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Challenge, engage and inspire your secondary students.

PGL residential trips for secondary schools take learning beyond the classroom and into the great outdoors. Through a variety of adventurous activities, students not only acquire new skills but also make discoveries, grow and achieve. 

Whether at a PGL activity centre in the UK or France, our residential secondary school trips offer a unique educational experience they’ll never forget.

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The BEST residential experience!

A residential experience is a key milestone in any child’s journey, and we are proud to have been recognised, by teachers, as the best residential experience at this year’s School Travel Organiser Awards.

This award reflects our passion and dedication for investing in adventure, setting new standards, and raising the bar for school residentials, now and for years to come.

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We go above and beyond to protect the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our care.

Our long-standing dedication to safety has led to us holding over 15 governing and safety accreditations, and we voluntarily apply for Ofsted inspections to be on the Childcare Register.

Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:

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Safe People People are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including enhanced DBS for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programmes, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.

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Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.

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Safe Spaces We believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.

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Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.

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Safe Travels Our travel partners are carefully vetted to ensure they meet our high standards and are able to demonstrate effective safety management systems – providing transport that is safe, reliable, suitable for children and adaptable to the needs of our guests.

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Safe People People are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including enhanced DBS for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programmes, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.

Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.

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Safe Spaces We believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.

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Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.

Safe Travels Our travel partners are carefully vetted to ensure they meet our high standards and are able to demonstrate effective safety management systems – providing transport that is safe, reliable, suitable for children and adaptable to the needs of our guests.

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 Secondary Schools:



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Break out of the classroom and harness the power of outdoor learning with R.E.A.C.H., tailored specifically for unforgettable residential trips for secondary schools. 

At PGL, we’ve identified what matters to students and created our new R.E.A.C.H. framework designed to spark incredible breakthroughs in their education through adventure.

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Programmes

Make a difference and help your students achieve more while creating lasting memories on a residential secondary school trip with PGL. We have many different ways to inspire your students, from subject-specific study courses to educational tours abroad.

All our programmes are curriculum-linked and we’ll give you all the support you need to help make learning an adventure for your students.

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Activities

PGL is the home of adventure! Our varied programmes offer over 40 exhilarating activities for your secondary school residential trip spanning land, water and sky, giving your students a remarkable journey of excitement and discovery.

Safety always comes first – all our outdoor learning activities are fully insured, and our team of trained instructors prioritise your students’ well-being throughout every adventure.