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Secondary School Trips in the South East

Adventurous secondary school trips in the South

Get ready for an educational school trip in the South East! Choose from a range of locations, including Surrey and East Sussex, and our beautiful centre on the Isle of Wight. Our activity centres, Little Canada, Marchants Hill, Windmill Hill, Grosvenor Hall and Overstrand Hall are all situated in the South East, and perfect for unforgettable experiences.

Our secondary school trips are designed to inspire students and build confidence. We can tailor experiences to match your curriculum, including activities matched to Activities Week or Enrichment Week criteria, creating the ideal mix of fun and learning for everyone!

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Explore our South East locations…

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Isle of Wight – Little Canada

Discover the stunning Isle of Wight, an ideal destination for your next South East secondary school trip! Set along the picturesque Wootton Creek with private water access and close proximity to the beach, Little Canada offers everything you need for a memorable residential experience.

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Excitement awaits on the Isle of Wight…

  • Dedicate time for study before exam season, balanced with PGL activities on a Revision Weekend
  • Build character on a GROW! adventure in Enrichment Week
  • Self-taught Field Studies for KS3, GCSE, and A-Level, exploring the rich geography the Isle of Wight has to offer
  • And more!
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Surrey – Marchants Hill

Experience an adventure next to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the edge of the Devil’s Punchbowl. Immerse your students in a breathtaking 45-acre woodland setting, packed with adrenaline-fueled adventure activities that promise excitement and unforgettable memories for every student.

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Explore a range of Surrey-based programmes – perfect for all secondary years!

  • Relationship-building adventures help to UNITE! your class at the start of the academic year
  • Get set and GROW! on a character-building adventure in Activities Week
  • And more!
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East Sussex – Windmill Hill

Are you looking for an unforgettable residential trip in the stunning East Sussex countryside? PGL is the right place! Our 21-acre site is perfect for secondary school groups, and just a short drive from London. Plus, if you experience classic British weather, we’ve got spacious indoor facilities to keep the fun going, rain or shine.

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Enjoy a selected assortment of programmes, tailored for secondary schools.

  • Wellbeing-boosting adventures encourage your Year 7-9 students to THRIVE! in nature
  • Boost bonds on a relationship-building UNITE! adventure
  • Bring your Netball team for a Weekend tournament, in partnership with England Netball
  • And more!
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Kent – Grosvenor Hall

Set in the historic grounds of a former manor house in Ashford, Grosvenor Hall offers plenty of rooms for Secondary school students to explore and enjoy. With a wide variety of activities, a beautiful lake, and excellent indoor facilities such as a large sports hall, it’s the perfect environment for students to develop skills, take on new challenges, and enjoy an unforgettable experience.

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Discover a variety of programmes that combine fun, learning, and lasting memories

  • Sharpen skills and build team spirit with a Netball or Football weekend
  • Start the school year strong and build lasting connections for your Year 7s with UNITE!
  • And more!
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Norfolk – Overstrand Hall

At Overstrand Hall, the stunning Lutyens Manor House provides an incredible backdrop for your secondary school’s adventure. Located on the Norfolk coast and nestled within beautiful landscapes and lush wooded gardens, the new centre offers exciting activities that will challenge students, grow confidence, and build resilience.

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Secondary school adventures designed to build confidence, teamwork, and independence

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Why choose a PGL location closer to home?

Cut down on travel time and make the most of your school trip. With shorter journeys, you’ll spend less time and money on transport, and more time enjoying action-packed activities. Adventuring closer to home also helps reduce your environmental impact and makes trip logistics simpler. Choose the perfect programme for your students and enjoy an unforgettable secondary school trip in the South East with PGL!

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Secondary School Programmes available in the South East

Engaging children is what we’re best at, and learning through adventure is what we’re all about. We’ve got many different ways to breathe life into your classroom experiences for students – whatever the desired learning outcome is, we’ll deliver the right programme to make it happen for your secondary school trips.

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FAQ

Where are your South East secondary school trips located?

Do you tailor trips to the curriculum?

Yes! We’re all about creating a trip that suits your secondary school class perfectly. That’s why we work with schools to plan trips based on our REACH framework, which is designed around the national curriculum.

What’s included in a South East secondary school trip?

Everything is included in your South East secondary school trip, there are no added fees with PGL. Your pupil’s accommodation, activities, equipment, food and drink are all included!

What’s the food like?

The food at our South East centres is fantastic! We provide a superb breakfast selection with hot food as well as cereals, pastries, fruit, yoghurt and more. Our lunch and dinner meals are full of nutrition to keep your pupils energised for the activities!

We’re also able to cater for a wide range of dietary needs, including coeliac, diabetes, food allergies and vegetarian/vegan, as well as any cultural or religious requirements. See our sample menu here.

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