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Dr Elizabeth Fisher (Principal)
Higham Hall, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SH
017687 76276
Location
Higham Hall is located just off the A66, near Dubwath and Bassenthwaite Lake, on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
We approximately 3 miles from Cockermouth and 8 miles from Keswick.
Residential adult education courses in a stunning location
COURSES:
Our courses are open to all adults and cover a wide range of subjects.
These include practical music, crafts and visual arts courses to lecture & field-trip-based courses in geology, botany, history and literature, with leading experts, artists and makers from across the UK.
Our lecture series, concerts and recitals bring internationally renowned speakers and musicians to Higham all year round.
Our annual 'Shakespeare in the Garden' event is a much-loved summer tradition.
All courses take place in the main house or studio, a converted stable which is reached via an internal courtyard.
All teaching spaces are on the ground floor and have level access.
Some courses run every year and there is often great demand for places.
If you wish your name to be added to our ‘register an interest’ list, you can do this up to 12 months in advance. Just contact us.
ON THE MENU:
We serve a hearty breakfast, 2-course lunch and 3-course dinner every day.
Morning coffee and afternoon tea with homemade biscuits and cakes are also provided.
All meals are prepared freshly in our kitchens from locally sourced ingredients so we are able accommodate any dietary or allergy requirements.
Please tell us about any dietary needs on booking.
COURSE FEES:
Prices from £18 for a lecture (with tea & homemade cake) to £290 for a 2-night residential course.
Non-residential course fees cover tuition, morning coffee/afternoon tea, lunch and dinner.
Residential fees also cover tuition, accommodation and breakfast.
There may be additional costs to cover materials provided as part of the course.
Some courses involve field trips around Cumbria and the Borders. If applicable, course fees include a small additional charge to cover transport costs.
Individual course programmes are available on request.
ACCOMMODATION:
We offer a number of single, twin and double rooms. All have private bathrooms but not all are ensuite.
Most of our bedrooms are in the main house. We have a stairlift to help with access. Some ground floor rooms have level access. We offer one fully accessible (single) bedroom. Please contact us discuss any mobility issues.
Dogs are welcome with guests, Gatehouse only @ £30 per dog.
We also welcome guests not attending courses, space permitting.
B&B standard room £50 (ensuite +£10pppn)
Breakfast £12, lunch £16, dinner £26
Please note: accommodation / catering charges for non-course attendees are subject to VAT.
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Please visit our website at www.highamhall.com.
Please remember to mention the Caldbeck area website when you contact Higham Hall.