Field Studies

Rivers and streams, rocks and fossils, plants and soils - just some of the subjects children encounter in our tailor-made field studies units. We base the development of our courses around areas teachers tell us are difficult to deliver in school!

Our Field Studies courses give children the excitement and motivation of practical, hands-on, real outdoor learning.

You can choose half-day units to suit the curricular needs of your group. Depending on the location the units may vary to make the most of the local surroundings.

Combining study units with adventure activities adds personal and social development benefits to the mix and ensures outstanding memories!

Our 'Planet Earth' course for years 4 & 5 covers elements of sustainability and citizenship with emphasis on understanding and caring for the environment.

Supporting You

All our field studies staff are experienced in dealing with school groups in fieldwork locations and take responsibility for content and delivery of the course. They also take responsibility for the safety of the pupils during field studies sessions, with party leader support.

This course is available at:

Barton Hall, Devon

Close to Torquay and within easy reach of the M5, Barton Hall offers accommodation in the main house and in en suite chalets. Facilities include an indoor activity zone, heated outdoor swimming pool, classrooms for Field Studies and Science, and ICT suites. The newly built lake extends the impressive range of available activities.

Boreatton Park, Shropshire

Near Shrewsbury and 1½ – 2 hours drive from Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, Boreatton Park has recently undergone a £1 million upgrade including the addition of a new sports hall.

Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire

Caythorpe Court is near Grantham in Lincolnshire. It has purpose built accommodation blocks and a wide range of facilities including classrooms, sports hall, playing fields and a man-made lake.

Little Canada, Isle of Wight

On the Isle of Wight, minutes from the Fishbourne ferry, Little Canada is located in 48 acres of beautiful woodland on the banks of Wootton Creek. The centre offers distinctive log cabin style accommodation and a diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities. ICT and Field Studies courses are available in addition to Multi-Activity courses.

Loch Ranza, Isle of Arran

Loch Ranza, on the Isle of Arran is PGL’s specialist Field Studies centre, catering for a wide range of courses including Geography, Geology, Biology and Environmental Science. Ardrossan Harbour, is less than 1 hour by rail from Glasgow and the ferry crossing to Brodick takes approximately 55 minutes. Exciting outdoor activities are also available.

Marchants Hill, Surrey

Situated near Hindhead, Surrey and within easy reach of London and the M25, Marchants Hill boasts 45 acres of spacious and tranquil grounds. Recent additions include en suite two-storey lodge accommodation, sports barn and common room. Extensive land-based activities and ICT resources are available on site.

Osmington Bay, Dorset

Located at the heart of the Dorset World Heritage coast, Osmington Bay comprises a 45 acre site with its own private beach. A popular centre for watersports as well as offering a comprehensive land-based activity programme, Osmington also runs a range of Field Studies and modular ICT courses.

Field Studies

Supporting You

This course is available at:

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