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Secondary School Trips in the South West

South West adventure trips for secondary schools

Choose PGL to explore exciting adventures in the South West! Discover a wide range of fun, educational, and challenging activities designed to help secondary school students develop new skills and grow as individuals. Our South West centres, located in South Devon and Dorset, include Barton Hall and Osmington Bay—perfect destinations for your next school trip.

PGL’s secondary school trips are packed with thrilling adventures that promote teamwork, boost confidence, and build resilience. With a focus on personal growth and group collaboration, outdoor adventures are an incredible way to inspire and engage your students!

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Explore our South West locations…

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Dorset – Osmington Bay

Located near Weymouth in Dorset, Osmington Bay offers the perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty.

As close to the coast as you can be, with direct beach access and breathtaking sea views, it’s a stunning spot for exploring the historic Jurassic Coast. Enjoy exciting watersports and a truly unique outdoor experience in this beautiful location.

Programmes:

Osmington Bay offers exciting and enriching programmes

  • This calming coastal location is perfectly situated for a wellbeing-boosting THRIVE! adventure
  • A perfect location for an assortment of Field Studies and Fieldwork trips, including Biology, Geography, and Maths, for KS3, GCSE and A-Level students
  • Let academic boost meet unforgettable adventure on a Revision Weekend
  • And more!
Discover Osmington Bay
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South Devon – Barton Hall

Embark on an unforgettable adventure on the English Riviera! Treat your students to an incredible experience at Barton Hall, set within 46 acres of beautiful Devon countryside. With 20+ exciting activities to enjoy, plus an on-site lake and outdoor heated swimming pool, this centre is teeming with outdoor learning opportunities. Discover everything South Devon has to offer with PGL!

Programmes:

Enjoy a range of programmes, tailored to your group’s age range!

  • Build character and boost resilience with PGL’s GROW! adventures in Activities Week
  • UNITE! your class at the start of the academic year on a relationship-boosting adventure
  • Achieve your squad goals on a Sports Weekend, taking part in a Netball tournament against other schools or a Football coaching session
  • And more!
Discover Barton Hall
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Why head to the South West?

Skip the long coach rides and enjoy a quicker, easier journey by choosing a PGL centre closer to home. Not only will you save time and reduce travel costs, but you’ll also help the environment – all while exploring the amazing outdoor adventures right on your doorstep! So, why wait? Start planning your South West school trip with PGL today!

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Secondary School Programmes available in the South West

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 pupils – whatever the desired learning outcome is, we’ll deliver the right programme to make it happen for your primary school residential trips.

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FAQ

Where are your South West school trips located?

Our secondary school trip locations in the South West include:

Barton Hall, South Devon

Osmington Bay, Dorset

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

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

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 help plan trips that are curriculum-linked and support the aims of the trip.

What’s the food like?

The food at our South West 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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