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
Good quality ensuite accommodation and excellent sports facilities on the University of Essex campus, only 2 km from the centre of one of the oldest cities in the UK.
Outstanding sports facilities
Ages 10-17
(Groups only)
02/07/2025 - 13/08/2025
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 2 km from Colchester city centre
- 4 full day excursions per 2 weeks incl. London x 2, Cambridge & Norwich
- Quality single ensuite accommodation
- Outstanding sports facilities on campus
- London River Cruise, Dinner at Hard Rock Café, Cambridge Punting, Colchester Zoo & Colchester Castle included
Campus
Our summer school takes place at the University of Essex campus, only 2 km from this ancient city centre. The university offers good quality residential 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 included in the package.
Centre capacity: approximately 300 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 and indoor games
- Tennis courts
- Several all-weather and grass pitches
- Disc Golf & Rounders
- 200 acres of beautifully landscaped campus
Other Facilities
- Student Union disco
- Lecture theatre with large screen for film nights
- Coffee shops, supermarket, post office and ATM on campus
- Landscaped grounds
- Self-service laundry (approx £8 for a wash & dry)
- Free wi-fi internet access throughout the campus
Activities
2 week activity programme includes:
- 4 full day excursions: London x 2, Cambridge, Norwich
- 2 half day excursions: Colchester Zoo & Mersea Island
- 2 half day local visits to Colchester city centre
- Entrances: Cambridge Punting, River Cruise London, Hard Rock Café dinner, Colchester Zoo, Colchester Castle, Norwich Cathedral
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
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