In the heart of the countryside, just north of Grantham, the beautiful grounds at Caythorpe are packed full of adventures on land and water, designed to inspire, motivate and challenge. Whether it’s a leap for the trapeze bar or a team canoeing challenge, the activities at Caythorpe Court encourage each individual to enjoy learning something new.
There are great facilities too, including a sports hall, a lake for watersports, playing fields and plenty of classroom space.
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Centre Facilities at Caythorpe Court
Our centres come well equipped with plenty of facilities to enhance your stay. Make the most of our sports facilities, games rooms, chill-out zones, communal areas for socialising, and dedicated spaces for your own group activities.
Car Park
Chill Out Zone
Indoor Activity Zone
Retail / Shop
Vending Machines
Classrooms
Drying Room
Leader Lounge
Leader En suite
Leader Wi-Fi
Accessible Bedrooms
Tent Village
Camp Fire
Sports Pitches/Courts
Table Tennis
Food at Caythorpe Court
Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food.
Whilst at PGL you’ll enjoy three tasty meals a day – all nutritionally balanced to provide plenty of energy to keep you all day long!
Our catering team can cater for any allergies or special dietary requirements, and can even can provide packed lunches if preferred.
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
Accommodation at Caythorpe Court
Caythorpe Court enjoys a range of accommodation options to suit your requirements – from sole-occupancy blocks and cosy wooden lodges, to our popular tented villages in the summer.
Indoor Accommodation
Indoor Accommodation
Accommodation Type: Dormitories – En suite
Guests: En suite rooms with bunk beds sleep 3-8
Leaders: En suite twin or single rooms
Tent Village
Tent Village
Accommodation Type: Tent Village
Guests: 5 per tent
NEW Leaders Tents: 1 or 2 per tent
Programmes
Your group can choose from a range of exciting and enriching programmes at Caythorpe Court
Multi-Activity
Our most popular multi-activity course. We pack so much into each day, it’ll be an outdoor learning experience they’ll never forget.
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Activities
Caythorpe Court is bursting with incredible activities and fun challenges for your group to discover.
Abseiling
The tower is over 10 metres high. The task – to walk backwards off the top, gradually working back towards ground level, suspended only on a rope. It’s all about trust, courage and confidence. It’s also a very dynamic way to learn calculating and controlling risk. Some children deal with heights more easily than others, but the support and encouragement of the rest of the group is important for each individual’s success and will help strengthen peer relationships.
Ambush
If you love hide and seek, you’ll adore Ambush which takes this popular group game and ramps it up an extra notch! After sundown your group will split into small teams, with one team hiding within the centre grounds, leaving a trail for their competitors to follow. Great for developing strategic and team building skills. Ambush is usually run in the dark, and torches are advised. Available September to March
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North Yorkshire – Newby Wiske Hall
Newby by name, Newby by nature! Previously a police training centre, this historic 17th century country house opened its doors as a PGL activity centre in 2023 after a huge transformation. The centre is surrounded by beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, known for its rolling hills, lush green landscapes and scenic beauty.
Explore Newby Wiske Hall
We go above and beyond to protect the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our care.
Our long-standing dedication to safety has led to us holding over 15 governing and safety accreditations, and we voluntarily apply for Ofsted inspections to be on the Childcare Register.
Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:
Safe People People are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including enhanced DBS for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programmes, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.
Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.
Safe Spaces We believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.
Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.
Safe Travels Our travel partners are carefully vetted to ensure they meet our high standards and are able to demonstrate effective safety management systems – providing transport that is safe, reliable, suitable for children and adaptable to the needs of our guests.
Safe People People are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including enhanced DBS for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programmes, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.
Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.
Safe Spaces We believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.
Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.
Safe Travels Our travel partners are carefully vetted to ensure they meet our high standards and are able to demonstrate effective safety management systems – providing transport that is safe, reliable, suitable for children and adaptable to the needs of our guests.
FAQ
What kind of groups do you cater for?
At Caythorpe Court, we cater for a range of different groups, including:
What’s included in the cost of the PGL trip?
Everything your school or group needs is included in the cost of the camp at Caythorpe Court, with accommodation, activities, equipment, food and drinks all covered in the price per person!
What happens in the evenings?
The fun doesn’t stop after the day’s activities! After dinner, our evening entertainment programme will keep your class or group amused until it’s time for bed. We’ve got discos, campfires, quizzes and loads more! We want to create a schedule perfect for your group, so if you have anything in particular then just let us know and we’ll do our best to plan it into your group’s itinerary!
What should I pack for my child's overnight stay?
For your child who’s coming to Caythorpe Court, here are a few essentials that you should pack:
- Tops/t-shirts (for daily adventure activities)
- Trousers/leggings (for daily adventure activities)
- Sports kit (for sports teams and sports activities)
- Evening clothes (for discos, quizzes, evening games and more)
- Towels
- Toiletries
See our packing guide for a full list of everything that we recommend you pack for your child.
Does my child need waterproofs for their residential trip?
Yes, it’s better to be safe than sorry! Prepare for all kinds of weather, that’s what we say. Packing a waterproof jacket/coat can be a lifesaver for when it’s raining during outdoor activity sessions, and it can also help keep your child dry when Canoeing or Raft Building!
Does my child need to bring money?
It’s not essential, but if they’d like to buy a souvenir to take home from our gift shop, then we suggest about £10 per child, in cash or on a pre-paid card. We have lots of goodies to choose from, including t-shirts, mugs, pens, caps, and even a uniformed group PGL badge!
Can I contact my child during their camp stay?
Of course! If you should need to contact your child please do so through the designated teacher/adult that is accompanying them on their trip – your school/group should have provided a mobile number for parents. If you’re still struggling to reach your child, then please call us – we can either get a message to your child or arrange a call for you to speak with them. Our biggest centres span over 240 acres, so bear with us… it might take a little time to get hold of them on their adventures!
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
We’re able to cater for a variety of dietary requirements at all of our locations, please visit our Menus and Mealtimes page for further information.
What safety measures are in place at Caythorpe Court?
We have a huge emphasis on safety, starting with the recruitment of our staff and continuing through to all of our activities. As a founder member of BAPA (British Activity Providers Association) and a licence holder for activities in scope of AALA (Adventure Activities Licencing Authority) regulations, we make safety our priority.
A risk assessment has also been carried out at Caythorpe Court, with risks being outlined and managed. The risk assessment covers the grounds of Caythorpe Court, as well as all of the activities available at the centre.
Our Activity Instructors are experts in their area, trained and assessed both in-house and by external assessors. They’ll be there during every activity to make sure they’re completed safely and correctly.
New staff complete a comprehensive induction and job specific training followed by regular observations, feedback, reviews and assessments.
Is there parking available at Caythorpe Court?
Yes, car parking facilities are available at Caythorpe Court.
