Giggleswick

2026

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When?

6th - 20th July 2026

Arrival on 6th

Departure on 20th

Where?

Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire

While maintaining the trusted core offerings and approach that LMFL is known for, this two-week residential summer camp brings the beauty of music and language education to the picturesque setting of North Yorkshire, UK.

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

The instrumental and voice tuition classes are conducted by exceptional teachers and internationally known performers. Each participant receives ten 55 minute one-to-one lessons in their chosen instrument(s) or voice.

All music students are also enrolled in daily Choir sessions, Orchestra or Jazz Ensemble (depending on their instrument of choice) and daily sessions of Musicianship.

Students are encouraged to pick additional classes, ranging from songwriting to composition classes.

Language Tuition

We offer tuition in English, French. German, Spanish and Italian. An individual module and group modules consist of ten 55 minute classes conducted by qualified teachers who are either mother tongue speakers or bilingual.

For the first time we are offering classes in preparation for the IELTS test for students planning to apply for admission to a leading British Music Conservatoire or University.

Module Availability

Individual Modules

  • Music Theory & Aural

  • Composition

  • Conducting

  • Improvisation

  • Songwriting

  • Collaborative piano

  • 1-to-1 Language Classes

  • 1-to-1 IELTS exam preparation

Group Modules

  • Chamber Music

  • Jazz Vocal Workshop

  • Sax Workshop

  • Opera Workshop

  • Small Language Groups

  • IELTS exam preparation

Learn about our modules here.

Please visit the Our Courses page to learn more about the structure of LMFL courses!

Accommodation & Campus

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Residential Package

  • All-inclusive dining - Three meals a day in the communal dining hall

  • A shared or private room

  • Full access to campus facilities, including sports and recreation

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Non-Residential Package

  • On-campus lunch and dinner provided

  • Full access to campus facilities, including sports and recreation

  • Students/parents must arrange their own lodgings and breakfast.

The Town

Giggleswick is a small picturesque country village on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It has a parish church dating back to the 15th century and the magnificent Giggleswick chapel built to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria. A few minutes’ walk from the School and the other side of the river Ribble is the pretty town of Settle.

Settle is a charming market town nestled in the scenic Yorkshire Dales of North Yorkshire, England. Surrounded by rolling hills and limestone crags, it offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and historic character. The town is known for its traditional stone buildings, weekly markets, and proximity to the famous Settle–Carlisle Railway, which features breathtaking views of the countryside. With easy access to walking trails, caves, and waterfalls, Settle is a popular base for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the Dales. Its relaxed pace, cafes and fascinating shops make it a delightful destination all year-round.

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Concerts

At the end of the course, there will be two concerts.

The teachers’ concert will take place at 8pm on Saturday, 18th July, and the students’ concert will start in the late afternoon and continue in the evening of Sunday, 19th July.

All students are invited to perform and an accompanist is provided when necessary. The concerts are public and normally recorded. Participants are therefore requested to bring concert dress with them: white shirt, black bow tie, black trousers or skirt, or national code dress and decent shoes.

View previous concert recordings here.

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Example Daily Schedule

The teaching day adapts to your preferences and modules.
All students have a minimum of four 55-minute sessions of core modules. We strongly recommend students consider their workload when signing up for additional modules. If in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact us. 

*Students must organise their own practice time. Practice rooms are available and students often arrange group practice sessions themselves!

7:30

8:30

Violin (Individual)

Madeleine Mitchell

9:30

13:30

14:30

Jazz Vocal Ensemble (Group)

Robert Short

17:30

19:30

Breakfast

Piano (Individual)

Mikhail Kazakevich

10:30

Violin Practice*

11:30

15:30

Piano Practice*

12:30

Lunch

Musicianship (Group)

16:30

English (Group)

Dawn Bellino

Choir (Group)

William Godfree

18:30

Dinner

Orchestra (Group)

William Godfree

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Parents and Accompanying Adults

Students under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents are invited to join in the choir free of charge and can register as students. Adults may also be accommodated at Giggleswick School. The rate for board and lodging is indicated in the appropriate place on the Registration Form. This fee includes the use of all sporting facilities.

All applications must be made in advance.

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Accommodation

Shared or Private Rooms

Students above the age of 17 are allocated individual/private rooms. Students aged 17 and under may have to share a room with another student.

Showers and toilets are shared and split by gender. Each residence has a spacious common room, with boardgames and basic cooking facilities (kettle, toaster, microwave etc.). However, please note that all meals will be provided in the dining hall.

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Sports & Recreation Facilities

Full access to:

  • Football pitch

  • Tennis courts

  • Badminton

  • Snooker tables

  • Table tennis

  • Table football

  • Swimming pool

    (at dedicated times only)

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Day Off Excursion

All LMFL courses include one day off scheduled learning activities.

Enjoy a day out with your peers in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales or visiting some of the historic buildings for which the county of Yorkshire is renowned.

More details will be provided at a later date.

If they wish, students are free to remain at Giggeswick School and organise their own activity instead (under the supervision of our staff if under the age of 18).

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Key Information

  • The Course Directors reserve the right to cancel the course if the number of applicants is deemed to be too low 3 months before the starting date of the course. In this instance, the total amount already paid will be refunded in full and no other type of compensation will be given.

    If a participant decides to cancel before the 1st of May 2026 the deposit or basic fee shall not be refunded. If cancellation takes place after 01/05/2026, no refund of the minimum registration fees or total fees will be possible.

    The balance of fees is due on or before 1st May 2026 after which date any reserved accommodation not paid for in full will be re-let.

    We strongly recommend that you take out insurance to cover cancellation costs.

  • Unless accompanied by a parent or guardian no student under 18 years of age may leave the school premises without the permission of the Course Director or his deputy. If an unaccompanied participant asks for permission to leave the school premises this will be given on the condition that he/she is accompanied by a responsible adult.

    Students in possession of a written authorisation from their legal guardian/parents will be authorised to leave the school premises in the afternoon/evening without supervision – but a copy of this authorisation must be sent to the Course Director by mail before the start of the course. We want to emphasize that we do not favour this kind of authorization. However, if the Course Directors feel that the junior student abuses that authorisation and puts himself/herself at risk, the authorization will be cancelled. This is not negotiable.

    Senior group participants are not affected by the above arrangement but in cases of anti-social behaviour senior participants will be asked to leave the course and the premises without any refund possible. Any decision on a disciplinary issue is the sole responsibility of the Course Director.

  • Please make sure you are eligible for a visa. In most cases you can obtain a visa on entry to the United Kingdom. It is advisable to ensure that your passport will be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry into UK.

    Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) are being introduced worldwide for visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have a UK immigration status.

    Eligible Europeans and non-Europeans need an ETA to travel to the UK.

    An ETA is a digital permission to travel – it is not a visa and does not permit entry into the UK – it authorises a person to travel to the UK.

    Applying for an ETA is quick and simple. Visitors should apply in advance and find out when to do so on GOV.UK.

    An ETA currently costs £16 and permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner.

    If you are in doubt as to whether you will need a visa for your stay, you should contact the nearest British Consulate or consult the UK Government website on entry requirements.

    www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

Giggleswick School has a very strict indoors non-smoking policy.  Anyone breaking this rule in their bedroom or in the common rooms will be asked to leave the course and there will be no refund of fees.

Please see our course Terms & Conditions before booking your place.

See our Frequently Asked Questions here:

Giggleswick FAQs

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Course Location:

 

Address:
Giggleswick Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 0DE UK