waters of Cap d’Agde to snorkel and return to spend the evening on the beach with a pizza before heading to the PGL disco.

Sun, sea, sand and activities – this holiday has it all. During your stay you’ll get to try out some fantastic watersports activities such as windsurfing and sailing on the amazing waters of the Mediterranean. We even include entrance to a water park for the day!

Where will I be staying?

Accommodation is in tents, each with four framed beds. The holiday includes six nights full board accommodation at the campsite.

Please note: you will need to bring your own sleeping bag, bed sheet and pillow.

Our centre, Mimosa, is really close to the beach so you never need to go far to take part in the watersports. We sometimes even take trips to the clear

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DURATION

ACCOMMODATION

9 days/8 nights (including 2 nights overnight travel by coach)

6 nights in tents

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13-17

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PRICE

07/08, 13/08

£779

Coach travel is by executive coach with toilet and DVD and is included from London and Dover/Folkstone. Supplements for regional departures: Manchester £53, Birmingham £42.

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paris and disneyland

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Three days at Park Astérix, Paris and Disneyland® + three days of multi activities Culture, fun and adventure all in one!

This holiday includes a day trip to Paris with a Seine River cruise and a trip up the Eiffel Tower, a day at Disneyland® Paris and a day at the Park Astérix theme park. Plus, everything is included in the cost!

Where will I be staying?

Our beautiful French centre, Château de Grande Romaine is just an hour’s drive from the centre of Paris and has superb facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, various sports pitches as well as a climbing/abseil tower and several other multi activities for you to try.

All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and there are usually four-six beds in each room, bedding is supplied.

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DURATION

ACCOMMODATION

7 nights

Indoor

AGE GROUPS 9-13

13-17

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PRICE

06/08

£769

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13-17

Six days of skiing or snowboarding in Austria (5 hours per day)

Start your year on the slopes!

Whether it’s your first experience on the slopes or you’ve mastered skiing and now want to learn new skills on a board, you’ll have a ball at our fantastic winter resort. Suitable for all abilities! You will need normal ski clothing (jacket, trousers, gloves, goggles etc) and we will send you a kit list before you travel. We provide boots, skis/snowboards and helmets.

Can I ski on my own?

No, safety always comes first, no guest can ski or board without an instructor.

Where will I be staying?

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Each year we operate from different ski resorts in Austria during February half term. The ski schools are considered to be the best in Europe and snow conditions are always reliable! Go online for more information.

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£1049

What does the holiday include?

• Six days equipment hire • Six days instruction • Six days lift pass • Winter sports insurance† • Evening entertainment For the latest 2017 and 2018 availability please call one of our Holiday Consultants.

† Inclusive winter sports insurance only applies to UK residents.

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WAS MEANT FOR

GOOD FRIENDS and

great adventures

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Our adventure centres.

Somewhere to find your feet.

Our adventure centres all have their different features but have all been designed with children in mind. They’re filled with purpose-built activities including climbing towers, giant swings and zip wires! Some are small and homely; others are much bigger with acres of outdoor space. In fact, they’re in a class of their own!

36 Boreatton Park 37 Liddington 38 Marchants Hill 39 Caythorpe Court 40 Little Canada 41 Osmington Bay 42 Windmill Hill 43 Beam House 44 Hillcrest 45 Tregoyd House 46 Dalguise 47 Winmarleigh Hall

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Kayaking Low Ropes Motorsports Orienteering Parachute Games Raft Building Rifle Shooting Sensory Trail Survivor Trapeze Vertical Challenge Zip Wire

*Optional excursions for Multi Activity guests see page 53.

boreatton park shrOPshIre Our biggest centre

Widest choice of holidays

Our biggest and most popular centre.

It’s a haven for adventure! With grounds so enormous it will take you at least a week to explore them and it has the widest range of activities dotted throughout. There’s a massive choice of holidays and accommodation here, as well as great facilities.

What facilities are there?

Boreatton Park’s 240 acres are home to three lakes, a 37ft sandstone cliff for abseiling, five zip wires, abseil towers, six giant swings and much, much more!

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7 nights (sat-sat)

7 nights (sat-sat)

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240 acres to explore

What’s the accommodation like?

Whilst you’re here you will stay in the main mansion house (7-13’s), the ‘Tall Timbers’ Lodges (10-16’s) or our ‘all weather’ tented village (10-16’s).

What can I do here?

Boreatton Park offers more activities than any of our other centres but if you’re looking to add something a little extra to your holiday, we offer optional excursions to Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Park (see page 53 for more information).

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DATES

Indoor

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12/08, 19/08, 26/08

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Indoor

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15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08

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£615

Tents

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27/05

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£409

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May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

Oct HT 21/10, 28/10

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Feb HT 18/02

7-10

£509 £589

Tents

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£509

Indoor

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20/02

03/04, 10/04, 17/04

29/05

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23/10, 30/10

£435

Indoor

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£499

Indoor

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21/02

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

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£329

Indoor

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£395

Indoor

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18/02

01/04, 08/04, 15/04

27/05

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21/10, 28/10

£225

Indoor

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£279

2 nights/3 days (tue-thu)

Indoor

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04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

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£169

Motorsports (p20)

7 nights (sat-sat)

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Adrenaline Adventure (p21)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

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Indiana Jones (p23)

7 nights (sat-sat)

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Mission Spy (p23)

7 nights (sat-sat)

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Horse Riding & Trekking (p24)

7 nights (sat-sat)

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Climbing Adventure (p26)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

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£629

Leadership Challenge (p26)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

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Learner Driver (p27)

7 nights (sat-sat)

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Film Making (p28)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

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£695

Video Games Workshop (p28)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

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£695

Music Studio (p29)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

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£695

Photography Adventure (p29)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

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£695

Dance (p30)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

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12/08, 19/08

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£619

Wellbeing (p30)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

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12/08, 19/08

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£629

Multi Activity (p17-18)

4 nights (mon-fri) 4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

Introductory Adventure (p19)

For more information on: First Timer holidays (dates shown in bold) and Introductory Adventures see pages 18 and 19 Escorted Travel see page 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

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Abseiling Aeroball Archery Ball Sports Canoeing Challenge Course Climbing Crate Challenge Fencing Giant Swing Jacob’s Ladder Mountain Biking Orienteering Problem Solving Quad Biking

liddington wiltshire Our newest centre

Opened in 2010, this centre is like nothing you’ve seen before! Formerly a four star hotel, and with a brand new accommodation block, Liddington offers a unique adventure centre experience. There are over 150 acres of grounds to accommodate the latest and greatest range of activities! Plus, with a site that’s this big and packed with activities, there will never be a dull moment. So what are you waiting for? Come and try out our newest, exciting centre!

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7 nights (sat-sat)

Multi Activity (p14-17)

4 nights (mon-fri) 4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

Introductory Adventure (p17)

2 nights/3 days (tue-thu)

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Raft Building Sensory Trail Survivor Trapeze Tree Top Trail Tunnel Trail Vertical Challenge Zip Wire

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Modern, hotel-style design

What’s it like?

Liddington activities

150 acres to explore

What facilities are there?

With so many activity bases all on-site, you’ll need at least a week here just to get round them all! As well as over 20 different activities, Liddington is one of only a few centres to have a tunnel trail and also has several flexible indoor spaces, so whatever the weather you’ll always have something to do!

What’s the accommodation like?

This centre offers fantastic, modern, comfortable accommodation. All the rooms are en-suite and sleep a maximum of six. Accommodation is either in the main building, built around spacious outdoor courtyards or in our brand new accommodation block nearby.

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£435

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Indoor

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04/04, 11/04, 18/04

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£329

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11/02, 18/02

01/04, 08/04, 15/04

27/05

-

21/10, 28/10

£225

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£279

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10, 31/10

£169

10-13 13-16

Easter 01/04, 08/04, 15/04

May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

Oct HT 21/10, 28/10

PRICE

Feb HT 11/02, 18/02

7-10

£509 £589

For more information on: First Timer holidays (dates shown in bold) and Introductory Adventures see pages 18 and 19 Escorted Travel see page 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

PGL Liddington, Foxhill, Swindon, SN4 0DZ

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Marchants Hill activities

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13-16

Abseiling Aeroball Archery Ball Sports Challenge Course Climbing Fencing Forest Trail Giant Swing Jacob’s Ladder Kayaking Low Ropes Course

7-10

Motorsports Orienteering Powerfan Problem Solving Raft Building Rifle Shooting Survivor Thorpe Park* Trapeze Zip Wire

*Optional excursions for Multi Activity guests see page 53.

marchants hill SURREY Home of the ‘Powerfan’

Woodland setting, close to London

What’s it like?

