Tower and Town, March 2020

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Summer School - The Mother Of Polymathic Pleasures

Sign up for Summer School and discover why Marlborough College have been inspiring lifelong learning since 1974.

Marlborough College’s annual Summer School will take place from 12 July to 8 August 2020 and once again hosts an amazing array of more than 550 courses suitable for all ages, abilities and interests. Whether you wish to learn a new skill or spend time enhancing an existing one, there is bound to be a course just perfect for you.

Five great reasons to attend Summer School:

A course for everyone
Summer School offers a diverse programme of art, history and culture, wellbeing, country pursuits and life skills. Traditional favourites run alongside a wide range of inspiring new courses encompassing everything from Macramé to Mental Health, Picture Framing to Smartphone Video, Fundamental Physics to A Cappella singing and Wordsworth to Lebanese cookery. In addition to the huge range of adult courses, there is also an impressive programme of activities to entertain young people aged from three to 17 years.

Top class entertainment
Another highlight is the impressive array of evening entertainment on offer to both Summer School students and the public. In addition to recitals, film nights and 5.15pm lectures on a range of fascinating topics, showcase Gala Performances take place every Tuesday and Friday evening. This year’s superb line-up includes evenings with Kate Adie and Janet Street-Porter, outdoor family theatre from Illyria and music from The Locrian Ensemble, Only Men Aloud, Andy Abraham, The Rocket Man tribute to Sir Elton John and much, much more.

Excellent Hospitality
Marlborough College offers the option of convenient accommodation throughout Summer School, which is ideal for those attending from further afield. In fact, with full board included in the accommodation costs, even locals are tempted to stay and take advantage of the indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art gym, free admission to all entertainment and especially, the delicious food served by the College’s talented chefs.

A unique and vibrant holiday
The mix of generations, groups and individuals creates a unique experience and makes the atmosphere at Summer School so vibrant. Last summer saw over 27 nationalities in attendance, making Summer School a truly international event set amidst the history and tradition of Marlborough College. Many students return year after year to renew friendships and enjoy the company of like-minded people. A regular student assures Summer School newcomers to, “Have no fear of coming on your own as there will always be someone to talk to and share experiences with. I first came alone and now we are seven to eight ladies who meet up every year.”

For more information and to request a brochure, call the Summer School team on 01672 892388