Discover History Beneath Your Feet - Get Going with Metal Detecting

Metal detecting is a fascinating and enjoyable hobby for young and old alike. It enables participants to exercise and enjoy fresh air whilst finding lost items using technology. It involves research and developing skills gained through practical participation. You may not find a hoard of treasure, but you never know!

Sing Haydn's Creation

Come and sing one of Haydn's best-loved oratorios (and other works) in a relaxed, supportive and enjoyable environment. We welcome singers of all ages and abilities. We will perform the work at the end of the week in the glorious College Chapel, with professional soloists and organ accompaniment. Led by Alex Hodgkinson, the Choirmaster at Marlborough College, with a visiting consultant vocal coach. Be inspired, learn, and have fun!

Wildlife Photography

Modern Digital cameras are very sophisticated, with the ability to capture high resolution images using either pre-set camera modes (such as macro) or settings chosen by the photographer.

Understanding how to get the best from your camera is only part of the story. To photograph nature subjects you will need to understand how to prepare for capturing those images. Whether you are interested in flora, insects, birds, pets or polar bears, this course will give an introduction on how to get started.

As well as teaching you how to get the most from your own camera the course will give you the opportunity to try out equipment used by professional photographers.

Circus Skills for 9-12 years old

This course is an introduction to ground-based circus skills.

Do you want to dive through hoops, make human pyramids and throw things? You’ll be taught how to balance on people and perform feats of dexterity that will amaze your friends and family. There will be workshops in tumbling, acrobalance, clowning and juggling. Each day will end with a chance to learn diablo, poi, staff and bottle flairing. There will also be opportunities to try unicycling and stilt walking. This will be quite an energetic course so people that enjoy being active will benefit the most. It will be suitable for all abilities, but a willingness to try and a good sense of play are essential.

Ivy House: will not be available in 2015 as urgent repairs are being made to the roof. It will be back for Summer School 2016. Sadly this means that we will have no en-suite accommodation.

C3: recently refurbished providing single, twin and family accommodation in a light, bright and contemporarystyle. Located between the entertainment venues, Court and the main classrooms, you’ll be in the heart of the action.

We are pleased to offer gala performances on Tuesdays and Fridays for all four weeks of Summer School.  We have a great line-up including Julian Lloyd Webber, Illyria's production of The Three Musketeers and the legendary Courtney Pine.

Tuesday 14th July 2015 - The Three Musketeers

Friday 17th July 2015 - Revival - Abba Tribute Band

Tuesday 21st July 2015 - A musical journey with Julian Lloyd Webber

Friday 24th July 2015 - An audience with Giles Brandreth

Tuesday 28th July 2015 - Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

Friday 31st July 2015 - Great Western Chorus

Tuesday 4th August 2015 - Kings of Cool featuring Matt Ford

Friday 7th August 2015 - Courtney Pine