There are 45 acres of grounds packed with activities so everything is just a short walk away. As well as recently constructed accommodation, dining room and sports hall, there are over 20 activities all situated on-site! It’s great for all ages and there’s a wide range of holidays to choose from.

What facilities are there?

Our fantastic sports and activity hall offers great indoor activities. For 13-16 year olds there’s a chill-out room with TV, CD player and pool table – a great place to relax with your friends. Marchants Hill is our only centre that

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DURATION

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ACCOM

Over 20 activities on-site

has our unique Powerfan activity. It also has a recently built lake on-site for raft building and kayaking. If that’s not enough, adrenaline junkies can test their nerves (and stomach!) on the awesome rides at Thorpe Park. See page 53 for more information (additional supplement).

Whats’ the accommodation like?

Our fantastic accommodation blocks sleep six in each room and all are en-suite. Younger age groups are normally accommodated in our adjoining annexe, Bethany House, which has en-suite, six or eight bedded rooms. It’s a couple of minutes walk within the grounds with its own dining room, shop and separate chill out room away from our older guests.

AGE GROUPS

PRICE

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

Feb HT 11/02

Easter 01/04, 08/04, 15/04

May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

Oct HT 21/10

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

-

12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

-

15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08

-

£615

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

13/02

03/04, 10/04, 17/04

29/05

-

23/10

£435

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

-

24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08

-

£499

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

14/02

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£329

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

-

25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08

-

£395

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

11/02

01/04, 08/04, 15/04

27/05

-

21/10

£225

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£279

2 nights/3 days (tue-thu)

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£169

Motorsports (p20)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£619

Explorer (p22)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 05/08

-

£679

Music Studio (p29)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 29/07

-

£695

Photography Adventure (p29)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 29/07

-

£695

7 nights (sat-sat)

Multi Activity (p17-18)

4 nights (mon-fri) 4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

Introductory Adventure (p19)

7-10

10-13 13-16

£509 £589

For more information on: First Timer holidays (dates shown in bold) and Introductory Adventures see pages 18 and 19 Escorted Travel see page 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

PGL Marchants Hill, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6RF

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Our Centres

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Caythorpe Court activities Abseiling Aeroball All Aboard Archery Challenge Course Climbing Fencing Giant Swing High Ropes Jacob’s Ladder Kayaking Low Ropes Motorsports Orienteering Problem Solving

caythorpe court LINCOLNSHIRE All rooms are en-suite

65 acres of private grounds

Raft Building Indoor Rifle Range Sensory Trail Survivor Team Games Tunnel Trail Trapeze Vertical Challenge Zip Wire

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Home of ‘Motorsports Pro’

What’s it like?

Caythorpe Court is a fantastic centre with everything you could possibly need to make your PGL holiday perfect. With 65 acres of grounds surrounding a huge mansion house there are loads of great facilities and even more brilliant PGL activities than ever!

What facilities are there?

Caythorpe Court has lodge accommodation, a purpose-built dining room, archery range, tunnel trail and another on-site lake. There is also a floodlit mini-football pitch, an indoor rifle range, a shop and chill-out zone.

What’s the accommodation like?

There are two to six bedded en-suite lodges and refurbished four to eight bedded rooms in modern blocks – all of which are in the grounds of the main house, and ‘The Vales’ four bedded en-suite rooms.

Caythorpe Court has a modern tented village. Sited on rubber matting with proper beds, each tent sleeps up to five and has easy access to nearby modern shower and toilet blocks.

HOLIDAY

DURATION

7 nights (sat-sat)

7 nights (sat-sat)

ACCOM

AGE GROUPS

PRICE

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

Easter 01/04, 08/04, 15/04

May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

Oct HT 21/10

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08

-

£615

Tents

-

✔

✔

-

27/05

-

-

£409

7-10

10-13 13-16

£509 £589

Tents

-

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£509

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

03/04, 10/04, 17/04

29/05

-

23/10

£435

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08

-

£499

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£329

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08

-

£395

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

01/04, 08/04, 15/04

27/05

-

21/10

£225

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£279

2 nights/3 days (tue-thu)

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£169

Motorsports (p20)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£619

Motorsports Pro (p20)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

-

✔

-

-

05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£649

Multi Activity (p17-18)

4 nights (mon-fri) 4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

Introductory Adventure (p19)

For more information on: First Timer holidays (dates shown in bold) and Introductory Adventures see pages 18 and 19 Escorted Travel see page 54 Optional Extras see page 53.

Insurance see pages 57. PGL Caythorpe Court, Caythorpe, Lincolnshire, NG32 3ER

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13-16

Little Canada activities Abseiling Aeroball Archery Buggy Build Canoeing† Coastal Walk Circus Skills Climbing Dragon Boating† Fencing Giant Swing Jacob’s Ladder Kayaking†

Low Ropes Motorsports Nature Trail Orienteering Problem Solving Sailing Sensory Trail Swimming The Matrix Trapeze Tunnel Trail Zip Wire

† Watersports normally available from 1st May, sea conditions permitting.

little canada ISLE OF WIGHT Home of ‘Wet & Wild’

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Fantastic creek-side location

Wide range of activities

What’s it like?

Set in 48 acres of woodland on the banks of Wootton Creek, and with log cabin style accommodation, it would be easy to confuse Little Canada with the country from which it draws inspiration. Locations don’t come much better than this and we also have private access direct to the water from our seafront. There are loads of different activities to try on land and on the water or if you really want to make the best of this location then try our Wet & Wild holiday (see p21).

What facilities are there?

We have a fantastic range of activities including high and low ropes courses, abseiling towers, an archery range, giant swing and our very own creek for dragon boating and other watersports. We also use the beach, just a short walk away, for canoeing, kayaking and many of the activities on the Wet & Wild holiday. There are also two 10m climbing and abseiling walls, an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, tunnel trail and the Mysterious Matrix.

What’s the accommodation like?

Many of our log cabins have recently been updated and refurbished.

Most rooms sleep four to six and have their own bathroom. The cabins are grouped together in small villages. 7-10’s usually stay in our cosy Woodland House, situated in the grounds with en-suite rooms.

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DURATION

7 nights (sat-sat)

Multi Activity (p17-18)

4 nights (mon-fri) 4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

ACCOM

AGE GROUPS

DATES

✔

✔

✔

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£569

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08

£599

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

10/04

29/05

-

£429

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08

£489

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

11/04

30/05

-

£329

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08

£395

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

08/04

27/05

-

£225

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£279

10-13 13-16

May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

£499

Wet & Wild (p21)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£669

Mission Spy (p23)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

✔

-

-

-

29/07, 05/08, 12/08

£619

For more information on: First Timer holidays (dates shown in bold) see page 18 Escorted Travel see pages 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

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

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PRICE

Indoor

Easter 08/04

7-10

Our Centres

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Osmington Bay activities

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10-13

Abseiling Aeroball Archery Beach Walk Climbing Dragon Boating† Fencing Giant Swing Hike Jacob’s Ladder Kayaking† Keel Boats† Low Ropes Motorsports

13-16

Mountain Biking Orienteering Raft Building Rifle Shooting Sensory Trail Street Surfing Survivor Team Games Trapeze Tunnel Trail Zip Wire

† Watersports available from 1st May - 31st October, sea conditions permitting.

osmington bay DORSET Watersports at the 2012 Olympic venue

What’s it like?

Osmington Bay is set in 45 acres of grounds with its own access to a beautiful pebble beach and cliff top views. The first thing you’ll notice is the huge ropes course with its zip wire and the stunning views of Weymouth and Portland. This is one of our biggest centres with superb facilities, great watersports and other activities. With a great range of holidays to choose from and suitable for all age groups, this is a popular centre for both first time and repeat guests.

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Sea views over Weymouth

Private beach

What’s the accommodation like?

