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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 578 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional friendliness, enthusiasm, and supportive approach, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. The holidays are frequently described as well-organized and packed with a wide variety of engaging activities, with many people highlighting the excellent service and facilities provided. However, some people were dissatisfied with specific issues, such as undercooked food, expired items, and unsanitary accommodation conditions, including non-flushing toilets and dead insects. There were also isolated reports regarding staff conduct and concerns about activity participation.

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Holidays

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff. Clean environment. My daughter has attended since the the of 12. She has just gone on her last visit as she is now 16. She has gone on her own to various centres. The development of her... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2 kids aged 10 amd 12 completed a 3 night break. They thoroughly enjoyed the experience and can't wait to go back again. Favorite activities included abseiling, raft building and aeroball. The ata... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just returned from our 3rd weekend at Barton Hall. The young people we take always have the best time; challenge themselves, learn new skills, talk about if for weeks and constantly ask to return. The... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter (age 10) absolutely loves the experience at PGL. It's the mix of activities night and day, friendships, great atmosphere, and interactions with the PGL group leaders and instructors. I ha... See more


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About PGL Travel

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Here at PGL we have been using the power of adventure and exploration to enrich young people's lives for 65 years.

Our holidays enable children to discover their potential and create memories to last a lifetime.

Travel with us as a school, individually - on our children-only holiday camps - or bring the whole clan on a family adventure. What is in common on all of our breaks are that the kids come first - with unrivalled care from our experienced on-site teams, a fun-filled activity schedule and a good dose of something we call the PGL magic!

Find out more for yourself at www.pgl.co.uk

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great 3 nights multi-activity family…

Great 3 nights multi-activity family experience. Convenient accommodation, professional and friendly staff, fun and challenging activities, good food. Big positive shout out for no TVs in the rooms. Kids had to play outside or board games. Happy days

5 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our girls love their PGL adventures

Our girls love their PGL adventures. They’ve been 3 times and as soon as we collect them, they ask when they can go back. They make great friends and experience activities such as fencing or archery that they’d never otherwise experience.

7 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We really enjoyed our PGL family…

We really enjoyed our PGL family adventure. The staff were really friendly and great with the children. A good range of activities throughout the day. Looking forward to going again.

3 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant, Great Value, Highly Recommend

Our son had a fantastic time at Marchants Hill. He stayed Tuesday to Saturday and it was amazing value for money. He enjoyed all the activities, the timetable was varied, packed, challenging and fun and he (a vegetarian) liked the food too! The staff were all helpful, friendly and enthusiastic. Highly recommend.

31 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great value....so much…

Really great value....so much entertainment, great activitues-both adventure activities & the fun ones outside of adventure hours. The whole environment is really sociable, kids (& some adults) gather over sporting activities on the lawn, the scenery is beautiful, food is plentiful and everything is really taken care of for you.
A word of advice....take bug spray (there are mozzy's but we had spray & thankfully didn't get bitten), take a sleep mask if you like it dark as fire exit signs glow bright, & dont bother taking footballs, etc as it's all there!
Bar & refreshment prices are reasonable so it's probably not worth taking much on the snack front, free water refills too....it is tiring but I can't say how much my family & I enjoyed this experience.

3 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We loved family weekend

We loved family weekend, my daughter conquered some of her fears which was amazing to watch. They were also brilliant with food allergies which made my daughter very happy to have a choice and feel safe eating. We will definitely be booking to go back again.

7 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10 stars for PGL

My child had an absolutely fantastic experience at PGL! From start to finish, everything was brilliantly organised and full of exciting activities that kept her engaged and happy the whole time.
The staff were wonderful—friendly, supportive, and clearly passionate about what they do. It gave me real peace of mind knowing my child was in such a safe and encouraging environment. She came home full of confidence, new friendships, and amazing stories.
The location itself is beautiful, and the variety of activities offered is outstanding. It’s clear that a lot of thought goes into making the experience both fun and enriching.
I couldn’t be more pleased—an excellent experience all around. Highly recommend PGL to any parent considering it. Definitely 5 stars!

30 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PGL Team Supportive from start to finish

PGL staff from the booking team and at PGL Liddington have over the years been professional, accommodating, understanding and supportive, giving our students with additional needs enjoyable and enriching experiences while on Residential trips. It is because of this that we have been booking two trips with PGL over the past many years.

23 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PGL Trip

Great team and working well with students. Great staff who are supportive from group leader to instructors to catering team and night team

16 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hire glen and give him a raise

Just so fun good for thrill seekers if u get glen (say to goated glen and listen to his trash talk) I mean it (your trash kid go touch grass ur buns kid peacekeeper
Hire glen full time
It stands for either
#team pretty good looking
Or #team parents get lost
Real name Peter Gordon Lawrence
Go team pgl

21 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love running this trip

From start to finish PGL especially PGL Liddington is a high quality experience for students and staff alike. From dedicated group leaders, an array of activities to choose from and brilliant facilities on site.
We take our Y11s each year for a weekend revision trip mixed in with fun activities to give them a chance to make memories with peers.

23 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Revision weekend at PGL Dalguise

We have just returned from a fantastic maths camp at PGL Dalguise and cannot recommend them highly enough. From the moment we arrived until the second we left, the staff looked after us completely; everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and nothing was ever too much trouble. A special shout-out must go to our group leader, Kirsty, who was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond to engage with both pupils and staff, making sure everyone was happy and included throughout the trip. If you are looking for a seamless, supportive, and welcoming environment for a school residential, PGL Dalguise is the place to go!

20 March 2026

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