Bawdsey Manor
Suffolk
for Brownies and Guides
About Bawdsey Manor
Overlooking the beautiful Suffolk coast, Bawdsey Manor is a fantastic place to bring your Brownies and Guides for a residential camp packed with adventure and fun. Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty near Woodbridge on the Deben estuary, there are over 140 acres of grounds for your girls to explore, including a lovely beach with spectacular views along the coastline.
Brownies and Guides enjoy an exciting programme of adventure activities including archery, fencing and quad biking.
See Bawdsey Manor from the air in this recent video here
Accommodation

Manor House
Dormitory-style rooms.
- Groups - Rooms with bunk beds sleep 4-10
(showers and toilets located close by) - Leaders - En suite twin rooms

Accommodation Blocks
Dormitory-style rooms.
- Groups - En suite rooms with bunk beds sleep 4-8
- Leaders - En suite twin and single rooms

Tent Village
Chalet-style tents you can stand up in and with proper beds!
- Groups - 4-5 per tent
- Leaders - 1 or 2 per tent
Showers and toilets are located close by with separate facilities for leaders.
Facilities are available nearby for leaders to charge mobile phones etc.
Facilities
- Playing fields
- Meeting rooms / classrooms
- Sports hall
- Shop
- Teachers’ lounges
- Beaches
Activities available
Our thrilling adventure activities have something to suit everyone and our experienced instructors know how to bring out the best in each individual.
The list of activities available at Bawdsey Manor is featured below. There's also plenty to keep everyone busy in the evening, with lively evening entertainment sessions led by the PGL team.
Food
Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food.
Our meals are freshly prepared, balanced and will give your group plenty of energy to keep them going throughout the day.
- A mix of hot and cold meals with vegetarian options
- Self-service salad bar
- Fresh fruit with every meal
- Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for - see our Teacher Guide
- Support for fussy eaters - see our Parent Guide
Sample Day
Schedule | Activities |
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07.00 - 08.50 | Get up, get ready and fuel up for the day ahead with a hearty breakfast. |
08.50 - 12.00 | Morning activities - 2 sessions with a 10 minute break in-between. |
12.00 - 13.50 | Enjoy a fresh and tasty two-course hot lunch and some free time. |
13.50 - 17.00 | Afternoon activities - 2 sessions with a 10 minute break in-between. |
17.00 - 19.00 | Time to eat again - a different dinner menu each day. |
19.00 - 21.00 | Discos, campfires, quizzes and more - our evening entertainment programme keeps everyone engaged until bedtime. |
21.00 / 21.30 | Bedtime. Catch up on some zzz's ready to do it all again tomorrow! |
Courses available at Bawdsey Manor:
Course type
Shortcuts
Centre address
PGL Bawdsey Manor
Bawdsey
Woodbridge
IP12 3BH
Brownie Exclusive Weekends
Developed in partnership with Girlguiding, these popular weekends just for Brownies are packed with adventure activities, from climbing and abseiling to giant swing and zip wire.