A little piece of paradise on the Isle of Wight
Set in 48 acres of woodland on the banks of Wootton Creek with quaint log cabins, it would be easy to confuse Little Canada with the country from which it draws inspiration. Locations don’t come much better than this and we also have private access direct to the water from our seafront.
Little Canada is home to our thrilling Aqua Explorer Camps along with our multi-activity DISCOVER! Adventures and EXPLORE! Adventures.
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Kids’ adventure camps at Little Canada
What you can find at Little Canada
Little Canada is packed full of handy facilties 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, Little Canada has everything they need.
Car Park
Indoor Activity Zone
Retail / Shop
Vending Machines
Drying Room
Accessible Bedrooms
Camp Fire
Sports Pitches/Courts
Table Tennis
Sports Hall
Watersports
What’s on the menu at Little Canada?
Tasty meals and plenty of choice to please even the fussiest of eaters
Adventure is hungry work! Kids at Little Canada 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 Little Canada
Sharing a room with new friends is part of the PGL experience! Our rooms at Little Canada 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.
Woodlands House
Large dormitory style rooms sleep 8-10 children in bunk beds, and they all have en suite bathrooms too!
Log Cabins
Little Canada’s famous log cabins! 4-8 bunk bedded rooms in chalet style lodges. Each lodge has its own en-suite bathroom facilities.
Adventure for all ages at Little Canada
We’ve learned that children get the most from their PGL adventure when they’re with kids their own age, which is why at Little Canada 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 Little Canada holiday.
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 Little Canada adventure will you choose?
From dipping your toe into a short and sweet DISCOVER! Adventure, diving into the full multi-activity experience with an EXPLORE! Adventure or going all out on an Aqua Explorer camp – there’s something for everyone at PGL Little Canada.
Which adventure will you choose?
How to find Little Canada
Little Canada is located on the stunning Isle of Wight. To make it easier getting to the island, we now offer an escorted island travel service from Southampton and Portsmouth, via the ferry. Our friendly team will meet your young adventurers, at one of our collection points, and see them safely across to the island to begin their adventure.
Explore other locations nearby
Dorset – Osmington Bay
Located on the spectacular Jurassic Coast, enjoying views across to Weymouth, Osmington Bay is an incredibly special place to visit. It boasts all the land-based activities that you would expect to find at a PGL centre, along with thrilling water sports at the nearby Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Explore Osmington Bay
Lancashire – Winmarleigh Hall
Winmarleigh Hall is a 19th Century country house set in 50 acres of gardens, parkland and woodland with a large, purpose-built lake. Close to the historic city of Lancaster and the Forest of Bowland, this centre is crammed with activites and things to do.
Explore Winmarleigh Hall
North Yorkshire – Newby Wiske Hall
Newby by name, Newby by nature! Previously a police training centre, this historic 17th century country house opened its doors as a PGL activity centre in 2023 after a huge transformation. The centre is surrounded by beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, known for its rolling hills, lush green landscapes and scenic beauty.
Explore Newby Wiske Hall
Perthshire – Dalguise
Dalguise activity centre is set in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Nestled in a beautiful wooded valley, just five miles north of Dunkeld.
Explore Dalguise
Shropshire – Boreatton Park
With 250 acres of countryside, woodland and multiple lakes, our biggest centre is one of our most popular destinations for the adventure of a lifetime.
Explore Boreatton Park
Suffolk – Bawdsey Manor
This impressive mansion house 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 engage you child.
Explore Bawdsey Manor
Surrey – Marchants Hill
With over 45 acres of beautiful grounds, Marchants Hill is a vibrant and bustling centre nestled in the ‘Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, within walking distance of the Devil’s Punchbowl. This centre offers the best of both worlds – green spaces and fantastic transport links!
Explore Marchants Hill
Sussex – Windmill Hill
Welcome to Windmill Hill, an impressive Grade II listed mansion house on the beautiful Sussex Downs… where big adventures, new discoveries and unforgettable experiences can be found around every corner!
Explore Windmill Hill
Wiltshire – Liddington
As one of PGL’s largest centres, Liddington is bursting with outdoor activities and sports facilities. Buzzing with activity and packed with challenges to conquer with your group. Situated on the ancient Ridgeway track bordering the North Wessex Downs, yet conveniently located just minutes from the M4.
Explore Liddington
Your child is in safe hands at PGL. We go above and beyond to protect the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our care.
Our long-standing dedication to safety has led to us holding over 15 governing and safety accreditations, and we voluntarily apply for Ofsted inspections to be on the Childcare Register.
Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:
Safe PeoplePeople are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including enhanced DBS for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programmes, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.
Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.
Safe SpacesWe believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.
Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.
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 People are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including enhanced DBS for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programmes, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.
Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.
Safe Spaces We believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.
Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.
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.
What our adventurers are saying…
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FAQ
What programmes are available at Little Canada?
We have three types of programmes that you can choose from at Little Canada?
DISCOVER! Adventures
EXPLORE! Adventures
TRAILBLAZE! Specialist Adventures
Our camps for your TRAILBLAZE! Specialist Adventures include:
What facilities are available at Little Canada?
We have the following facilities available at Little Canada:
- Indoor Activity Zone
- Lounge/Bar
- Shop
- Vending Machines
- Wifi
- Accessible Bedrooms
- Table Tennis
- Sports Hall
- Watersports
- Car Park
What's included in the cost of a PGL adventure?
Included in your child’s adventure is:
- Accommodation
- Food & Drink
- 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 Little Canada?
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 Little Canada?
Yes, parking is available on-site.
What safety measures are in place at Little Canada?
Here’s how we keep you and your children safe at Little Canada:
- 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.
Can you help my child with their travel to PGL Little Canada?
Yes – To help with travel to PGL Little Canada on the Isle of Wight, we provide an escorted island travel service from Southampton or Portsmouth, via the ferry. Your child will be accompanied by a friendly PGL member of staff who will make sure they arrive at the centre safely.
