The course is held at Sturminster Newton High School in the beautiful North Dorset countryside. Whilst not a residential course full catering is available during the day, for breakfast, snacks and lunch. Students are able to camp on site although some may choose to stay in one of the many guest houses or hotels in the area. Ample parking is available at the school for those delegates wishing to drive in each day.
Camping, which is run by the Wessex Camping Committee, fosters a sense of community on the course. We pride ourselves on the social side of the course and because we are not residential families are most welcome. Families can use the opportunity for parents to holiday in the area whilst their children attend the course during the day. We do of course have many older players as well.
The 2025 course takes place from Monday, 28th July 2025 to Saturday, 2nd August 2025 at:
Sturminster Newton High School
Bath Road,
Sturminster Newton,
Dorset,
DT10 1DT
Accommodation is not provided by the course, but members choose the style of accommodation that suits them, all of which is plentiful in the area:
- Camping on the school field
- Camping at local campsites
- Holiday cottages for groups and families
- Bed and Breakfast
- Travel daily from home
- Hotel and guest houses
To help you plan your accommodation and journeys, the course runs daily from 09:30 until 17:00. Many of the course attendees choose to stay on the campsite run by the Wessex Camping Committee. This is an independent committee, separate from the Wessex Band Summer School organisers. Please visit www.wessexcamping.com for further details.
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