About Madingley Hall This weekend course takes 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. Madingley is just four miles from the centre of Cambridge, and only 60 minutes from London, with excellent links to London airports.
As a student 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,or attend as a non-resident.
Accommodation Accommodation for those wishing to be resident is provided in single, double or twin study bedrooms, with views over the woods, garden and courtyard.
Each room has internet access, a television and a direct-dial telephone, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities and a safe for valuables. Rooms are all en suite and centrally heated.
A lift gives access to two bedrooms adapted for wheelchair users, and all areas on the ground floor can be reached once inside the building. A lift also gives access to First Floor teaching rooms for those who cannot use stairs. 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.
Non-participant attendance Please note: accommodation spaces are limited and priority is given to course attendees. Non-residential places are available for those who live locally or who prefer to stay elsewhere. If space permits, non-participant guests over the age of 18 may accompany a course attendee for the weekend, paying the rate below for accommodation and meals.
Fees Residential fees cover tuition, accommodation and meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch (a total of two breakfasts, two lunches, and two evening meals), as well as morning coffee and afternoon tea during teaching hours.
Non-residential places are available for those who live locally or who prefer to stay elsewhere. Non-residential fees include tuition, lunches, evening meals, morning coffee and afternoon tea during teaching hours. (Non-residents wishing to purchase breakfast may do so on payment of the current rate to Reception before taking their meal.)
If a residential student is sharing a room with someone who is not enrolled on the Weekend Course, guest accommodation and meal prices are subjected to 20% VAT.
Course fees
Tuition, lunches, evening meals, tea and coffee £405
Accommodation fees (includes Friday and Saturday night with breakfast on Saturday and Sunday at Madingley Hall)
Single Room (including bed and breakfast): £85 per night Friday/Saturday £170
Double or Twin Room (including bed and breakfast): Shared with another course attendee - £65 per person, per night Friday/Saturday £130
Double or Twin Room (including bed and breakfast): For single occupancy - £110 per night Friday/Saturday £220
Double or Twin Room (including bed and breakfast): Non-course attendee guest sharing with a course attendee - £65 plus 20% VAT per guest, per night Friday/Saturday £156
Supplementary items
Meals for guests (includes 2 lunches and 2 dinners, plus 20% VAT ): Friday to Sunday £156
Accommodation for verified carers is provided free of charge, accommodation and meals for guests is subject to VAT.
Any attendee sharing a room with a carer should contact intenq@ice.cam.ac.uk to discuss further details before the booking deadline.
Extra nights If there is capacity, you can book to stay for the Sunday night after your course at the same weekend bed and breakfast rate. Requests for an additional Sunday night’s bookings are considered, and you will be contacted if space is not available. (Please note: dinners are not provided on a Sunday evening.) If you wish to arrive early (before Friday) you will need to make a separate booking with Madingley Hall. (Charges may differ.)
Dietary requirements If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies, please indicate these when booking.
Late bookings
Whilst we accept late bookings, for sustainability reasons we cannot always accommodate complex dietary/allergen requirements if bookings are received or dietary requirements are notified after the booking deadline. Please consider this if you are asking to book after the deadline and have special dietary requirements.
Concessions We offer a range of concessions for our Weekend Courses:
State School Teacher Concession: 25% reduction of tuition fee for any teacher with Qualified Teacher Status working in a UK state-funded school or Further Education institution Benefits Concession: 25% reduction of tuition fee applicable to recipients of a UK state benefit. Such as Universal Credit, Job Seekers’ Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, Carer's Allowance or Attendance Allowance, or Pension Credit University of Cambridge staff concession: 25% reduction of tuition fee applicable to employees who hold a contract of employment with the University Cambridge Alumni (CAMCard) concession: 10% reduction of tuition fee applicable to Cambridge University Alumni only.
You will be asked to upload current proof of status for all concessions when booking. If you are applying for the Benefits Concession, you must be in receipt of the benefit at the time of booking and documents must be dated within the last 12 months.
Please see our Concessions page for further details: www.ice.cam.ac.uk/concessions
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.
If you are arriving in Cambridge by train you can take a taxi to Madingley Hall. Please contact Reception to book a taxi for your return journey.
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.
