Bawdsey Manor

Get away from it all to the beautiful beaches, spectacular views and over 140 acres of grounds at Bawdsey Manor. Our exciting new outdoor adventure centre is situated on the Suffolk coast between the Deben estuary and the North Sea in an area of outstanding natural beauty near Woodbridge.

Bawdsey Manor boasts an exciting range of adventure activities, including watersports, to bring out the best in your young people. There’s also plenty of indoor space and meeting rooms for you and your group to hold your own sessions if required.

See Bawdsey Manor from the air in this recent video here

Take a look around Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk

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 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 list of activities available at Bawdsey Manor this summer is featured below. There's also plenty to keep everyone busy in the evenings, with lively entertainment sessions led by the PGL team.

See the evening entertainment available at Bawdsey Manor.

Select an activity for a full description

Food

Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food
Our meals are freshly cooked, balanced and will give your pupils 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

View our sample menu

Sample Day

Schedule	Activities
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!