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Adventure Holidays at
BAWDSEY MANOR
Suffolk
Opened by PGL in Spring 2018 after significant new investment
An adventure centre like no other!
Stunning beachside location and 144 acres to explore
Our newest centre - Bawdsey Manor, a centre like no other!
Our newest centre, PGL Bawdsey Manor, in Suffolk, is a truly stunning place!
Bawdsey Manor is a remarkable Grade II* listed, private site, sitting in 144 acres of parkland and woodland and facing directly onto the beautiful Suffolk coastline, at the mouth of the River Deben. Steeped in history, it has a substantial main house that is said to resemble the Queen's residence at Sandringham and a host of other listed buildings and gardens throughout the property.
Bawdsey is less than 2 hours drive from Norwich, Cambridge and the M25 and direct trains run from Woodbridge (12 miles away) to Liverpool Street Station in London.
Until we purchased it, Bawdsey was a renowned international school as well as a family home and has many excellent existing facilities as a result, including a sailing school and boatyard, tennis courts, dining room, classrooms and accommodation.
We opened the centre fully in 2018 after adding to all the existing facilities and investing heavily in improvements to create an even brighter and bolder Bawdsey Manor, with even more to offer our guests. A new dining room, the creation of en-suite bedrooms and construction of many additional new PGL activity bases in the grounds have all transformed it into one of our most exciting adventure centres. This winter we've been adding even more improvements and develpping many areas of our centre further - we'll keep you up to date with the developments right here!
Here's a great, recent, aerial video that gives you a little glimpse of the setting that makes Bawdsey 'a centre like no other' click here to view
We can't wait to welcome you in 2019 to the our newest centre - PGL Bawdsey Manor.
Accommodation
Most rooms are in the accommodation buildings in the grounds although we will sometimes use the dormitory rooms in the main house too. The majority of rooms have 4-6 beds to a room, and a small number of rooms have 8-10 beds.
All rooms in the accommodation blocks in the grounds have been refurbished to include new ensuite bathrooms throughout. Rooms in the main house all have bathrooms close by.
Facilities
Leading up to the start of our 2018 season at Bawdsey Manor we invested heavily in our new centre to fill the grounds with additional amazing, purpose-built activity bases creating a full range of all our activities from our classic programme including giant swings, a jacob's ladder, trapeze and climb towers. For 2019 we've also extended the 'River Jordan' area to allow us to offer raft building on site this year.
Alongside our new activities, we converted the historic clock tower buildings into a 'buffet-style' dining room, creating a new space to relax in and enjoy meal times, just a short walk from the main accommodation blocks.
Dormitory bedrooms in the main house were also refurbished along with the existing accommodation blocks in the grounds (to create ensuite rooms). complete the first phase of what we see as a really exciting future for this special centre.
Also at Bawdsey Manor:
- Playing fields
- Meeting rooms / workspaces and lounges
- Sports hall / gym
- Shop
Activities available
Every day is different!
We offer over 50 different activities across all our centres and we pack in as many as possible on every PGL Adventure Holiday. Please note that not all activities are available at all centres; please see the list below for activities available at this centre.
Evening activities
The fun doesn’t stop there! We also include fun-packed evening entertainment programmes at all our centres, every day, all year round, whichever holiday you choose.
2019
It' been a busy winter for our team and we've been extending the River Jordan area within the grounds, so we can offer raft building in 2019 and polishing up our new Dining Room that opened in summer 2018. We've even more planned for our new centre this year, so keep in touch for latest updates!
Food
Fuel for LIFE!
Fun may be important, but so is food, and we want to inspire children into a healthier lifestyle that includes a tasty, balanced diet. We work closely with leading catering organisations to ensure our food is the best it can be and our dining rooms are fun, active places where it’s good to refuel during a busy fun-packed day.
From fussy eaters to growing appetites!
No-one should leave our dining room hungry so we try to offer a range of different and nutritious hot food to suit all appetites.There is unlimited access to the salad bar and bread basket and children can help themselves to fruit. Our buffet style dining room means that children can ‘mix and match’ the items they love most. Our Group leaders are on hand to help and will look out for anyone who can’t find anything on the menu that they enjoy.
If necessary our catering teams will be more than happy to prepare something special.
Allergies, intolerances and other dietary requirements
A vegetarian alternative can always be provided on all our holidays, and we can accommodate most special diets required on medical or religious grounds, just let us know when you book.