Accommodation is in comfortable four-six bed chalets, all with en-suite bathrooms. The chalets have a fantastic position on the side of the hill and many have amazing views of the sea and coastline.

What facilities are there?

Along with the fantastic outdoor facilities, Osmington Bay has great indoor facilities including climbing walls, a large sports hall and an immense activity zone. Watersports take place just a short coach journey away on the nearby Isle of Portland, at the facility where the 2012 Olympic sailing events were held.

Osmington Bay is also home to our Xtreme Adventure holiday! (See p22).

HOLIDAY

DURATION

ACCOM

AGE GROUPS

DATES

✔

✔

✔

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£569

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08

-

£599

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

03/04, 10/04

29/05

-

23/10

£435

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08

-

£499

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£329

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08

-

£395

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

15/04

27/05

-

21/10

£225

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£279

2 nights/3 days (tue-thu)

Indoor

✔

✔

-

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£169

Motorsports (p20)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08

-

£619

Xtreme Adventure (p22)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

-

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£669

Mission Spy (p23)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

✔

-

-

-

05/08, 12/08, 19/08

-

£619

Cook’s Academy (p25)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08

-

£669

7 nights (sat-sat)

Multi Activity (p17-18)

4 nights (mon-fri) 4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

Introductory Adventure (p19)

10-13 13-16

May HT 27/05

Summer Holiday -

Oct HT 21/10

PRICE

Indoor

Easter 15/04

7-10

£499

For more information on: First Timer holidays (dates shown in bold) and Introductory Adventures see pages 18 and 19 Escorted Travel see pages 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

PGL Osmington Bay, Osmington, Dorset, DT3 6EG

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H 7-10

13-16

Windmill Hill activities Abseiling Aeroball All Aboard Archery Ball Sports Canoeing Challenge Course Climbing Giant Swing Jacob’s Ladder Orienteering Problem Solving

Raft Building Rifle Shooting Sensory Trail Swimming* Trapeze Tunnel Trail Zip Wire

*Outdoor pool open from May-September.

windmill hill SUSSEX Lodge accommodation

Outdoor heated pool

What’s it like?

This impressive Grade II listed mansion house is set in the beautiful countryside of the Sussex Downs. In 2009, the centre underwent a £7 million investment and offers purpose-built lodge accommodation and activity bases as well as a large indoor sports hall. All the activities are on-site and within easy reach of the main buildings, giving the centre a cosy and friendly atmosphere. However with 21 acres of grounds to explore there’s always the feeling of space so you can have lots of fun.

What facilities are there?

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Great activities

and lakes for raft building. Plus it has its very own outdoor heated swimming pool (open May-September). There is also a recreation area called ‘The Loft’ for you to take advantage of, which includes a shop and social area.

What’s the accommodation like?

Accommodation is in modern purpose-built lodges which offer five or six bedded en-suite rooms. The lodges are arranged in quads to create a homely ‘village’ feel and all the accommodation is in the grounds of the main house.

A fantastic range of state-of-the-art activity bases are all available on-site. It is home to a large multi-purpose sports hall, sports pitches

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DURATION

7 nights (sat-sat)

Multi Activity (p17-18)

4 nights (mon-fri) 4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

ACCOM

AGE GROUPS

DATES

✔

✔

✔

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£579

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08

-

£599

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

03/04, 10/04, 17/04

29/05

-

23/10

£435

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08

-

£499

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£329

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08

-

£395

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

01/04, 08/04, 15/04

27/05

-

21/10

£225

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£279

10-13 13-16

May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

Oct HT 21/10

PRICE

Indoor

Easter 01/04, 08/04, 15/04

7-10

£499

Introductory Adventure (p19)

2 nights/3 days (tue-thu)

Indoor

✔

✔

-

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£169

Adrenaline Adventure (p21)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

05/08

-

£669

Horse Riding & Trekking (p24)

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

-

12/08, 19/08

-

£699

For more information on: First Timer holidays (dates shown in bold) Introductory Adventures see pages 18 and 19 Escorted Travel see page 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

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

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Beam House activities Abseiling Archery Ball Sports Beach Games Blokarting† Body Boarding† Challenge Course Climbing Coastal Trail Cycle Trail Fencing High Ropes Kite Flying

Motorsports Orienteering Problem Solving Rifle Shooting Sensory Trail Street Surfing† Survivor Trapeze Zip Wire

† Sea and beach activities available from 1st April, tide and sea conditions permitting, subject to available beach space in summer months.

beam house DEVON Home to our Surfing holiday

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Small and friendly

What’s it like?

Set by the river in a picturesque wooded valley with the famous beach at ‘Westward Ho!’ just a short coach ride away, Beam House offers the convenience of the beach with a stunning rural location. As well as the wet and wild action at the beach there are lots of other activities on-site and off, including mountain biking on the Tarka Trail which runs alongside our site and dramatic coastal walks.

10-16’s only

What’s the accommodation like?

All accommodation is in the main 17th century manor house. The rooms are large bunk-bedded rooms with eight to 16 beds. Showers and toilets are located near to the rooms.

Our beach team know where to find the surf for body boarding and surfing. If you really want to catch waves then check out our surfing holiday (page 25). Weather and sea conditions permitting, we also include at least two days of activities at the beach when you’re on a 7 night Multi Activity holiday (we do go to the beach on other holidays but for how long will vary).

What facilities are there?

Woodland and fields surround the centre and in the grounds there are activities including abseiling, climbing, archery, a fantastic high ropes course, a zip wire and motorsports. The famous Tarka Trail runs through the site and is ideal for mountain biking. In the evenings there’s a social area to chill and chat or for hosting our varied evening entertainment programme.

HOLIDAY

DURATION

7 nights (sat - sat) Multi Activity (p17-18)

4 nights (tues - sat) 3 nights (sat - tues)

ACCOM

AGE GROUPS

DATES

Indoor

-

✔

✔

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£565

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08

£589

Indoor

-

✔

✔

11/04

30/05

-

£329

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08

£395

Indoor

-

✔

✔

08/04

27/05

-

£225

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£279

10-13 13-16

May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

PRICE

Easter 08/04

7-10

£489

Surfing (p25)

7 nights (sat - sat)

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£659

Bushcraft (p27)

7 nights (sat - sat)

Indoor

-

✔

✔

-

-

05/08, 12/08

£629

For more information on: First Timer holidays (dates shown in bold) see page 18 Escorted Travel see pages 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

PGL Beam House, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8JF

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Hillcrest activities

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10-13

Abseiling Aeroball Archery Canoeing Challenge Course Climbing Dragon Boats Fencing Forest Trail Kayaking Low Ropes Motorsports Orienteering

hillcrest herefordshire Ideal for younger children

DURATION

7 nights (sat-sat) Multi Activity (p17-18)

4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

Introductory Adventure (p19)

2 nights/3 days (tue-thu)

ACCOM

Small and homely

What facilities are there?

Hillcrest is a small, homely centre, with staff who really love working with younger guests. Originally a private fishing lodge, it’s in a quiet rural setting close to the River Wye. It’s ideal for a first visit away from home or if you’re looking for somewhere really friendly and extra welcoming! All of our land-based adventure activities take place on-site. Amongst others, the centre’s facilities include a basketball court, low level ropes course and plenty of indoor space. Watersports are also available at our private lake nearby or on the River Wye.

HOLIDAY

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Secluded, private setting

What’s it like?

The house has a really big garden with an abseil and climbing tower, challenge course, archery range and zip wire. In the house there is a dining room and an indoor activities room. The programme is arranged by the centre staff and usually includes at least one day of water-based activities at our private lake ‘Drummonds Dub’, just 15 minutes drive away by coach.

What’s the accommodation like?

All accommodation is in the main house, in dormitories with showers and toilets nearby. PGL night duty staff sleep in rooms close to the dormitories, creating a very homely atmosphere.

