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Your Girlguiding adventure, made simple!

Leave the planning to us. Everything you need for your Girlguiding unit’s next residential adventure is ready assembled on an all-inclusive PGL break. Simply pick a PGL centre, choose a date and we’ll help you with the rest.

40+ Fully insured activities across PGL centres

Enjoy a fun-filled programme of varied, adventurous activities – we provide the equipment and specialist instructors to run thrilling, safe and insured sessions with your group.

Search for a location or look at our 17 handy locations for PGL centres.

With centres across England, Wales, Scotland and even France, adventure is never far away.

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No more battling with tents and camp beds, we’ll provide clean, comfy and cosy accommodation for a peaceful night’s sleep, and special rooms for leaders too… that’s one less thing to worry about!

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Complex dietary requirements? No problem! Our dedicated catering team provide three delicious meals per day, and our fussy eater guarantee means that no-one ever goes hungry.

Endless admin? Don't worry, leave the boring stuff to us

We’ll take care of the admin. Ready-prepared risk assessments, insurance, equipment, safety and we’ll even handle the cleaning up!

40 plus fully insured activities and 17 handy UK locations

Enjoy a fun-filled programme of varied, adventurous activities – we provide the equipment and specialist instructors to run thrilling, safe and insured sessions with your group.

With centres across England, Wales, Scotland and even France, adventure is never far away.

Leave the boring stuff to use and comfy beds provided

We’ll take care of the admin. Ready-prepared risk assessments, insurance, equipment, safety and we’ll even handle the cleaning up!

No more battling with tents and camp beds, we’ll provide clean, comfy and cosy accommodation for a peaceful night’s sleep, and special rooms for leaders too… that’s one less thing to worry about!dedicated catering team provide three delicious meals per day, and our fussy eater guarantee means that no-one ever goes hungry.

Catering - 3 Tasty Meals Per Day

Complex dietary requirements? No problem! Our dedicated catering team provide three delicious meals per day, and our fussy eater guarantee means that no-one ever goes hungry.

Our Locations

Hover over or tap on the map markers below to find out more about each centre.
Filter the centres using the dropdowns or via the buttons below.

Programmes Available for Girlguiding:



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Programmes

Our group residentials programmes for Girlguiding are specially created to encourage bravery, teamwork and curiosity, empowering your girls to build their confidence and self-esteem, grow friendships, overcome challenges, and have the freedom to be whoever they want to be!

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Activities

PGL is the home of adventure! Our varied programmes offer over 40 exhilarating activities spanning land, water and sky, your Brownies, Guides and Rangers are in for an unforgettable journey of excitement and discovery.

Safety always comes first – all our activities are fully insured, and our team of trained instructors prioritise your Girlguiding unit’s wellbeing throughout every adventure.

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You’re in safe hands with PGL

No risk is an acceptable level of risk, which is why we go beyond to ensure every Brownie, Guide or Ranger is always in safe hands.

Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:

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Safe People
All our staff are rigorously selected for their capabilities, DBS checked. fully trained and continually assessed to ensure they meet the highest safety standards possible.

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Safe Places
Our sites and buildings are managed to reduce all possible risk before any child arrives. including segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and stringent equipment standards.

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Safe Spaces
Every child is different so to make our environments as encompassing as possible every colleague is SEND trained. we offer language inclusivity and offer over-and above access for all We also operate a zero-tolerance policy on illegal practices.

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Safeguarding
Trained to act as ‘first-responders’ to safeguarding red flags, PGL colleagues are versed in spotting risks (across mental health. self-harm sexual and physical wellbeing) and acting quickly to escalate any concerns or stop harmful behaviour.

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Safe Travels
Every travel partner with whom we work is vetted to ensure they have strict safety management systems in place. specifically focused on travelling with young people. We also aim to ensure travel provision is adaptable to the needs of every single child.

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Safe People
All our staff are rigorously selected for their capabilities, DBS checked. fully trained and continually assessed to ensure they meet the highest safety standards possible.

Safe Places
Our sites and buildings are managed to reduce all possible risk before any child arrives. including segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and stringent equipment standards.

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Safe Spaces
Every child is different so to make our environments as encompassing as possible every colleague is SEND trained. we offer language inclusivity and offer over-and above access for all We also operate a zero-tolerance policy on illegal practices.

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Safeguarding Trained to act as ‘first-responders’ to safeguarding red flags, PGL colleagues are versed in spotting risks (across mental health. self-harm sexual and physical wellbeing) and acting quickly to escalate any concerns or stop harmful behaviour.

Safe Travels
Every travel partner with whom we work is vetted to ensure they have strict safety management systems in place. specifically focused on travelling with young people. We also aim to ensure travel provision is adaptable to the needs of every single child.

FAQ

Can Girlguiding badges be earned at PGL?

Yes, of course! If your Girlguiding group is here to achieve their Adventure Badges or anything else, just let us know in advance, and we can work with you to plan activities where the requirements can be met. We’re always here to help groups get their badges, and we love being able to provide the facilities to do this!

What Girlguiding badges can be earned at PGL?

Your group can earn many badges on an adventure at PGL, including:

  • Holiday badge
  • Holiday advanced badge
  • Skills badge
  • Camper badge
  • Circus performer badge
  • Communicator badge
  • Dancer badge
  • Sports badge
  • Watersports badge
  • Circus skills
  • Outdoor pursuits
  • Sports
  • Survival
  • Go for it! Take your toothbrush
  • Baden-Powell

What’s included in the cost of a Girlguiding camp weekend?

When you book with PGL, accommodation, activities, equipment, food and drinks, are all included in the per person price. There are no hidden fees here!

Are the activities safe at PGL?

Safety is of the highest priority at PGL – as a founder member of BAPA (British Activity Providers Association) and a license holder for activities in scope of AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) regulations. All of our canoeing activities at our centers are BCU (British Canoe Union) approved, and all of our sailing centers are recognized RYA (Royal Yachting Association) teaching establishments.

Our fantastic instructors will be there to support your group during all activities, making sure everything goes safely and smoothly! To find out more, see our safety standards, risk assessment information, and Code of Practice.

Do you have accessible accommodation?

We can help provide the necessary equipment needed to make our accommodation suitable for those in your group with additional needs. We’re always aiming to provide guests with the best experience possible, and we have a wide range of accommodation available at our centers, and we’ll be able to advise you on what would be best for your girls. Just give us a call to discuss your group’s needs for accommodation.

What is the accommodation like?

We have a huge variety of accommodation across our centers, from dormitories to chalets, tents, and more! Some of our rooms feature en suites, bunk-beds, while some have shared facilities. Find your location to see what the accommodation will be like on your Girl Guides adventure!

We do our best to accommodate leaders in their own en suite rooms, with access to leader lounges for their own chill-out time.

Do you cater for dietary requirements?

We’re able to cater for a variety of dietary requirements at all of our locations, whether for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. We’ll always do our best to accommodate your group’s dietary needs. We can provide meals for coeliacs, diabetics, food allergies, and vegetarians/vegans.

If you have any questions about dietary requirements and how we can help, just get in touch to discuss how we can support your girls’ needs.

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