What you can find at Windmill Hill
Windmill Hill is packed full of handy facilities for your child to enjoy between activities. Whether they are looking to chill out, grab a snack, buy a gift for mum or dad, or socialise with their new friends, this centre has everything they need.
What’s on the menu at Windmill Hill?
Tasty meals and plenty of choice to please even the fussiest of eaters
Adventure is hungry work! Kids at Windmill Hill enjoy three nutritious meals a day in our dining rooms, picking and choosing from a varied menu of delicious family favourites.
Hot and cold meal choices with vegetarian options
Self-service fresh salad bar
Fresh fruit available with every meal
Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for
Kids love sleepovers at Windmill Hill
Sharing a room with new friends is part of the PGL experience! Our rooms at Windmill Hill are clean, warm and cosy, with comfy beds and clean bathrooms close by. After a long day of action, our young adventurers look forward to a fantastic nights’ sleep, ready for more excitement tomorrow.
Lodges
Accommodation is in modern, purpose-built lodges which offer five or six bedded en suite rooms. The lodges create a homely ‘village’ feel and are all within the grounds of the main house.
Adventure for all ages at Windmill Hill
We’ve learned that children get the most from their PGL adventure when they’re with kids their own age, which is why at Windmill Hill we split our kids’ camps into three main age groups. Not only do children feel more confident and relaxed around same-age peers, it means their adventure will be perfectly tailored to suit their ability, offering age-appropriate excitement, challenges and activities to provide maximum enjoyment from their stay at Windmill Hill.
Our overlapping age ranges give you the option to choose the best group for your child if they are sitting at the upper/lower age limit.
Which Windmill Hill adventure will you choose?
From dipping your toe into a short and sweet Discover adventure, diving into the full multi-activity experience with Trailblaze or trying something extraordinary with an Epic specialist interest camp – there’s something for everyone at PGL Windmill Hill.
Which adventure will you choose?
DISCOVER! Adventures
Day camps, 2 and 3 night stays jam packed with outdoor activities and new experiences.
Find Out MoreNetball
Calling all Netball fanatics! We've partnered with England Netball to provide the perfect mix of coached training sessions alongside classic PGL Multi-Activity. At the end of the week you'll even get a visit from an England Roses star or Super League player!
Find Out MorePony Beginner
Based at Boreatton Park or Windmill Hill you'll travel to our local riding centre to enjoy six half days of horse riding lessons, stable tasks and fun! For the other half of your break you'll be involved in classic PGL activities back at base - the best of both worlds! No previous experience required, but by the end of the week you can expect to have built up your abilities in the school and out hacking.
Find Out MoreEXPLORE! Adventures
4 to 7 night outdoor activity breaks. Our EXPLORE! Adventures offer longer stays, more activities, bigger challenges and plenty of fun!
Find Out MoreHow to find Windmill Hill
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Explore Marchants HillYour child is in safe hands at PGL
At PGL it is safety first, always. We go above and beyond to ensure every young person is in safe hands at all times.
Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:
Safe People All our people are rigorously selected for their capabilities, DBS checked, fully trained and continually assessed to ensure they meet the highest safety standards possible.
Safe Places Our sites and buildings are managed to reduce all possible risk before any child arrives, including segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and stringent equipment standards. Our English sites are registered, governed and regularly inspected by OFSTED.
Safe Spaces Every child is different, so to make our environments as encompassing as possible every colleague is SEND trained. We offer language inclusivity and over-and above access for all. We also operate a zero-tolerance policy on illegal practices, prohibited items and non-compliance with our behaviour expectations.
Safeguarding Trained to act as ‘first-responders’ to safeguarding red flags, PGL colleagues are versed in spotting risks (across mental health, self-harm, sexual and physical wellbeing) and acting quickly to escalate any concerns or stop harmful behaviour.
Safe Travels Our escorted travel service is offered to enable young people to travel further afield in a safe and supported manner. We also aim to ensure travel provision is adaptable to the needs of every child.
Safe People All our people are rigorously selected for their capabilities, DBS checked, fully trained and continually assessed to ensure they meet the highest safety standards possible.
Safe Places Our sites and buildings are managed to reduce all possible risk before any child arrives, including segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and stringent equipment standards. Our English sites are registered, governed and regularly inspected by OFSTED.
Safe Spaces Every child is different, so to make our environments as encompassing as possible every colleague is SEND trained. We offer language inclusivity and over-and above access for all. We also operate a zero-tolerance policy on illegal practices, prohibited items and non-compliance with our behaviour expectations.
Safeguarding Trained to act as ‘first-responders’ to safeguarding red flags, PGL colleagues are versed in spotting risks (across mental health, self-harm, sexual and physical wellbeing) and acting quickly to escalate any concerns or stop harmful behaviour.
Safe Travels Our escorted travel service is offered to enable young people to travel further afield in a safe and supported manner. We also aim to ensure travel provision is adaptable to the needs of every child.
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FAQ
What programmes are available at Windmill Hill?
We have three types of programmes that you can choose from at Windmill Hill. These are:
Our specialist camps for your TRAILBLAZE! Adventure include:
What facilities are available at Windmill Hill?
We have the following facilities available at Windmill Hill:
- Lounge/Bar
- Shop
- Vending Machines
- Swimming Pool
- Wifi
- Accessible Bedrooms
- Sports Pitches/Courts
- Table Tennis
- Car Park
What's included in the cost of a PGL adventure?
Included in your child’s adventure is:
- Accommodation
- Food & Drinks
- Activities
- Equipment
Do you cater for specific dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for many dietary requirements at our PGL centres. We are able to deliver catering provision for dietary requirements as specified by culture, religion and medical concerns. We regularly provide meals for a wide variety of needs including coeliac, diabetic, food allergies and vegetarian/vegan. If your child has any dietary requirements then it’s best to get in contact with your party leader or a member of the PGL team to discuss their needs.
Can I contact my child while they're staying at Windmill Hill?
Absolutely! If your child has brought a mobile phone with them then you can call the during free time when they’re not taking part in our multi-activities, or you can call our centre if you need to speak to your child urgently.
Can I contact my child during their camp stay?
Absolutely! If your child has brought a mobile phone with them then you can call the during free time when they’re not taking part in our multi-activities, or you can call our centre if you need to speak to your child urgently.
Does my child need to bring money?
Your child doesn’t need to bring any money to camp as our adventures are fully inclusive. However, depending on your adventure there could be excursion days where your child might want to grab a snack. There’s also a Gift Shop on-site selling sweets and small souvenirs
We recommend pocket money of around £5 a day, plus between £5 and £20 to purchase gifts which will be on sale all week. And don’t worry about your child spending it all because we operate a secure system for holding and issuing pocket money in accordance with parents’ wishes.
Is parking available at Windmill Hill?
Yes, parking is available on-site.
What safety measures are in place at Windmill Hill?
Here’s how we keep you and your children safe at Windmill Hill:
- Safe People: Staff are fully trained, DBS checked, and continually assessed.
- Safe Places: All buildings are risk assessed, we have segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and strict equipment standards.
- Safe Spaces: All encompassing environments, language inclusivity, and SEND trained staff.
- Safeguarding: Staff are trained in safeguarding, helping them to spot risks and act quickly.
- Safe Travels: All of our travel partners are vetted to make sure they have safety management systems in place, and we ensure travel is adaptable to the needs of all children.