Giggleswick

2026

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 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.

Module Availability

Individual Modules

  • Music Theory & Aural

  • Composition

  • Conducting

  • Improvisation

  • Songwiting

  • 1-to-1 Language Classes

  • Collaborative piano

Group Modules

  • Chamber Music

  • Jazz Vocal Workshop

  • Sax Workshop

  • Opera Workshop

  • Small Language Groups

  • Musical Theatre

Learn about our modules here.

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

Accommodation & Campus

Giggleswick Course is Residential

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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.

Languages

For English-speaking students, we offer opportunities to learn or improve and practice Italian (IFL) and French (FFL) as Foreign Languages. Classes are conducted by specialist teachers, all of whom are native speakers or bilinguals.

For speakers of other languages, we offer quality tuition in intensive English by specialist teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) who are themselves native speakers or bilinguals.

The language classes can be taken in small groups or one-to-one, according to the student’s precise needs. The group classes consist of 4 to 6 students.

The course aims to help develop competency in oral communication, develop a more in-depth knowledge of grammar, and enrich the student’s vocabulary by using appropriate teaching material suited to individual needs.

We recommend a combination of one individual lesson and one group lesson per day if maximum progress is to be made.

Concerts

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

The teachers’ concert will take place at 8pm on Monday, 11th August, and the students’ concert will start in the late afternoon and continue in the evening of Tuesday, 12th August.

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.

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)

Letizia Morelli

17:30

20:00

Breakfast

Piano (Individual)

Paul Goodey

10:30

Violin Practice*

11:30

15:30

Piano Practice*

12:30

Lunch

Musicianship (Group)

16:30

English Conversation (Group)

Dawn Bellino

Choir (Group)

William Godfree

18:30

Dinner

Orchestra

William Godfree

Social Life

While the course is mainly concerned with music-making, we give everyone the opportunity to explore the magnificent town of Firenze.

Hence, we propose on their day off (Sunday, 3rd August) a guided tour to include:

  • Galleria dell’Accademia, Michelangelo’s David, and the Museum of Musical Instruments (a formidable collection of historic musical instruments, including Stradivari’s violins and viola Medicea, Guarnieri Del Gesù, Cristofori’s early pianos, etc.) with the possibility, under supervision, of trying some.

  • Dante’s Home, the “father” of Italian poetry.

  • Palazzo Pitti, the Sala Bianca, where the first opera was staged in 1600 for the marriage of Henry IV, King of France, and Marie De’ Medici.

  • Accademia Bartolomeo Cristofori Museum, history of the pianoforte.

On Sunday evening, 10th August, we shall organise a visit to the Villa Machiavelli, where, in addition to exploring the house and grounds, we shall have a delicious supper of local produce on the terrace outside.

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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Parents and Accompanying Adults

Students under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents are invited to join in the choir and, if musicians, to join in a number of communal musical activities free of charge (orchestra, string orchestra, jazz ensemble, etc).
They can register as students in language tuition or instrumental or vocal tuition as well. 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.

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.

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).

Sports & Recreation Facilities

Full access to:

  • Football pitch

  • Tennis courts

  • Badminton

  • Snooker tables

  • Table tennis

  • Table football

  • Swimming pool

Learn more about student life at our courses here:

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 15th 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:

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Course Location:

 

Address:
Giggleswick Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 0DE UK