Norwich
Quality ensuite accommodation and excellent sports facilities on the University of East Anglia campus, only 5 km from the centre of Norwich.
Colchester
Single ensuite accommodation and excellent sports facilities on the University of Essex campus, only 5 km from the centre of the oldest city in the UK.
Outstanding sports facilities
Ages 10-18
(Groups only)
02/07/2026 - 13/08/2026
Single ensuite
Why choose this centre?
- Ancient Roman city with many attractions for the student visitor
- Good location on the edge of the city, surrounded by countryside but only 5 km from Colchester city centre
- 4 full day excursions per 2 weeks incl. 2 x London, Cambridge & Punting & Norwich
- Quality single ensuite accommodation
- Outstanding sports facilities on campus
- London River Cruise, Dinner at Hard Rock Café, Punting, Colchester Zoo & Colchester Castle included
Campus
Our summer school takes place at the University of Essex campus, only 5 km from this ancient city centre. The university offers single ensuite accommodation and superb sports facilities in a campus environment close to the city. Colchester has many attractions to offer the student including the historical Castle area and Colchester Zoo.
Centre capacity: approximately 400 students.
Accommodation
- Ensuite residence: single bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms arranged in apartments of 8 – 10 bedrooms.
- Shared kitchen/common rooms in each apartment
- Rooms cleaned and bed linen & towel changed once per week.
- Bedroom key, bed linen and one towel provided
- Damage deposit of £40 or 40 Euros taken on check-in and refunded on departure
Sports Facilities
- Sports hall for volleyball, basketball, badminton, 5-a-side football and other indoor games
- Tennis courts
- Several all-weather and grass pitches
- Disc Golf & Rounders
Other Facilities
- Student Union disco
- Lecture theatre with large screen for film nights
- Coffee shop, supermarket, post office and ATM on campus
- 200 acres of beautifully landscaped campus
- Self-service laundry (approx £8 for a wash & dry)
- Free wi-fi internet access throughout the campus
Activities
2 week activity programme includes:
- 3 full day excursions: 2 x London with late return, Cambridge
- 2 half day excursions: Mersea Island, Ipswich
- 2 half day local visits to Colchester city centre
- Entrances: Punting in Cambridge, Thames River Cruise in London, Colchester Castle
- Sports & other daytime activities on campus
- 14 evening activities on campus
Download our sample activity programme
Location
Local travel
- 2km / 10 minutes by bus to city centre
- Bus stop on campus
- Local travel costs included for programmed visits to Colchester
Airports
- London Heathrow (LHR): 2.5 hours
- London Gatwick (LGW): 2 hours
- Luton (LUT): 1 hour 45 mins
- Stansted (STN): 1 hour
Centre address: University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Our Summer Schools
Clayesmore School
Traditional boarding school set in beautiful Dorset countryside with great facilities on campus
Bath
Good quality ensuite accommodation and excellent sports facilities on the University of Bath campus, only 2.5 km from the UNESCO world heritage city centre.
Colchester
Single ensuite accommodation and excellent sports facilities on the University of Essex campus, only 5 km from the centre of the oldest city in the UK.
Edinburgh
Superb location in Edinburgh city centre next to Holyrood Park and within walking distance of the historic Royal Mile.
London
Secure campus offering single and twin ensuite accommodation in north London (Zone 4) and adjacent to Northwick Park tube station.
Hatfield
Modern campus 34 km from central London offering 8 full-day excursions per 2 week course
Hull
Top quality accommodation and extensive sports facilities 3.5km from the city centre. A great value for money programme.
Liverpool
Good quality accommodation on a city campus in one of the UK's most vibrant cities. Most main attractions are within walking distance of campus.