AGE GROUPS

DATES

Indoor

✔

✔

-

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

-

12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£549

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08

£569

Indoor

✔

✔

-

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

£329

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

-

25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08

£395

Indoor

✔

✔

-

01/04, 08/04, 15/04

27/05

-

£225

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£279

Indoor

✔

✔

-

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

£129

10-13 13-16

May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

PRICE

Easter 01/04, 08/04, 15/04

7-10

Problem Solving Raft Building Rifle Shooting Survivor Team Games Trapeze Zip Wire

£469

For more information on: First Timer holidays (dates shown in bold) and Introductory Adventures see pages 18 and 19 Escorted Travel see page 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

PGL Hillcrest, Foy, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6RD

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Tregoyd House activities Abseiling Aeroball Archery Ball Sports Canoeing Challenge Course Climbing Fencing Jacob’s Ladder Kayaking Motorsports Mountain Trail Orienteering

tregoyd house powys

Problem Solving Raft Building Rifle Shooting Sensory trail Survivor Trapeze Zip Wire

& llwyn filly

Great for horse riding & trekking

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Beautiful Welsh border scenery

What’s it like?

Private grounds

and an archery field. Down the road next to PGL Llwyn Filly is ‘The Puddle’, our very own lake where you take part in watersports including kayaking and raft building.

Small and friendly, but with loads of space for activities. It’s a beautiful old mansion house (where Lord Hereford once lived) and the unique, private gardens and grounds once attracted wealthy Victorian visitors to sit and picnic by the stream. There’s a lot more going on than picnics today and now its gardens are packed with adventure! We also use the facilities at PGL Llwyn Filly, a small, picturesque period property only one mile away in a private setting with its own lake.

What’s the accommodation like?

At Tregoyd, all the accommodation is in the mansion house.

It’s in multi-bedded rooms with bunk beds, so you will easily make friends.

Showers and toilets are located close to the rooms. (Please note that in summer guests on our Horse Riding and Trekking holidays may be accommodated together in multi bedded rooms at PGL Llwyn Filly).

What facilities are there?

In the gardens and grounds of Tregoyd House there are the challenge courses, an abseil/climbing tower, trapeze, Jacob’s ladder, rifle range

HOLIDAY

DURATION

7 nights (sat-sat) Multi Activity (p17-18)

Horse Trekking & Riding (p24) Horse Riding & Trekking Pro (p24)

ACCOM

AGE GROUPS

DATES

Indoor

✔

✔

-

Easter 08/04

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

7-10

10-13 13-16

PRICE

May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

-

12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£555

£475

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08

£589

4 nights (tue-sat)

Indoor

✔

✔

-

11/04

30/05

-

£329

4 nights (tue-sat)

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

-

25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08

£395

3 nights (sat-tue)

Indoor

✔

✔

-

08/04

27/05

-

£225

3 nights (sat-tue)

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£279

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

08/04

-

-

£629

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£699

08/04

-

-

£695

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

£769

For more information on: Escorted Travel see page 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

PGL Tregoyd House, Powys, Wales, LD3 0SP

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Dalguise activities Abseiling Archery Ball Sports Burn walk Canoeing Cat Walk Challenge Course Climbing Fencing Forest Hike Giant Swing Jacob’s Ladder Mountain Bikes Nature Trail

13-16

dalguise PERTHSHIRE Highland lodges

Orienteering Problem Solving Quad bikes Raft Building Rifle Shooting Sensory Trail Sequoia Scramble Survivor Trapeze Tree Climb Vertical Challenge Zip Wire

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Set in ‘Big Tree Country’

What’s it like?

It’s a fantastic forested site by the River Tay, at the heart of Perthshire’s ‘Big Tree Country’. As well as having all the usual exciting PGL multi activities, this is our only centre with a 75ft tree climb. There is also a cat walk, which will test your balance high above the ground and a huge double zip wire.

The wildlife in this unspoilt area is also incredible and if you are lucky you may see the elusive red squirrel or even leaping salmon.

Unique 75ft tree climb

What facilities are there?

Most of the activities are on-site and are hidden within the woodlands all around the centre – making the most of the forest environment. Canoeing takes place on our brand new on-site lake. The main building was once the summer home of Beatrix Potter and many of her stories were said to be inspired by this idyllic location.

What’s the accommodation like?

All guests sleep in the purpose-built lodges or our recently converted stable block in the grounds which have six to eight beds and their own showers and toilets.

HOLIDAY

DURATION

7 nights (sat-sat)

Multi Activity (p17-18)

4 nights (mon-fri) 4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

Introductory Adventure (p19)

2 nights/3 days (tue-thu)

ACCOM

AGE GROUPS

DATES

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

01/07, 08/07, 29/07, 05/08

-

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

15/07, 22/07

-

£579

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

03/04

-

09/10, 16/10

£425

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08

-

£489

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

11/04

-

10/10, 17/10

£329

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

04/07, 11/07, 18/07, 25/07, 01/08, 08/08

-

£395

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

08/04

-

07/10, 14/10

£225

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

01/07, 08/07, 15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08

-

£279

Indoor

✔

✔

-

-

18/07

-

£129

10-13 13-16

Summer Holidays -

Oct HT 07/10, 14/10

For more information on: Introductory Adventures see page 19 Escorted Travel see page 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

PGL Dalguise, Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8 0JX

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Easter 08/04

7-10

£499 £549

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10-13

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13-16

Winmarleigh Hall activities Abseiling All Aboard Archery Canoeing Cat Walk Challenge Course Climbing Fencing Giant Swing Jacob’s Ladder Low Ropes Orienteering Problem Solving Quad bikes

winmarleigh hall LANCASHIRE 50 acres of parkland

Near the Forest of Bowland

Raft Building Sensory Trail Team Course Trapeze Vertical Challenge Zip Wire

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En-suite accommodation

What’s it like?

Winmarleigh Hall is conveniently located an hour from Manchester and Liverpool and three hours from Glasgow. The Forest of Bowland lies nearby, which is a designated Area of Natural Beauty. Built around the original main house, Winmarleigh was formerly a spectacular traditional Victorian estate.

Set in 50 acres of gardens, parkland and woodland, the building retains many original features. Its large rooms and sturdy construction make it ideal for groups of children. The centre is small enough to have a homely feel, but large enough to explore and experience a range of fantastic activities!

What facilities are there?

All the activities are on-site and are spread throughout the wooded and open areas of the centre’s grounds. Alongside the main building, a more modern building houses the indoor games rooms and additional accommodation. The centre also has its own private lake – ideal for watersports!

What’s the accommodation like?

Rooms at Winmarleigh Hall are either in the main house or the adjacent modern accommodation block. All accommodation is en-suite and rooms sleep four to ten guests.

HOLIDAY

Multi Activity (p17-18)

ACCOM Indoor

✔

✔

7 nights (sat-sat)

Indoor

✔

✔

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

4 nights (mon-fri) 4 nights (tue-sat) 3 nights (sat-tue)

Introductory Adventure (p19)

AGE GROUPS

DURATION

2 nights/3 days (tue-thu)

7-10

DATES

PRICE

✔

Easter 01/04, 08/04, 15/04

May HT 27/05

Summer Holidays -

Oct HT 21/10

✔

-

-

12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£569

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08

-

£589

03/04, 10/04, 17/04

29/05

-

23/10

£429

-

-

24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08

-

£489

10-13 13-16

£499

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£329

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08

-

£395

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

01/04, 08/04, 15/04

27/05

-

21/10

£225

Indoor

✔

✔

✔

-

-

22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08

-

£279

Indoor

✔

✔

-

04/04, 11/04, 18/04

30/05

-

24/10

£169

For more information on: Introductory Adventures see page 19 Escorted Travel see page 54 Optional Extras see page 53 Insurance see pages 57.

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

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BRAVE BOLD BE

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Because adventure matters...

Parent Guide 2017.

We understand as a parent you will have lots of questions before your child comes on a PGL Adventure.

Our guide is built upon feedback, recommendations and tips from past and present, giving you all the details around our holidays that you need to know.

50 Adventure, freedom and friends 51 A name you can trust 52 Team spirit 53 Unbeatable value 54 Travel information 55 Visit our website 56 Frequently Asked Questions 57 Booking information 58 The small print

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ling relaxed and reassured “As a parent you’re left fee will enjoy themselves.” your children are safe and

parent guide

BEING A PARENT

is an adventure too!

We know that any parent wants their child to explore, have a great time and discover more about themselves.

But at the same time we understand that you’re bound to have fears and want to protect them – that’s only natural, as parents it’s in our job description!

However, we need to get the balance right between freedom and adventure, and care and protection.

It’s a tough line to walk but it’s why we’ve worked so hard since 1957 to perfect our formula and get it right.

