Bawdsey Manor
Suffolk
for secondary schools
About Bawdsey Manor
Our stunning new centre is located on the Deben Estuary and has panoramic views across the Suffolk Heritage Coast.The centre has over 140 acres of beautiful grounds, packed with a huge range of adventure activities to inspire and motivate your students.
Comfortable accommodation is provided for students and teachers and there is plenty of classroom space available for study sessions. Students enjoy a range of on-site facilities including an indoor sports hall/gym, games room and the amazing beach and coastline.
See Bawdsey Manor from the air in this recent video here
Accommodation

Manor House
Dormitory-style rooms.
- Students - Rooms with bunk beds sleep 4-10
(showers and toilets located close by) - Teachers - En suite twin rooms

Accommodation Blocks
Dormitory-style rooms.
- Students - En suite rooms with bunk beds sleep 4-8
- Teachers - En suite twin and single rooms

Tent Village
Chalet-style tents you can stand up in and with proper beds!
- Students - 4-5 per tent
- Teachers - 1 or 2 per tent
Showers and toilets are located close by with separate facilities for teachers.
Facilities are available nearby for teachers to charge mobile phones etc.
Facilities
- Playing fields
- Meeting rooms / classrooms
- Sports hall
- Shop
- Teachers’ lounges
- Beaches
Activities available
All activity sessions are led by our well trained, enthusiastic instructors who know exactly how to make the most of the challenges and opportunities each activity presents.
Every evening there's a lively entertainment programme to enjoy, so everyone is kept busy right up until bedtime!
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 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 Bawdsey Manor:
Course type
Shortcuts
Centre address
PGL Bawdsey Manor
Bawdsey
Woodbridge
IP12 3BH
FREE Teacher Preview Weekends
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