We're the experts in adventure
We deliver life-enriching adventures, create memories that last a lifetime and inspire a love for the great outdoors with the next generation.
Specialising in residential adventure camps, activity holidays, overseas expeditions and ski trips, we’ve delivered inspirational learning to millions of children and young people helping them discover their potential .
But our real secret is our incredible people. We love what we do, and it shows.
It all started with a canoe and a dream
Our story began way back in 1955, when a young engineer named Peter Gordon Lawrence embarked on his first canoe holiday down the River Danube. He was so inspired by this experience, that this trip ignited a passion to share the life changing benefits of adventure with others.
In 1957 Peter formed ‘PGL Voyages’, leading canoe trips for young adults along the River Wye and sharing his love for the great outdoors. Fast forward to today and many things have changed, but one thing remains the same… our purpose of enriching young lives through adventure.
Where we are today
We’ve come a long way since that canoe holiday in 1957. Over the last six decades we’ve grown enormously, and today we are the UK’s number one provider of outdoor education, because we’re passionate about what we do. You can now find PGL activity centres across the UK, France and even Australia, hosting hundreds of thousands of young people every year.
Values that unite us
As we have grown, our culture has evolved too. Our company values of TEAMWORK, FUN, RESPECT, SAFETY, QUALITY and INCLUSIVITY guide all of our decisions, define our beliefs and are at the heart of everything we do. By living true to these values, together we create the exceptional experience that sets PGL apart… for both our guests and colleagues.
We are Better Beyond Adventure
We have an exciting future ahead
This isn’t the end of our story. We’re committed to our future growth, to even bigger and better adventures and enriching more lives.
Together with the other sector-leading brands in our family; NST, European Study Tours and StudyLink we’ll continue to be trailblazers in the in educational travel industry.
