Norwich
Quality ensuite accommodation and excellent sports facilities on the University of East Anglia campus, only 5 km from the centre of Norwich.
Bedford
Modern compact campus with ensuite accommodation only a short walk from the town centre and within easy reach of London.
8 full day excursions per 2 weeks
Ages 9-18 (Groups only)
04/07/2027 - 08/08/2027
Single ensuite
Why choose this centre?
- Compact modern campus in a vibrant market town
- Only 20 minutes walk to town centre
- 8 full day excursions per 2 weeks: 4 x London, Oxford, Cambridge & Punting, Stratford-Upon-Avon+Warwick Castle and Nottingham
- Single ensuite accommodation
- Indoor & outdoor sports facilities
Campus
Our summer school is based at the University of Bedfordshire’s Campus in Bedford, a vibrant market town approximately 90 minutes by coach from central London. Facilities include single ensuite accommodation, sports hall & pitches, dining room, classrooms, sports facilities and social spaces all on a secure compact campus approximately 20 minutes walk from the town centre.
Bedford is a charming riverside town offering lovely green spaces, a picturesque river and embankment and a great selection of shops and cafes.
Centre capacity: approximately 250 students
Accommodation
- Single ensuite bedrooms in apartments of 6 – 8 bedrooms
- Shared kitchen/common room in each apartment
- Large common room in residence with pool table, table tennis and table football
- Bedroom key & bed linen & towel provided. Rooms cleaned and bed linen changed once per week
- Damage deposit of £40 or 40 Euros taken on check-in and refunded on departure
- Free wi-fi internet access throughout the campus
Sports Facilities
- The Arena – large sports hall with spectator seating
- All-weather multi-activity pitch
- All weather 5-a-side pitch
- Grass pitches
- Sports include football, basketball, badminton & volleyball
Other Facilities
- Student Union Hub – for discos & other evening activities
- SU common room with pool table, table tennis and table football
- Lecture theatre with large screen for film nights & other evening activities
- Dining room
- Self-service laundry. Approx £8 for a wash & dry
- Free wi-fi internet access throughout the campus
Activities
2 week activity programme includes:
- 8 full day excursions per 2 weeks
- 4 full day excursions to London
- Full days to Oxford & Walking Tour, Cambridge & Punting, Stratford-Upon-Avon+Warwick Castle and Nottingham
- All excursions are by private coach
- London one day travel cards not included
- 14 evening activities on campus including sports sessions
Location
Local travel
- Approximately 20 minutes’ walk to the town centre
- All visits to London are by private coach.
- Approximately 90 minutes from the campus direct to London Zone 1
- London travel cards NOT included
Airports
- London Heathrow (LHR): 105 minutes
- Stansted (STN): 90 mins
- Luton (LTN): 60 mins
- London Gatwick (LGW): 180 mins
- Birmingham (BHX): 90 mins
- East Midlands (EMA): 105 minutes
Campus address: University of Bedfordshire,Polhill Ave, Bedford MK41 9EA
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