Higham Hall College

Higham is an adult education centre nestled in a tranquil corner of the English Lake District. We offer short residential courses, summer schools and retreats alongside a programme of workshops, lectures, concerts and other cultural events covering subjects from heritage crafts to botany, music to archaeology; all delivered by leading experts, artists, makers and musicians.

‘Wainwright described the Lakes as a drop of Heaven on Earth – Higham is a drop of Heaven in the Lakes!’ Higham Hall College is an adult education centre nestled in a tranquil corner of the English Lake District. We offer short residential courses, summer schools and retreats alongside a programme of workshops, lectures, concerts and other cultural events covering subjects from heritage crafts to botany, music to archaeology; all delivered by leading experts, artists, makers and musicians. Open 7 days a week, 50 weeks a year, we welcome students of all ages from across Cumbria and all over the UK. Our wonderful staff, home-cooked food and stunning location with views of Skiddaw and the Northern Fells make Higham a very special place to learn, create, rest and grow. Details of what’s on can be found at higham.hall.com. To request a copy of our 6-monthly programme of courses and events, call 017687 76276 or email admin@highamhall.com.

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Higham Hall College

Higham Hall has been a beacon for lifelong learning for nearly 50 years. Now an educational trust, we own and operate the building and grounds, including a 200-year old, grade II listed hall and 6 acres of gardens – encompassing mature woodland, meadow and wetland areas which provide important natural habitats for wildlife including endangered red squirrels and our own bees – as a centre for lifelong learning, creativity and culture.

Local Area

Higham is on the northern edge of the Lake District; close to Bassenthwaite Lake and Elva Plain Stone Circle. Built by Thomas Hoskins in a spot where he could overlook his investment in the Keswick to Cockermouth Railway, the Hall has views across to Skiddaw and easy access to excellent walking in the Northern and Western Fells or the beautiful beaches along Cumbria’s West Coast and the Solway Firth.

How To Find Us

Higham Hall is just north of the A66, 3 miles from Cockermouth and 8 miles from Keswick. What3words: buzzards.practical.trickled. By car: from the A66, take the B5291 signposted Dubwath/Castle Inn. Higham Hall is signposted after the turn-off. Continue 500m to the junction, turn right, go 500m and turn left 500m up the hill. Nearest railway stations: Penrith (25 miles), Carlisle (24 miles), Workington (10 miles), or Aspatria (8.4 miles). We offer a pick-up and drop-off service to nearest bus stops (for X4/X5 & no.554 buses) at the Lakes Distillery, Embleton Wheatsheaf pub or Castle Inn Hotel.