About

General Information

Key dates

Arrival
Lessons begin
Student Gala Concert
Departure

Where you’ll stay

  • Georgian boarding houses set in the school's own grounds
  • Bedrooms for 2–4 people, with shared toilet and shower facilities
  • Laundry facilities, a small kitchen, a lounge with TV, and WiFi in every house
  • Houses supervised throughout by experienced, DBS-checked assistants
Vicars' Close, the medieval street leading to Wells CathedralWells Cathedral seen from the city walls, with an Encore Music Projects banner

Recreation & dining

  • Swimming, football, and free time on the school's grounds
  • Wells High Street — shops and cafés — two minutes' walk away
  • Three meals a day, buffet-style, with a choice of hot and cold dishes and a salad bar
  • Vegetarian options available at every meal
Students sharing a meal together in the dining hall
The standing stones at Stonehenge

Day off

Day Out

This year we're taking students to the iconic Stonehenge for their day off — a chance to wind down after a few busy days of music-making and simply enjoy time with friends. One of the most recognisable sites in the UK and Europe, Stonehenge offers a glimpse into a prehistoric world, its massive standing stones dating back over 4,500 years and still surrounded by mystery. It's a calm, refreshing outing with a touch of history, giving everyone space to relax, chat and share a memorable moment together.

— see the full Timetable for how the rest of the fortnight fits around it.

Getting here

By air
Bristol Airport, 30 minutes away
By rail
About 90 minutes by train from London Paddington to Castle Cary station, then a 25-minute taxi to Wells Cathedral School
Address
Wells Cathedral School, The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST

Course fees do not include medical, travel or musical instrument insurance — please arrange your own before travelling. Visa requirements vary by nationality; if you're travelling from outside the UK, please check the current regulations with your embassy before booking.