About Madingley Hall
This course will take place at Madingley Hall, home to the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education. 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.
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.
Fees
Residential fees cover tuition, accommodation and full board, including morning coffee and afternoon tea during teaching hours.
Non-residential fees include tuition, lunch, dinner, morning coffee and afternoon tea during teaching hours.
Please note: accommodation spaces are limited and are only for course members. Non-residential places are available for those who live locally or who prefer to stay elsewhere.
| Tuition only (includes tea, coffee, lunch and dinner) |
£325 |
| Bed and breakfast per night for a single room |
£65 |
| Bed and breakfast per night for a shared double or twin room, per person * |
£55 |
* with room spaces only available for other course attendees, ie, where a partner or family member is also enrolled on a weekend course(s).
VAT does not apply to course fees and there is no service charge.
Accommodation
Accommodation for residential students is provided in single, twin or double study bedrooms, with attractive views over the woods, gardens and courtyard.
Each room has internet access, a digital television and a direct-dial telephone, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities and a safe for 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 let us know when booking and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.
Dietary requirements
If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies please indicate these when booking.
Extra night
We are usually able to offer accommodation 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.
Bursaries for teachers
The Cambridge University Press (CUP) Bursary Fund offers a bursary of 50% of the course fee to applicants who teach in a UK state school or state-funded further education institution, applying to study a weekend course or online course.
Getting to Madingley Hall
The Institute of Continuing Education is based at Madingley Hall (CB23 8AQ) in the village of Madingley, four miles west of Cambridge. It is easily accessible from the M11, A14 and A428. Other gateways include Cambridge Main Railway Station and London airports.
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 at Reception.
Parking
Free on-site car parking is available and we have a small number of spaces close to the Hall entrance for Blue Badge holders.