60 years on and our holidays are always exciting, full of fun, shared with new friends and enjoyed with laughter but they are also challenging, confidence building and rich learning experiences.

They offer real, valuable (often life changing) outdoor adventures, in new and incredibly stimulating environments – the perfect setting to reap the benefits of our Adventure Holidays.

We think that’s what childhood should be all about and what gets the balance right for everyone involved.

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Parent Guide

PGL is a very special partnership between you, your children and us. Our Parent Guide is just another one of the ways we work harder to make this partnership a strong one.

In our brochure you’ll find all the most important things we get asked about and the key essentials you might want to know about if you’re booking for the first time. On our website we offer a fuller version in even more detail and depth, along with our new section featuring customer feedback.

We appreciate there’s always lots to consider when you’re a parent and we hope you find it helpful.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you this year.

Steve Hougham PGL Adventure Holidays

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THE UK’S LEADING PROVIDER OF

children’s holidays

Established 60 years ago in 1957, we are the UK’s leading children’s adventure holiday company. Our expertise, safe environments and unrivalled pastoral care means we are trusted and respected by schools and families nationwide.

Our beginnings

Back in 1957, Peter Gordon Lawrence bought a folding canvas canoe and set off down the Danube. He loved this experience so much he wanted to share it. Returning home, he began leading groups of young adults on canoe camping trips down the River Wye – and PGL was born! Sadly Peter died in 2004 but his original passions still live on today, in a growing and thriving organisation and the generations of children who have benefitted from what he began 60 years ago.

What we offer

• Dedicated staff • First class reputation • The best centres built

for children • Tailored holidays for different age ranges • Small group sizes

TOTAL PEACE OF MIND

We put safety first, so you can relax.

You can trust PGL to take your children’s welfare and happiness very seriously indeed. Our staff maintain the highest safety standards and we’re regulated and licensed by all the appropriate bodies.

Our stringent standards fully comply with the DFE (Department for Education) guidelines. We follow national guidelines and undertake fully comprehensive risk assessments. Our outstanding training programmes ensure all our staff place safety first. In this environment, children are not just safe, they feel safe. So they can really enjoy every new experience and their confidence can flourish.

PGL are registered with and adhere to the regulations of the following organisations:

• Adventure Activity Licensing Authority • OFSTED Inspection • British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) • Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) For a full list of all our licensing regulations and bodies and which activities they apply to please visit our website.

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parent guide

team spirit

PGL KIDS SAY IT’S “THE STAFF!” THAT MAKE PGL HOLIDAYS THE BEST!

Fully trained and highly skilled, it’s our team that make PGL holidays so popular and successful – parents and children tell us so!

Only the best will do

To maintain the standards of excellence for which we are known we rigorously select only the very best of the thousands of candidates who apply every year. We assess them according to their previous work with children, entertainment skills, personality and activity qualifications and experience. Naturally all staff members are DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service, formerly CRB) checked. Additionally, all new appointments are on probation for their first two to four weeks, and continually assessed to ensure they meet our high standards.

Highly trained and qualified

With 60 years of experience, PGL’s commitment to staff training and development is unsurpassed. Our staff must be adept at bringing out the very best in children, while keeping them safe and happy. So we ensure each one is trained and equipped with the skills, knowledge and attitude to give your children the time of their lives.

PGL Instructors

Trained instructors take responsibility during activity sessions. We have an excellent safety record of which we are very proud and we insist our instructors enforce the highest possible safety standards.

Where an appropriate formal qualification exists, instructors must hold it. Where no recognised qualifications exist, we carry out verified in-house training and assessments.

PGL Centre Managers

Unlike many organisations, all PGL Centre Managers are on permanent, full-time contracts, having worked their way through PGL’s own career system. They set the tone at their centres, and ensure staff stay motivated throughout the whole year so each week is as good as the first!

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Parent Guide

PGL Group Leaders – our famous ‘Groupies’!

On arrival at our UK centres, your child will join a small group of similarly aged children in the care of a Group Leader (or ‘Groupie’).

Our Groupies are exceptional people, chosen for their ability to communicate with children and look after them. Responsible for children’s social welfare, they will be your child’s main daily contact.

Groupies get the lazy bones up in the morning, make sure everybody knows where they should be, encourage regular use of soap and toothpaste, eat meals with the children, organise wacky evening entertainments, and boogie with them at the disco. Our Groupies come through smiling – and the children simply love them!

PGL HOLIDAY CONSULTANTS

Our Holiday Consultants are second to none. Most are parents and know our centres well, so are best placed to answer any questions you may have. They can’t wait to help you plan the perfect holiday for your child – so call them now!

No question is too small or unusual. We won’t rush you but we know you’re busy so we’ll try to be as efficient and straightforward as we can.

We get to know many PGL parents well and look forward to speaking to them several times a year. So please give us a call on 0333 321 2114. We’d love to hear from you.

unbeatable value it all adds up to great value!

PGL Adventure Holidays really are unbeatable value. Starting from only £129, your child will enjoy endless fun and action from morning to bedtime, all with full supervision. There’s so much more included too – just take a look at everything that’s covered.

Overseas Adventures include Holidays in France include everything listed for our UK holidays, along with Escorted Travel from the UK to the centre. Travel is included from London or Dover/ Folkestone. Supplements apply from Birmingham or Manchester.

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Childcare Vouchers

PAY WITH

childcare vouchers

We accept full or part payment for your holiday at all our English centres in Childcare Vouchers.

Optional Excursions

£45 PER CHILD

Why not try one of our optional excursions? Enjoy a day of rollercoaster fun at the following theme parks • Alton Towers (Boreatton Park) • Thorpe Park (Windmill Hill & Marchants Hill) • Drayton Manor (Boreatton Park) • Chessington World of Adventures (Windmill Hill)

Camp Kit Pre-order a camp kit when booking for only £20 ✔ PGL rucksack ✔ PGL t-shirt ✔ PGL baseball cap ✔ Water bottle ✔ Postcard and pen ✔ Wristband ✔ Mini football or rugby ball

Added Value

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✔ A daily programme packed full of exciting activities ✔ Use of approved equipment ✔ Professional, friendly and encouraging instruction ✔ Full board ✔ PGL certificates and prizes ✔ Recognised qualifications on selected specialist holidays

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UK holidays include

4

for Why not send your children on a PGL 3 holiday with some of their friends? Book 4 children on any 7 night holiday and one of them goes free! (see page 59) Call us for full terms and conditions.

What’s not included ✖ Travel to PGL centres in the UK ✖ Insurance (except ski holidays) ✖ Bedding (except Paris) ✖ Towels ✖ Meals whilst travelling (packed

lunch is provided when returnin g via escorted travel in UK)

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getting there’s easy

Getting your child to and from our centres couldn’t be easier. You can drop off your children at any of our UK centres (please see our self drive arrival/ departure times). If your chosen centre is too far away or it’s a struggle fitting around other commitments you may wish to use one of our superb PGL travel service options.

A summary of the options available is below but don’t forget you’ll find full details on our website or call one of our Holiday Consultants to discuss your personal requirements.

Self-drive

The majority of parents prefer to drop off and pick up at our centres themselves during the set arrival times shown below.

HOLIDAY/DURATION

ARRIVE

DEPART

7 night holidays

Saturday between 15.00-17.00 (First meal: dinner)

Saturday between 09.00-11.00 (Last meal: breakfast)

4 night tue-sat Mini Breaks

Tuesday between 11.00-12.00 (First meal: lunch)

Saturday between 09.00-11.00 (Last meal: breakfast)

4 night mon-fri Mini Breaks

Monday between 08.30-09.00 (First meal: lunch)

Friday between 17.30-18.00 (Last meal: lunch)

3 night Mini Breaks

Saturday between 15.00-17.00 (First meal: dinner)

Tuesday between 13.00-14.00 (Last meal: lunch)

3 day (2 night) Introductory Adventure

Tuesday between 08.30-10.00 (First meal: lunch)

Thursday between 18.30-19.30 (Last meal: dinner)

Station transfer For children old enough (12 years+) to travel alone by train, we offer a pick-up and drop off service at specific times, to and from the station nearest to each of our centres, on Saturdays during the summer holidays. For prices and more details call us or visit our website.

