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University campus in a pretty riverside town

Available: 1^st July 2012 – 12^th August 2012

Ages: 11 – 17

Location: University of Bedfordshire, Bedford, England

Time to London: 50 minutes

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Our Bedford summer school is located on Polhill Campus (University of Bedfordshire). In recent years the campus has undergone a multi-million pound renovation to include new sports facilities, a dance studio and hall of residence.

The centre is close to countryside, whilst the town centre of Bedford is also just a short distance away.

Accommodation

There are 4 modern on-site halls of residence and 2 room options.

Students can choose from:

• Single bedroom with private en-suite bathrooms
• Standard single rooms with shared bathroom facilities (usually 1 bathroom per 5 students)

Travel time to major airports and stations: †

Airport or Station	Transfer time
Luton Airport (LTN)	20 minutes
Stansted Airport (STN)	45 minutes
St Pancras International (Eurostar)	1 hour 15 minutes
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)	1 hour 30 minutes
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	2 hours

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† Travel times shown are average transfer times by road

Facilities

• Sports facilities: On-site sports fields, two sports halls and a dance studio
• Common areas: Coffee bar is available during the summer, as well as a TV room for most evenings and a lecture hall for film nights
• Dining Hall: Self-service hot and cold meals in a well-equipped, modern food hall
• Swimming Pool: Swimming can be offered as an optional off site activity in the local pool, 15 minutes walk away
• Email: A computer room is available at certain times of the week.

Activities*

Daytime activities

• Sports: Football, Mini-Olympics, Rounders, Baseball, Volleyball, Aerobics, Cricket
• Non-sports: Performing Arts/Drama, visits to Priory Marina and Bedford Park

Evening activities

• Disco, Karaoke, Quiz, Fashion show, Blind Date, Egg drop!

* Examples of typical activities offered are shown

Excursions**

Included in the course price:

• One full-day and one half-day trip each week
• An additional half-day by foot into Bedford Town also included

Examples of typical included excursions:

• London: The UK capital offers an unrivalled choice of shopping, world-class galleries, museums and so much more.
• Stratford-Upon-Avon: Famous as the birthplace of playwright William Shakespeare, visit historic English buildings dating back centuries.
• Cambridge: The historic city centre, with its narrow streets and shops can all be enjoyed on foot.
• Verulamium Museum, St Albans: The site of a once great Roman city, Verulamium offers archaeological exhibits, recreated Roman rooms and an interactive learning experience.

Examples of typical optional excursions:

• Cadbury World: Visit the factory of one of the World's favourite chocolate brands.
• Thorpe Park: A leading theme park offering over thirty extreme rides and attractions.
• Woburn Safari Park: A fantastic day out for animal lovers, get up close to large mammals such as giraffes, rhino, lions and zebra.

** Examples of typical excursions shown. ‘Optional’ excursions require extra payment for travel and entrance

Useful links:

Bedford average climate

University of Bedfordshire

Bedford summer school: Main campus building

Bedford summer school: Dining hall

Bedford summer school: Liberty Park residence

Accommodation: Study bedroom

Accommodation: Private bathroom

Activities: Volleyball courts

Activities: Sports hall