Last Updated on July 29, 2024 by sophibee
Are you feeling inspired to pick up a racquet after another thrilling Wimbledon? Now is the perfect time to channel that inspiration!
Gleneagles unveils the Gleneagles Sporting Club, a new state-of-the-art facility designed for high-energy racquet sports, challenging climbs, and refined equestrian pursuits.
- fast-paced racquet sports (padel courts, and two indoor tennis courts)
- challenging climbs
- and quintessential equestrianism
Formerly known as The Gleneagles Arena, The Sporting Club has been lovingly transformed with a relaxing lounge, state-of-the-art championship Padel courts, two indoor tennis courts, and a climbing wall. Furthermore, the journey to the equestrian school truly befits the sport, offering an unparalleled experience.
Launching in August, you can experience climbing, riding, padel, or tennis!
Is this Europe’s most adventurous playground? Absolutely!
This sprawling 850-acre estate is packed with endless opportunities for outdoor fun and adventure. Scale the heights by climbing a tree, take a leap of faith on the trapeze, or feel the rush as you zip down a 100m zip-wire. Prefer to stay grounded? Head to the Trail Yard and test your aim with axe throwing. Adventure awaits at every corner of this remarkable estate!
Our Favorite Highlights for Kids & Teens
Junior Off-Road Driving Lessons
Your Junior drivers have a fantastic facility at Gleneagles – their off-road course and mini Land Rover Replicas.
Kids aged from 3 to 8 years old can receive instruction from behind the wheel of Land Rover replicas while testing their driving skills on a purpose-built course.
The Land Rover replicas have been specially built for Gleneagles and are a quarter of the size of their parent original.
Gundogs School Family Experience
Your family can enjoy learning gundog handling together as you are taught how to put the school’s highly trained and enthusiastic labradors through their paces.
Your instructor will explain the principles of controlling gundogs in the field. Soon you will take control of the dog and learn to progress from basic obedience to retrieving.
Ferret Lessons
Hugely enjoyable for all ages, The Ferret School is the first of its kind at a hotel. Interestingly, in Britain, as far back as the thirteenth century, humans have domesticated ferrets to hunt rabbits for the table. However, the ferret’s friendly nature has also enabled it to charm its way into people’s affections.
Moreover, these highly intelligent creatures are capable of forming strong bonds with their owners. Once the basics have been mastered, the ferrets can be put to the test in a race through tubes, which resemble the burrows they naturally hunt in. Thus, The Ferret School offers a unique and engaging experience for everyone involved.
Little Glen & The Den
Gleneagles is also home to Little Glen, a colorful, vibrant, and fully supervised crèche for 2 – 8-year-olds, and The Den for kids aged 8 – 15.
Bookings
For more information and booking inquiries, please visit the feature on Gleneagles at Sophibee.
If you prefer to book yourself, you can check out the rates and availability on my Virtuoso website to ensure you receive Virtuoso amenities and recognition. Rest assured, we can still oversee your booking.
Ilonka Molijn – van Ginkel
Creator & Founder of Sophibee
Luxury Travel Advisor Sophibee & 360 Private Travel
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