



We are ideally positioned for sampling an abundance of easily accessible options to suit every age and interest…
By land….
On water….
By air….
We have built some of the more popular attractions and activities into our General English course and for the thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies amongst you, our General English Plus course offers you even more adventure.
There’s lots of choice;
It’s no wonder that the area attracts over 10 million visitors per year.
Most of our leisure centres welcome visitors to join their classes or use their gym and swim facilities and despite the British weather, we even have a public outdoor heated pool. For the less active, why not indulge in one of our favourite local pastimes;
What could be more British?
We are spoilt for choice in terms of what to include in our programme as we have some of our country’s finest places, artefacts and attractions that authentically represent our nation, culture and history and all right here on our doorstep.
Historic houses and stately homes….
11th Century Norman period….
Extraordinary villages….
Industrial heritage….
Nostalgia….
The arts….
The capital….
An introduction to our past will give you an understanding of our future, our beliefs and our people.
Social
We understand that fun and relaxation is an important element of your learning journey. With this in mind we look to incorporate some social pleasures into your stay.
For the shoppers….
Although famous for the wonderful countryside, we have a whole range of retail therapy options available to you;
For the sporty…..
We are pretty serious about playing and watching most sports;
You may have heard of some of our teams; Chesterfield F.C., Derby County, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United and the lesser known club of Matlock town. A local match is always an exciting way to spend an afternoon or evening.
For the thespians….
Our local theatres produce a diverse programme of work, spanning a range of genres;
Alternatively, a trip to the cinema is a great way to catch a range of mainstream and independent films as they are released.
For hanging out….
Getting together with friends is always a fun way to relax;
For music lovers….
If you are into music, then we have just about everything;
Whatever your musical tastes it can be found everywhere from local venues to big stage events.
For festival goers….
The UK festival scene is equally broad with festivals celebrating just about anything;
L’Eroica is a local favourite and annual cycling event that celebrates vintage bikes, accessories and clothing. Our music festivals range from small to main events with YNot and Tramlines being the highlights of the summer music festival season.
For the foodies……
To slow things down to a nice relaxing pace we have some wonderful eateries, cafes, bars and restaurants where you can simply enjoy good food, a good pint of British beer and most of all good company.