All essential activity and safety equipment is provided, but you will need to bring personal clothing, footwear, washing kits, swimwear and towels.
At PGL the atmosphere is relaxed and informal and you will only need casual clothing. Lots of old, loose, easy to wash clothing is recommended for participating in the activities. Tracksuit style trousers are warmer and more comfortable than jeans when wet.
Some activities will require particular clothes to be worn (see list below). Activity staff at the centre will advise you prior to each activity of any clothing requirement - such as long-sleeved tops or no open toed shoes.
UK and France
For activity sessions you will need:
- Large Towels - for swimming and wet activities
- Several changes of underwear and socks - long socks not 'trainer' socks are required for some activities.
- Swimwear - please note that men/boys may be required to wear Speedo style swimming trunks at public swimming pools in France
- Old sweatshirts/fleeces
- Strong, loose-fitting trousers/tracksuit bottoms
- 1 or 2 complete changes of clothes for the evenings
- Long sleeved shirt / t-shirt required for some activities
- Shoes for wet or muddy activities - canvas / plastic / old trainers
- Waterproof cagoule/jacket
- Trainers - at least one pair not open toed
You may also wish to bring:
- Toilet bag, shampoo, soap etc - please do not bring spray deodorants, hair-sprays etc as these set off the sensitive fire alarms.
- T-shirts and shorts - for warmer weather
- Sunhat
- Sunscreen
- Plastic water bottle
- Small rucksack - for dry clothes when off-site and excursions
- Gloves - for out of season breaks
Guests with an early departure time are advised to bring an alarm clock.
Extras for French holidays:
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- High factor sunscreen
- Large marked envelope/bag for valuables
- Passport and EHIC for each member of the family
Enough local currency for at least the first few days as no exchange service is available at the centre.
Extras you may wish to bring:
- Cyles are welcome, however locks are recommended
- Extras for babies and young children - we can provide cots and high chairs at Barton Hall, Chateau du Tertre and Chateau de Grande Romaine if requested in advance. You will need to bring your own cot bedding and cutlery for babies.
For Loch Ranza:
- Golf clubs for those families wishing to play on courses other than the PGL organised activity.
- Freshwater and sea fishing is available - you are welcome to bring your own fishing tackle.
- Insect repellent - the Scottish 'midge' can be encountered anywhere up the west coast of Scotland between late June and September (you won't notice them on days with a gentle breeze or in full sun).
- Shoes with a heel - for pony trekking