Airport/Eurostar pick-ups

We do need to know in advance if you intend to drop off outside these times and will normally make a £10/hour/per child charge in these circumstances. We require at least 3 days notice to be able to confirm any such arrangements.

For children travelling from outside the UK, we offer an escorted travel service to most centres from Heathrow, Birmingham and Gatwick airports, and the London Eurostar terminal at specific times. For prices and more details call us or visit our website.

Fully escorted travel

Windmill Hill (15/07 - 26/08)

Birmingham International (Airport)

-

£60

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

London Central – Victoria

-

£115

£105

£90

£115

£80

£115

£115

£90

London Paddington (escorted rail travel)

£149

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

London – Kempton Park

-

£89

£79

£59

£70

£50

£70

£89

£59

London St Pancras International (Eurostar)

-

£185

£175

£155

£185

£135

£175

£185

£145

London Heathrow (Airport)

-

£185

£175

£155

£185

£135

£175

£185

£145

London Gatwick (Airport)

-

£185

£175

£155

£185

£135

£175

£185

£105

Oxford

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£69

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Portsmouth

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-

-

-

£40

-

-

-

-

Southampton

-

-

-

-

£40

-

-

-

-

The end dates shown above are the dates on which the route terminates and therefore only return travel from centre is available. *Return to London Central (Victoria) only on 02/09.

For full information and up to date times on all travel options please visit our website or call one of our Holiday Consultants

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Tregoyd House (05/08 - 12/08)

Osmington Bay (15/07 - 26/08)

Marchants Hill (15/07 - 26/08)*

Little Canada (22/07 - 26/08)

Liddington (15/07 - 19/08)

Hillcrest (22/07 - 12/08)

Boreatton Park (22/07 - 26/08)*

2 017 Fully Escorted TraveL ROUTES AND PRICES (return prices)

Beam House (22/07 - 26/08)

With PGL staff supervision all the way, to and from the centre and with a variety of pick and drop up locations across the country, our unique escorted travel service is incredibly popular with parents. The service runs throughout the summer holidays on Saturdays and we can also provide inter-centre transfers for children attending for two weeks at different centres.

Parent Guide

visit our website Any time, any place

Book online

See our special offers

Our website has been specifically designed to work on any desktop screen size, tablet or smartphone so that you can access our whole website and book online any time, any place.

With our simple online search widget you can tailor your holiday search to your child’s specific needs and interests and easily find and book your perfect holiday online.

At PGL we have fabulous special offers and last minute deals which really are too good to miss!

We believe in offering good value, honestly priced holidays and will always update our website with our latest offers.

You can also ‘opt in’ to hear more from us and we’ll send our offers straight to you!

MyPGL We’re always looking to make your life easier so we’ve developed ‘MyPGL’ where you can log in to your personal account and access all the information about your booking and more, 24/7. Here you will find your booking confirmation, pre travel information and editable forms to complete before your child’s holiday.

A-Z of activities We’ve been developing our activities for over 60 years and so we know how amazing each and every one is but we know for people experiencing PGL for the first time some of our activities may sound a little scary. To put your mind at ease and so you know what to expect, we’ve created an online A-Z of activities where you can search for every activity and see a full description and photo.

Our handy, printer friendly guides are also available to download and print from your MyPGL account. They contain everything you need to know to prepare for your holiday including arrival and departure times, FAQ’s, packing lists and directions to your centre.

Explore our centres Alongside our image galleries we have amazing virtual tours of almost all our centres, videos and feedback with star ratings. Take a look around before you arrive!

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frequently asked questions What to bring

It’s important you read your welcome pack which you can download from MyPGL as it contains lots of useful information, including a detailed list of what to bring.

Key items: ✔ Personal clothing ✔ Pocket money ✔ Bedding (£22 to hire) ✔ Footwear ✔ Label all clothing so ✔ Wash kit it’s easier to track ✔ Towels down should it get lost ✔ Swim suit

circumstances. This would typically be where a child’s needs require a staffing level beyond those we work to, or the use of equipment, qualifications and facilities that our settings are not reasonably able to provide.

Passports & documentation

continue their vigil until all is quiet. Bedroom doors are locked but can be opened from the inside.

Night time staff will be patrolling the centre at night and can be contacted at any time.

Discipline & responsibility

Living alongside and mixing with other children is a valuable part of the holiday experience and we try to ensure that no one feels left out. We keep a close eye and will act on possible bullying or any other anti-social behaviour. Our experience over many years means that this is rarely a problem but please Swimming tell your children if they feel picked on, they should Our watersports activities require a level of ‘water Mobile phones inform their group leader or any other member of We recognise that most parents value their children confidence’, which is defined as: staff immediately. When necessary we will be firm having a mobile phone with them on their holiday. • Ability to duck under water with children who are jeopardising the enjoyment • Confidently swim 15 metres in a life jacket or We are happy for children to have a phone and of others and will not tolerate any such behaviour. buoyancy aid without signs of panic to use them in situations where practical and safe If problem behaviour is persistent or serious, we to do so. They can also be handed in to our staff will contact the parent or guardians concerned to Rooming requests for safe-keeping. We cannot accept responsibility Please note that our sleeping arrangements both decide on further action. No refunds are considered for any loss of or damage to such devices and in the UK and on overseas holidays are single sex. for any child sent home for behavioural reasons. we advise that you have adequate mobile phone Please ensure you visit our website ‘parent It is not possible for brothers and sisters to share insurance cover in place. Misuse of mobile devices, guide’ and read our terms and conditions – ‘your accommodation. Where possible we will always viewing or sharing inappropriate material, abuse responsibility’ for full details. try to accommodate rooming requests where of social media and any conduct that could be children are of the same sex, age group and on deemed as bullying (including theft or damage to the same holiday but they cannot be guaranteed. Smoking & alcohol others property) could result in your child being sent Consumption of alcohol by guests is banned on home from their holiday.

Off-site activities & excursions any PGL holiday, whether on site or off-site in the UK and abroad, even if local law might allow for The majority of our activities take place on centre, Medical & emergency details apart from a small selection of our specialist some ages.

When you book, we need to know some holidays with booked excursions or occasionally Smoking is strongly discouraged but bans have important personal information about your when we take older children off site for evening previously resulted in unauthorised smoking in children and we will always treat this sensitively ‘ents’. Where settings allow, the group will remain dangerous areas, so we only allow it strictly for 16 and respect confidentiality. This includes (but is not together with an accompanying adult, but where or 17 year olds with prior parental consent and in limited to): this is not possible, children will be in small groups designated safe ‘smoking areas’ away from other • Personal details – age, date of birth etc. of no less than three and our staff will remain in guests. This also extends to the use of E-cigarettes.

• Relevant medical history/issues, including designated contact/meeting points. disabilities and behavioural conditions Breaking either policy is a serious issue for which Catering • Dietary requirements/preferences any guest concerned would be sent home at their We work with leading catering organisations to • Swimming ability parent/guardians expense, without a refund. ensure our food is the best.

A vegetarian option is • Any other factors that might impact on the always available and we can accommodate most Contacting your child success of the holiday, or safety of your child special dietary requirements. Please see a sample For some children, being away from home may and others whilst on holiday. menu on our website. initially be disconcerting. This is natural and to be We are able to support children requiring regular expected. Our staff are fully trained in the sensitive Sensible bedtimes medication that can be self-administered. We skill of identifying and dealing with children’s Even the fittest children feel tired after a full day of do need to know details and you will need concerns and worries. You will be able to call the activities, so we try to insist on sensible bedtimes to complete a form of instruction that will be centre directly during your child’s holiday and provided and bring this along with you on arrival. for your child’s age range to ensure a good night’s arrange to speak to them or we can pass on sleep. Exact times may vary from centre to centre any messages. We do ask you to try not to call We use specific small group staffing ratios and but are typically 20.30 for 7–10 year olds, 21.30 for the centre excessively to speak to your child, as specialist equipment, to ensure all our care 10–13’s and 22.30 for 13–17 year olds. particularly during the day they will out participating standards are upheld and to be as inclusive in activities therefore making it difficult to arrange as possible, in the settings we operate in. Our Night time supervision holidays also require a minimum level of selfOnce ‘lights out’ has been called at our UK centres, contact or relay messages. reliance. Therefore, it’s important to note that our night duty staff take over. They reassure we are not able to accommodate children in all anxious, encourage the high spirited to settle and For a full list of all our FAQ’s please visit our website.

