bawdsey manor
'First Timer' Multi Activity 7 nights

Our ‘First Timer’ holidays are perfect for newcomers, all the adventure and none of the worry!

Our ‘First Timer’ holidays give you the opportunity to book a seven night Multi Activity holiday for your children with the added reassurance that all the other children in their group will be PGL ‘first timers’ too!

Every adventure starts with a first step...
We understand that you will have concerns sending your children on their first holiday but on their return, almost every single child said they had fun and wanted to return! In fact, our survey shows that 98.1% of parents said their child had fun on their PGL holiday.

With so much to do and so many friends to make, your child will have little time to feel homesick and instead will return home full of excitement, great stories and the happiest memories that will last for years to come.

Social networking...
PGL holidays are all about your child gaining independence, confidence and meeting new people.

Our PGL ‘first timer’ parents really appreciate the ways in which we help children to stand on their own two feet, to explore their own personalities and to learn the social and practical skills fundamental to enjoying life better at every age – like making new friends and playing as a team.

====Your children will be free to discover new found independence and confidence fuelling opportunities by the dozen, with 7 days to enjoy a selection of almost 40 activities on land and water, and evening entertainment every night.

Are you a 'first time' PGL parent ?
Take a look our short video for parents to see what it's all about 


Their wings already exist, all they have to do is fly...

Activities

Every day is different
We offer over 40 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 specific centre pages for more information.

Evening activities
The fun doesn't stop there! We also include fun-packed evening activities programmes at all our centres, every day, all year round, whichever holiday you choose.

Select an activity from the menu below to find out more.

 
 
Select an activity for a full description

Facilities

Throughout the last couple of years at Bawdsey Manor we have invested heavily in the 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. During 2022 we have also created a fantastic purpose built lake, to allow us to offer raft building and canoeing on site.

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 
  • Shop

A typical itinerary for this holiday

Sample day on a First Timer Week Adventure holiday
Schedule Activity
Breakfast 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
Morning Activities Abseiling and Challenge Course
Lunch 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.
Afternoon Activities Giant Swing and Canoeing
Dinner Time to eat again – a different menu each day (and did we mention, often evening meals come with a hot pudding too – or you can stick with fruit if you prefer).
Evening Activities Talent shows, campfires, quizzes and much more – your evening activities programme gives you the chance to get together with everyone else in your age group and have some laughs.
Bedtime 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.

All of our Kids' Adventure Camps include breakfast, lunch and dinner - you can find dietary information and sample menus here.

Accommodation

You will sleep in the accommodation blocks within the grounds or in the rooms in the main house. Bedrooms are bunk-bedded and most sleep four to six children. A small number of rooms sleep eight to ten children. All rooms in the grounds are en-suite and those in the main house all have bathrooms nearby.

Book your Kids' Adventure Camp today

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