Keeping hydrated
Water, squash, tea and coffee are available with all meals and children are encouraged to refill their water bottles for regular use throughout the day. There are also water fountains available around the centre.
Sample Day
| Typical timings | Activities |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Your Group Leader will wake you up so that you can get up and get ready for the day ahead. |
| 08:00 | Off to the dining room with the rest of your group to fuel up for the day, you’ll need plenty of energy to keep you going. Breakfast includes cereals, toast, yogurts, porridge, and cooked breakfast – you choose! Don’t forget to refill your drinks bottle before you head off to your first activity. |
| 09:15 Session 1 |
Sensory Trail |
| 10:45 | Break. Catch your breath and have a quick drink before your next session. |
| 11:00 Session 2 |
Aeroball |
| 12:30-14:00 | Worked up an appetite? Great – it’s time to replenish your energy stores with the dining room. If you have energy to spare after lunch your Group Leader will always be ready for a quick kickabout with a ball or you could relax and chat with your new friends. |
| 14:15 Session 3 |
Archery |
| 15:45-16:00 | A chance for a breather and a drink before your Groupie takes you to your next activity. |
| 16:00 Session 4 |
Buggy Build |
| 18:00 | Time to eat again – a different menu each day, (and did we mention, evening meals come with a hot pudding too – or you can stick with fruit if you prefer). |
| 19:00 | Talent shows, campfires, quizzes and much more – your evening entertainment programme gives you the chance to get together with everyone else in your age group and have some laughs. |
| 21:00-22:30 | Bedtime. The younger ones go first whilst older groups have time to chill out and chat or watch a DVD. Then it’s lights out and time to sleep ready to do it all over again tomorrow! |
Please note this is a sample itinerary for illustrative purposes only. Itineraries will be planned by the centre shortly before your arrival.
Prices
View all of our latest special offers on Adventure Holidays here.
Dates are a guide to availability which can change. Please search and check online or call us to confirm availability.
Book now for 2020 with our amazing preview offers! With '2019 price freeze', 20% off 7 night Multi Activity holidays and 15% off Specialist holidays! See here for full details.
| Holiday/ Duration | Accommodation | Ages | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Activity holiday/ 7 nights (Sat-Sat) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 23/05 | £579 |
| Multi Activity holiday/ 7 nights (Sat-Sat) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 01/08 | £669 |
| Multi Activity holiday/ 7 nights (Sat-Sat) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 08/08, 15/08 | £639 |
| Multi Activity holiday/ 7 nights (Sat-Sat) |
Indoor | 10-13, 13-16 | 18/07, 25/07 | £669 |
| Multi Activity holiday/ 7 nights (Sat-Sat) |
Indoor | 10-13, 13-16 | 22/08 | £639 |
| Multi Activity First Timer Week/ 7 nights (Sat-Sat) |
Indoor | 8-10 | 15/08 | £639 |
| Multi Activity First Timer Week/ 7 nights (Sat-Sat) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 08/08, 15/08 | £639 |
| Cook's Academy/ 7 nights (Sat-Sat) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 01/08 | £749 |
| Cook's Academy/ 7 nights (Sat-Sat) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 08/08 | £735 |
| Holiday/ Duration | Accommodation | Ages | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Activity Mini Break/ 4 nights (Tue-Sat) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 26/05 | £385 |
| Multi Activity Mini Break/ 4 nights (Tue-Sat) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 04/08, 11/08, 18/08 | £435 |
| Multi Activity Mini Break/ 4 nights (Tue-Sat) |
Indoor | 10-13, 13-16 | 21/07, 28/07, 25/08 | £435 |
| Holiday/ Duration | Accommodation | Ages | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Activity Mini Break/ 3 nights (Sat-Tue) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 23/05 | £259 |
| Multi Activity Mini Break/ 3 nights (Sat-Tue) |
Indoor | 8-10, 10-13 | 01/08, 08/08, 15/08 | £305 |
| Multi Activity Mini Break/ 3 nights (Sat-Tue) |
Indoor | 10-13, 13-16 | 18/07, 25/07, 22/08 | £305 |
Customer reviews of this centre
“It is very big and the garden is beautiful”
August 2019
“Really nice and welcoming”
August 2019
“Big grassy land, full of activities and fun.”
April 2019
