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, there are plenty of activities for your group to enjoy, including watersports on the purpose-built lake.
The sports hall and common room are fantastic indoor spaces for evening activities or for your group to chill-out after a busy day of adventure sessions.
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
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 also plenty to keep groups busy in the evenings, with lively 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 Marchants Hill:
Course type
Centre address
PGL Marchants Hill
Tilford Road
Hindhead
Surrey
GU26 6RF