About Liddington
Just minutes from junction 15 of the M4 near Swindon, PGL Liddington is a great place to take your Brownies and Guides for an adventure weekend or even longer. The 150 acres of grounds make you feel like you’re in the middle of the countryside. There’s an exciting range of adventure activities on offer, including giant swings, a treetop trail, zip wires and three lakes for watersports.
And after a fun day of activities, there’s even more to keep your group busy and engaged with a lively evening entertainment programme. Alternatively, you can use our facilities and run your own evening programme. Our modern, purpose-built accommodation is all en suite with rooms for Group Leaders close to their group.
Accommodation
Main Building
Purpose-built accommodation blocks around two outdoor courtyards.
- Groups - En suite rooms sleep 3-6
- Leaders - Single or twin en suite rooms
King Edward's House
Converted country house within the grounds, can be sole occupancy subject to group size and availability.
- Groups - En suite rooms sleep 2-6
- Leaders - Single or twin en suite rooms
The Ridgeway
Finished to a very high standard, the Ridgeway is the latest addition to the accommodation.
- Groups - En suite rooms sleep 4-6
- Leaders - Twin en suite rooms
The Stables
A stone's throw away from the main building, this converted stable block includes an enclosed outside area for your group.
- Groups - En suite rooms sleep 4-6
- Leaders - Single or twin en suite rooms
Facilities
- Activity Barn (completed in 2014)
- Netball courts
- Floodlit sports pitch
- Football pitches
- Meeting rooms
- Gym
- Lecture theatres
- Leaders’ bar
- Shop
- Leaders’ lounges
- Three lakes
Activities available
Our wide range of thrilling adventure activities has something to suit everyone and our experienced instructors know how to bring out the best in each individual.
The full list of activities available at Liddington is featured below. There's also plenty to keep everyone busy in the evenings, with lively evening entertainment sessions led by the PGL team.
Food
Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food
Our meals are freshly cooked, balanced and will give your girls plenty of energy to keep them going throughout the day.
- Hot and cold meals with vegetarian options
- Homemade soup every day
- Self-service salad bar
- Fresh fruit with every meal
- Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for - see our Leader 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 Liddington:
Course type
Shortcuts
Centre address
PGL Liddington
King Edwards Place
Foxhill
Swindon
SN4 0DZ