Youth residential centre in Surrey

Marchants Hill residential adventure centre is close to London, but once you’re here you’ll think you’re in the middle of the countryside.

Located on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty, known as The Devil’s Punchbowl, youth groups will find plenty of activities to enjoy including watersports on the purpose-built lake.

The sports hall and common room provide fantastic indoor spaces for evening activities or for groups to just chill-out after a busy day of adventure sessions.

There’s a choice of en suite accommodation, in chalets within the centre grounds and in Bethany House, a converted convent building which can house up to 94 guests – ideal for sole occupancy if you’re a larger youth group.

Take a look around Marchants Hill

Accommodation

At Marchants Hill, your youth group can stay in lodge style accommodation or at Bethany House, a converted convent providing self-contained accommodation with a capacity of 94.

Lodges

Group - En suite rooms, sleeping 6
Leaders - Twin or single en suite rooms

Bethany House

Group - En suite rooms, sleeping 4-8
Leaders - Twin or single en suite rooms

Facilities

Classrooms
Common/games room
Disco/indoor area
Shop
Large playing field
Leaders' lounge
Sports hall
Leaders' bar

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Activities available

You can rely on getting the best value for money: activities, equipment, instruction, food and accommodation are included in the price, as well as round the clock support from our experienced centre team.

The full list of activities available at Marchants Hill is featured below.

There's plenty to keep groups busy in the evenings too, with lively entertainment sessions, led by the PGL team.

See the evening entertainment available at Marchants Hill.

Select an activity for a full description

Food

Re-fuel your group
We’ll keep your youth group going throughout the day – there’s plenty of choice at mealtimes with PGL.

We give you more
As well as our delicious, freshly prepared daily menus, we’ve also added some little extras to ensure your group has plenty of variety at mealtimes. We have homemade soup available every day, lots of fresh fruit and all the salad they can eat at our self-service salad bar. Need more? Just speak to a member of our catering team.

Supporting your requirements
We understand there may be members of your youth group who may have special diets, allergies, or simply only like to eat certain things. Let us take care of whatever requests you may have – we’ll do our best to find suitable alternatives and will ensure no one goes hungry.

Mealtimes are better with PGL
We strive to go above and beyond to ensure the dining experience for you and your group meets the very highest standards. We look after our catering facilities and ensure our dining rooms have everything you need for your youth group. Our friendly team are always on hand to offer help and advice when you need them.

View our sample menu

Sample Day

Sample day for Youth Groups at Marchants Hill
Schedule	Activities
07.00 - 09.00	Get up, get ready and fuel up for the day ahead
09.15 - 12.30	Morning activities - usually 2 sessions with a 15 minute break in-between
12.30 - 14.00	Dry off & clean up. Time for a fresh & tasty two-course hot lunch
14.15 - 17.30	Afternoon activities - 2 exciting sessions with a 15 minute break in-between
18.00 - 19.00	Time to eat again - a different menu each day
19.00 - 21.00	Talent shows, campfires, quizzes and more. The evening entertainment programme keeps you laughing until bedtime.
21.00 / 21.30	Bedtime. Catch up on some zzz's and prepare to do it all over again tomorrow!