Barton Hall

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.

At the heart of the English Riviera with blue flag beaches and Dartmoor close by, Barton Hall offers great learning facilities and exciting activities.

Dartmoor National Park is an important site for many types of field study course - it offers superb geographical, geological and biological study material due to its distinctive geology and related habitats.

Torquay is an excellent base for the study of tourism and its effects.

The centre has fully trained science, mathematics and ICT staff in residence and provides high quality classroom and lab facilities for all Adventure Study courses.


Courses available at this centre:

Development Courses
KS 3 Development Course

Our induction (Year 7/S1), progression (Year 8) and motivation (Year 9/S2) courses help students make connections about how their behaviour affects themselves and others while participating in adventure activities.


Field Studies
Field Studies - Durdle Door, Dorset

Our Field Studies specialists have created an extensive range of study modules which capitalise on the stunning environments our centres are based in. Modules are tailor made to meet requirements of the five major exam boards - WJEC, OCR, Edexcel SQA and AQA.


Maths
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Applying maths in the context of an adventure activity experience - using data and information derived from outdoor activity sessions and supported with ICT facilities.


Multi activity
Multi Activity

With over 50 activities to choose from, our Multi-Activity residential courses feature up to four activities per day. Courses can vary from 2 to 7 days; sessions promote teamwork, problem-solving and communication.


Science
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Our adventure study Science courses give your pupils enthusiasm and opportunities to make links between their experiences and important scientific principles affecting their everyday life.


Sports Tour
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Do you want to improve the teamwork, fitness and motivation of your netball players?
A residential netball weekend at PGL is the answer - including a netball tournament as well as access to adventure activities.


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