This course takes place at Madingley Hall, home to the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education.
As a student at Madingley Hall, you will enjoy award-winning cuisine in our elegant Dining Hall and first-rate facilities in an atmospheric and inspiring setting. You can choose to stay at the Hall in comfortable en-suite accommodation for the duration of your course, or attend as a non-resident.
Residential fees cover tuition, accommodation and full board, including morning coffee and afternoon tea during teaching hours, and travel on excursions. The non-residential fee includes all meals on the course except breakfast.
Dietary requirements
If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies please indicate these when booking.
About Madingley Hall
Built in the 16th century, Madingley Hall is a Grade 1 listed building, and is set in eight acres of landscaped gardens designed in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown. It is just four miles from the centre of Cambridge, and only 60 minutes from London, with excellent links to London airports.
Getting here
For more information on getting to Madingley Hall, see How to find us.
There is currently no minibus service: if you are arriving by rail you should take a taxi to Madingley Hall. You can book taxis for departure on the Sunday, after lunch, at Reception.
Accommodation
Accommodation for residential students is provided in single, twin or double study bedrooms in the Hall, with attractive views over the woods, gardens and courtyard.
Each room has internet access, digital television and a direct-dial telephone, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities and a safe for your valuables. Rooms are centrally heated and all have en-suite facilities.
A special lift gives access to two rooms adapted for wheelchair users, and all areas on the ground floor can be reached once inside the building. If you would like us to make any special provision for your stay, please contact us beforehand and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.
We are usually able to offer accommodation before and after your course should you wish to extend your stay. Please indicate if you would like to stay an extra night when booking your place.
Special arrangements for Covid-19 compliance and safe attendance
Advice continues to change regarding buffet service and dining options.
Dependent upon current government and FSA advice, dining will take place in one of our bespoke locations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner locations may need to be chosen based on the numbers studying across each group, along with a review of any other people (eg bed and breakfast and event bookings) currently on site, to allow for social distancing. Tea and coffee break locations will also be selected based on the same criteria.
The current expectation is that lunch choices will be made by students ordering from a menu delivered to their teaching room before the first teaching session each day. Staff will collect menu choices during the morning coffee break, and meals will be served at lunchtimes to students sitting in course groups at allocated tables.
Self-service coffee machines will be turned off outside set coffee breaks, for cleaning and to ensure COVID-safe working.
Our café, gardens and Terrace Bar and Restaurant will be open to the public throughout the weekend, adding to the vibrancy of the atmosphere on site. There is now a lot of additional garden seating available, which you can use for relaxation during your stay.
Please also note:
Teaching rooms will be well-ventilated. In case of cooler weather, you may wish to bring layered clothing.