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For overseas holidays, please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that your child has his/her own passport that is in date for the required travel destination and (if necessary) visa documentation.

booking information How to book Whether you’re a first timer or seasoned PGL parent, we want to make the booking process as easy and straightforward as possible. Once you have made a booking all your paper work and essential information will be available to you 24/7 in your MyPGL account on our website.

On our website Visit www.pgl.co.uk/holidays, choose your selected holiday and follow our online checkout process.

Call us on 0333 321 2114 and speak to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Holiday Consultants for full peace of mind.

Deposits

made on all credit card payments made by phone. Internet bookings and debit cards are not subject to charges. We accept all debit and credit cards except American Express. ✔ Cheque – Payable to ‘PGL Travel Limited’. ✔ Bank – Go online for details.

For bookings over the phone, once we have checked availability, we will take a non-refundable deposit plus insurance premium if booked (paid by debit/credit card in order to secure a place). Bookings online will require full payment when you book.

For more information please visit our website.

✔ Card – Please note a 2.5% charge will be

Childcare vouchers We accept full or part payment for your holiday at all our English centres in Childcare Vouchers. Call us or visit our PAY WITH website for more details.

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• £45.00 per child for up to four nights (UK) • £75.00 per child for seven nights or more (UK) • £99.00 per child for French/Skiing/ Snowboarding holidays

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be insured - key information It is important that everyone travelling with PGL has holiday insurance.

Experience has shown that standard policies do not cover all our activities, e.g. motorsports, abseiling and rifle shooting. For your protection, therefore, we have arranged a special policy with Union Reiseversicherung AG. PGL insurance includes the following benefits as long as claims fall within the terms and conditions of the policy:

Please note that cancellation cover comes into force when you pay the appropriate premiums. One premium will cover two or more consecutive holiday weeks per child. Non consecutive weeks require separate premiums. Most of the above sections are subject to £35 excess (up to £250 excess for legal expenses). Please read the Key Insurance Facts over the page. Clients not purchasing our insurance will be asked to complete an Insurance Indemnity Form issued on the advice of ABTA. DURATION

UK & EIRE RESIDENT

EU RESIDENT

7 night or longer UK holiday

£37

£49

OUTSIDE EU £63

4 night UK holiday

£28

£33

£43

Up to 3 night UK holiday

£20

£26

£32

French Holidays

£44

£58

£62

Please also see our key information section overleaf.

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• Cover for all activities organised by PGL • Personal accident up to £25,000 Some benefits are reduced for under 16s • Medical and other expenses up to £5 million for overseas holidays and up to £10,000 (other expenses only) for the UK • Cancellation charges up to the cost of the holiday (maximum £5,000) • Luggage up to £1,500. Single item £250. Valuables limit £250 • Personal money up to £200 • Personal liability up to £1 million • Curtailment of activities at £20 per day in summer or a pro rata refund of the ski pack (lessons, lift pass and ski school) in winter (both up to a maximum of £240) • Delay compensation, up to the invoice total for abandonment of overseas holidays. Compensation after 12 hours delay is £20

Full details of our insurance cover can be found on our website or can be sent to you upon request.

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Be Insured - key facts We would like to explain some of the definitions and features of our insurance cover for you.

Cooling off period: Your policy contains a 14 day cooling off period, during which you can cancel the policy and get a refund, if you have a justifiable reason for being dissatisfied with the cover it provides.

Pre-existing health conditions: If any participant, or any other person on whom the travel plans depend, has ever had treatment for any heart condition or circulatory condition, a stroke or high blood pressure, any breathing condition (including asthma), any type of cancer, any type of diabetes, any psychological condition, any existing injury or other serious or recurring medical condition, any condition requiring long term, prescribed medication or if you or they are receiving or awaiting investigation for any medical condition, you must advise the insurers via PGL to see if additional cover is available. Insurers reserve the right to impose terms. You will receive confirmation in writing of their decision.

Conditions, Exclusions & Terms: Conditions and exclusions will apply to individual sections of your policy while general exclusions, conditions and warranties will apply to the whole policy.

Property Claims: These claims are paid based on the value of the goods at the time you lose them and not on a “new for old” or replacement cost basis.

Policy Limits: Most sections of the policy have limits on the amount the insurer will pay under that section. Some sections also include other specific limits, for example for any one item or for valuables in total. You are advised to check your policy if you intend taking expensive items with you, which we advise against.

Policy Excesses: Under most sections of the policy claims will be subject to an excess. This means that you will be responsible for paying the first part of the claim. The amount you have to pay is called the excess.

Reasonable Care: You need to take all reasonable care to protect yourself and your property as if you were uninsured, otherwise your claim may be refused.

Complaints: The insurance policy includes a Complaints Procedure which tells you what steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint.

Dangerous Sports or Pastimes: If you are going to take part in dangerous sports or pastimes where there is a risk of injury, check that your policy covers you. All activities officially organised and implemented

by PGL are covered.

Policy Document: This gives full details of what is not covered and conditions of the cover. A copy will be sent to you on booking, or earlier on request.

Law: The Insurance Policy will be subject to the law of England and Wales unless otherwise agreed.

Please ensure you read your insurance policy carefully. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the policy may result in cover being restricted.

PGL are an Appointed Representative of Fogg Travel Insurance Service Limited who with the Insurers are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

the small print Please take time to read the following terms and conditions carefully. They are the basis of the contract between yourself and PGL. A contract will exist between us when we have taken your booking and required payment. You will then automatically receive a confirmation/invoice detailing exactly what has been booked. If you think anything is incorrect please contact us straight away. All correspondence will be with the person named on the confirmation invoice who accepts the following conditions on behalf of all participants. The contract between us is governed by English Law and any dispute will be dealt with under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. Any monies paid to an appointed agent will be held by the agent for PGL until they are paid over to PGL. Your final payment and travel tickets The balance of your account is payable not later than 12 weeks before holiday commencement. If payment is not made by the due date, we reserve the right to advise you of the cancellation of your holiday booking and make a cancellation charge at the appropriate rate. Full payment must accompany bookings made within 12 weeks of departure.

The Package Travel, Package Holidays, and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the holiday booked from this brochure and for repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We provide this security by way of a bond held

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make any alterations, an administration charge of £25 will be made per amendment. Any such amendment may be telephoned to PGL in the first instance but must be confirmed in writing immediately thereafter by emailing holidays@pgl.co.uk. However, if a major amendment is requested less than 8 weeks prior to the starting date of the holiday, we reserve the right to treat your request as a cancellation and charge the appropriate cancellation fee as detailed below.

In order that all our staff have the correct information we cannot accept additions or alterations to travel arrangements within 7 days of the commencement of the holiday.

If we are forced to make changes PGL will do its utmost to provide all of the arrangements that have been confirmed, but must reserve the right to alter or cancel any activities, accommodation or other arrangements, including escorted travel, if operational, weather or other considerations so dictate.

If we have to make a major change to your holiday, we will offer a suitable alternative if available, or 100% refund, if we are not able, in our opinion, to offer an alternative that is sufficiently comparable. Compensation will be paid as below if we have to make a major change to your holiday within 8 weeks of holiday commencement, unless the change is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to war, riot, civil commotion, act of God, industrial dispute, Government action, epidemic, disease, adverse weather or natural disaster.

• 56-29 days – 10% of holiday price • 28-15 days – 15% of holiday price • 14 days or less – 25% of holiday price

The price of your holiday is subject to surcharge due to unforeseen increases in fuel costs, Government action such as increases in VAT or any other Government imposed increases or adverse currency exchange rate variations.

Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged but, where a surcharge is payable, there will be an administration charge of £1 together with an amount to cover agents’ commission where relevant.

If this means paying more than 10% of the holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all money paid except for any premium paid to us for holiday insurance and amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel because of this, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge advice.

The prices of our holidays abroad have been fixed according to an exchange rate of 1.19 euros to £1 as published in the Financial Times on 12th December 2016. You will be notified 8 weeks before departure if a surcharge is due on your holiday.

