SPRINT! The best of UK Multi-Activity

for Girlguiding units

Group Residential Weekends for Girlguiding Units

Because girls love adventure! 

We’re proud to be official partners in adventure with Girlguiding! If you’re searching for an exciting residential trip for your unit, our Multi-Activity Camps are the ideal adventure for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers.

Since 1957, PGL has enriched the lives of millions of children through the power of outdoor adventure. 

Taking the stress out of overnight stays…

Organising a camp for your unit is a piece of cake! There’s no cooking, cleaning or pitching tents to worry about… you can leave it all to us! Booking and paperwork is simple and straightforward, as we are famously easy to work with.

Our multiple locations across the UK mean we are easily accessible for most groups, please see centre list below. Our activities all take place on site, so your unit will be able to enjoy a huge range of exciting sessions, all in one safe place! 

So while your girls are pushing limits and achieving the unreachable, you can rest assured that we’ve got it all covered.

NEW for Autumn 2023 - find out more about our SPRINT! Multi-Activity programme here.

Our Multi-Activity camps are the perfect blend of non-stop fun, adventure and self discovery which will leave your unit with memories to last a lifetime! Every break includes:

  • ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES Over 30 enriching, exciting and challenging activities to discover, all led by our specialist instructors.
  • FUN AND GAMES Your dedicated ‘Groupie’ will be your guide and keep the magic going with entertainment, energy and fun and games.
  • ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICES We take care of all accommodation, activities, equipment and food and drink, so there’s no hidden costs and absolutely nothing to worry about!
  • FREE UNIT LEADER PLACES To assist with the cost of the trip, for every eight girls you will receive one free unit leader place. 
  • EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS DISCOUNT Your Girlguiding unit is also eligible for an exclusive £10pp discount off every break booked, so you can be assured of a break which is brilliant value for money as well as the perfect opportunity to give your members a world of new experiences.
  • AN ADVENTURER’S PARADISE TO EXPLORE All our activity centres are beautifully unique! You could be nestled in a leafy forest, soaking up stunning countryside, or enjoying breath-taking coastal views. With many centres across the UK, you’ll be able to find a location to suit you and your unit perfectly.
  • OPPORTUNITY TO EARN BADGES Spending nights away and getting involved in lots of activities mean your unit will be able to work towards those all-important badges too!

Supporting Girlguiding

We're proud to support Girlguiding through our ongoing partnership. PGL Travel Ltd will donate money to The Guide Association (a registered charity with charity number 306016) in connection with the sale of PGL UK group packages to members of The Guide Association. For every purchase of a PGL UK group package made from and including 1 January 2023 by a member of The Guide Association excluding the first 680 such purchases, PGL Travel Ltd will donate 2.5% of the PGL sale price of that package (net of VAT) to The Guide Association. 

Activities

There are adrenalin rushes; muddy challenges; initiative exercises requiring thought and care. All designed to motivate, build confidence and encourage development in more ways than one. 

In fact there's a choice of over 50 different adventure activities, led by trained instructors who support and encourage each individual. 
 

A full list of the activities is included below. 

Select an activity for a full description

A typical itinerary for this course

Sample programme for a 3-day Multi-Activity weekend for Brownies and Guides
  Friday Saturday Sunday
Breakfast      
09.00-10.30   High Ropes Course Canoeing
10.30-12.00   Archery Rafting 
Lunch      
14.00-15.30   Abseiling Giant Swing 
15.30-17.00 Arrive at 17.00 and unpack Jacob's Ladder  Zip Wire
Dinner      
Evening Welcome and talent show / badge work Campfire  Depart for home

Learning outcomes

  • You’ll see your girls make progress with skills such as communication, leadership, problem solving and teamwork.
  • Their confidence increases as a result of facing and overcoming personal challenges with the support of their friends, leaders and our staff.
  • Working closely together in a new environment improves your unit’s social awareness.
  • Girls are able to recognise the achievements of others by reaching goals as a team.
  • You‘ll see improvements in personal qualities such as initiative, self-reliance, responsibility and perseverance.
  • Your girls learn to appreciate and enjoy the benefits of health and physical fitness.
Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk

Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk

On the Suffolk coast near Woodbridge.

Beam House, North Devon

Beam House, North Devon

In a wooded valley near Bideford.

Boreatton Park, Shropshire

Boreatton Park, Shropshire

Set in 250 acres near Shrewsbury.

Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire

Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire

Ten miles north of Grantham.

Dalguise, Perthshire

Dalguise, Perthshire

Five miles north of Dunkeld.

Ford Castle, Northumberland (NEW!)

Ford Castle, Northumberland (NEW!)

Near Berwick-upon-Tweed. Opened in 2023.

Liddington, Wiltshire

Liddington, Wiltshire

Close to the M4 near Swindon.

Little Canada, Isle of Wight

Little Canada, Isle of Wight

Near the Fishbourne ferry terminal near Ryde.

Marchants Hill, Surrey

Marchants Hill, Surrey

Near Hindhead and close to London.

Newby Wiske Hall (NEW!)

Newby Wiske Hall (NEW!)

In the North Yorkshire countryside. Opened in 2023.

Osmington Bay, Dorset

Osmington Bay, Dorset

On the Jurassic Coast near Weymouth.

Tregoyd House, Brecon Beacons

Tregoyd House, Brecon Beacons

Near Brecon in the Black Mountains.

Windmill Hill, East Sussex

Windmill Hill, East Sussex

Near Brighton on the Sussex Downs.

Brownie & Guide Exclusive Weekends

Exclusive Brownie Takeover Weekends

Developed in partnership with Girlguiding, these popular weekends just for Brownies are packed with adventure activities, from climbing and abseiling to giant swing and zip wire.

PGL and Girlguiding

PGL and Girlguiding

PGL is delighted to be an official partner of Girlguiding.