Cancelling your holiday or travel If you find that you cannot take your PGL holiday and have to cancel, for whatever reason, your deposit will be forfeited to cover our costs. If we receive your written cancellation within 56 days of your holiday commencement date, higher cancellation charges will be made, as follows: • 56 to 29 days prior to commencement – 30% of the total holiday price.

• 28 to 15 days prior to commencement – 45% of the total holiday price.

• 14 to 1 days prior to commencement – 100% of the total holiday price.

• On or after the commencement date – 100% of the total holiday price.

The date of effective cancellation is calculated on the day of receipt of written advice in our Reservations Department.

Travel costs are forfeited unless written cancellation is received more than 14 days prior to holiday commencement. Your PGL holiday insurance may cover the cost of cancellation. If in doubt don’t hesitate to contact our brokers, Fogg Travel Insurance Services, on 01623 631 331.

Any compliments, complaints or feedback If there is any problem with the holiday, we want to put this right for you as soon as possible. Please ask your child to mention it to their Group Leader/Courier/ Centre Manager straightaway. Alternatively, we will be pleased to make a phone available, so your child can speak with you if this is preferable. We would ask you to make immediate contact with either the centre or Head Office in Ross-on-Wye. If we have been unable to find a solution, you have 28 days from the end of your holiday to write to us to explain your grievance. Please email feedback@pgl.co.uk.

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If you are still unhappy, your complaint may be referred to arbitration under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents in conjunction with the Institute of Arbitrators. This scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone, with restricted liability on a customer in respect of costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of such injury or illness. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims involving minor injury or illness, subject to a limit of £1,000 per person. Application for arbitration must be made within 9 months of return from holiday. Further details can be supplied by ABTA on request. Their address is: 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Our responsibility PGL accepts responsibility for those elements of the holiday arrangements which are under our direct control and for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers. Save as set out below, no liability is accepted for personal illness, injury or death. We do accept responsibility for any personal illness, injury or death which results from the negligent (as the word is understood in the English Law) acts or omissions of any servant or agent, or any supplier, working on our behalf in the provision of services or facilities to you and whilst acting within the scope of their employment.

Please note, however, that we do not accept liability for any air or sea carriers whose individual conditions of carriage apply and are often subject to international agreements. We cannot be held responsible for the failure or inability of any equipment or computer programme to recognise or correctly interpret or process any date as the true or correct date, or to continue to function correctly beyond that date.

We cannot be held responsible for the loss of enjoyment or additional expenses due to delays or changes in any travel arrangements or other services which are caused by circumstances amounting to force majeure, such as, but not limited to war, riot, civil commotion, act of God, Government action, epidemic, disease, natural disaster, industrial dispute or adverse weather conditions. We can only be liable for the provision of special requests where we have confirmed their availability in writing.

Should you or any member of your party have the misfortune to suffer illness, injury or death during the period of your holiday, arising out of an activity which does not form part of the arrangements made by us, we shall, where appropriate, and subject to our reasonable discretion and prior agreement, give you

and your family every help that we can by way of initial assistance, including initial legal costs associated there with, up to a maximum value of £5,000 per booking.

You must request such assistance within 90 days from the date of the misadventure and in the event of there being a successful claim for costs against a third party or there being suitable insurance policies in force, the costs incurred by PGL shall be recoverable from yourselves.

We shall not be liable in respect of any loss of profits, damage to goodwill or any type of special, indirect or consequential loss even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable or we have been advised of the possibility of you incurring the same. Subject to the above and excluding liability for death or personal injury, our liability shall be limited to £15,000 (pounds sterling) in respect to any one claim.

Your responsibility It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to advise PGL of a child’s special diet and swimming ability in writing or by telephone at the time of booking.

This information will be reconfirmed to you in our documentation. (All children participating in watersports must be able to meet PGL’s swimming requirements as detailed in the Parent Guide.)

It is also the responsibility of the parent/guardian or other person acting in ‘loco parentis’ to fully advise PGL, when booking, and then follow this up in writing, of any illness, disabilities, social or behavioural problems that a youngster currently has, or has recently experienced, which might affect the youngster or other guests during the PGL holiday. We may request written confirmation from your GP/teacher confirming the suitability of the holiday for your child with particular reference to such considerations as social compatibility, physical access, successful participation and health and safety.

We will naturally treat any personal information sensitively and respect confidentiality. We are committed to making our holidays as accessible to as many guests as possible, however, very occasionally we may not be able to provide the service required and will refund any deposit paid.

is not the place to bring mobile phones, expensive watches, jewellery, photographic equipment or other precious items which may not be covered by the PGL insurance.

ABTA PGL Travel Ltd is a Member of ABTA with membership number V2683. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan.

We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For bookings to UK centres and to overseas centres by coach, PGL Travel Ltd holds a bond with ABTA. This arrangement means your money will be refunded or you will be brought back to the UK (where your contracted arrangements include return travel to the UK) if already abroad in the unlikely event of our being unable to provide your holiday due to our insolvency.

For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact: ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 020 3117 0500 or visit the ABTA website at www.abta.com.

Data Protection The personal information requested at the time of booking and on subsequent proformas is held on computer and required to allow our employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers to provide the promised holiday to our normal high standards. By providing us with the information required for booking you are deemed to accept the above and to have gained consent from the parents of all members of your party to disclose their details to us. At time of booking or requesting a brochure, whichever is sooner you will be asked if you wish to receive future mailings from PGL and/or carefully selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive these mailings, please advise at the time of booking or alternatively write to the PGL Marketing Department, Alton Court, Penyard Lane, Ross on Wye HR9 5GL. Please refer to our website at www.pgl.co.uk for details of our privacy policy.

We reserve the right to exclude any person before or after holiday commencement if important personal details have not been fully declared and/or his/her behaviour is incompatible with the general enjoyment and wellbeing of others. Collection would be entirely at the responsibility and expense of the person acting in ‘loco parentis’ to whom any costs for damage and other expenses incurred would also be charged. No refunds will be considered for any children sent home for behavioural reasons and a 12 month booking exclusion will be applied, any bookings already made for arrival within this period will be cancelled and refunded.

Photography We regularly take photographs and videos for promotional and training purposes, if you do not want your child to appear in these you must write to PGL Customer Service and inform PGL Staff on arrival at the centre.

Behaviour deemed inappropriate may include (but is not limited to): • Under age buying and consumption of alcohol • Leaving the site unless accompanied by a PGL member of staff • Suspected involvement with illegal drugs • Smoking and using E-cigarettes outside of designated areas and by under 16s • Entering accommodation used by the opposite sex • Theft or illegal activities • Threatening behaviour, bullying, offensive or insulting language to other guests, PGL staff or any other person resident on centre • Anti-social behaviour affecting other guests enjoyment of their holiday • Leaving rooms during the night without a legitimate reason • Deliberately tampering with safety systems (e.g. CCTV, Fire Alarms) • Misuse of mobile devices • Sharing or viewing inappropriate material and abuse of social or other media • Damaging other guests’ property

**Group Discounts Terms and Conditions – Valid on bookings for UK or French holidays of seven or more nights duration, with four or more children booked at the same time on the same booking. The child with the lowest priced seven night holiday will go free. Group discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer and cannot be applied retrospectively.

Discount offer applies to holiday price as listed in the 2017 Adventure Holidays brochure and does not apply to insurance or any other additional items on the booking.

One lead parent is responsible for the entire group booking, will supply all the relevant information for each child and will be responsible for all payments. Discounts do not apply on Internet Bookings. Subject to availability.

Any reduction in the number of children on the booking after it is confirmed may invalidate the discount and additional charges may be incurred.

Personal property Your personal property, including baggage, is your own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or damage is due to our negligence or failure to carry out our responsibility. Please note that an adventure holiday

Finally The details and holiday availability announced in this brochure are published in good faith in December 2016 and all reasonable efforts have been made to insure all information is correct at time of printing.

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ADVENTURE kind of DAY

We’ve been pioneers of children’s adventure holidays since 1957 and have never been more committed to what we believe in.

We’ve created this brochure and our website to give you and your children, a taste of all the fun and excitement that we pack into each and every one of our holidays.

We hope you enjoy them.

PGL Travel Ltd, Alton Court, Penyard Lane, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5GL Phone: 0333 321 2114 Fax: 0333 321 2115 Email: holidays@pgl.co.uk www.pgl.co.uk/holidays