Stafford House Summer Information Sheet STAFFORD HOUSE BRIGHTON Address: Stafford House Brighton, 61 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JD Brighton is one of the UK’s most diverse Some of Brighton’s must-see highlights and liberal cities. A truly unique seaside include; playing arcade games on the iconic city located on the sunny South East coast Brighton Palace Pier, a visit to the elaborate of England. It’s a very warm and welcoming Royal Pavilion or hunting for world-class CLASSIC COURSE place for international victors. Each year street art in the bohemian North Laine it attracts up to 11 million tourists. It’s an quarter. London is also easy to reach from HOMESTAY ONLY equally popular place to live, especially for Brighton, just an hour away. young people, and is often referred to as the AGES 12-18* (GROUPS ONLY) “happiest place to live in the UK”. *18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to second- FACILITIES ary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow all school rules as minors. Total Capacity 100 Max. ratio of showers/toilets to beds 1:6 Ensuite Kitchen for Group Leader use Standard Laundry - service wash * Single Laundry - coin operated, self-service Twin WiFi access Multi-bed Drink making facilities Television Lounge Vending machines Common room Swimming pool Computer Room Coeliac / Special diets on request ** Towels provided Halal food on request ** * In host families ** Must be booked at least two months before arrival N.B. Maximum stay in homestay for under-16s is 27 nights +44 (0) 1227 787 730 | [email protected] STUDYHOLIDAYS.COM Stafford House Summer Information Sheet BRIGHTON POPULATION OF BRIGHTON: 230,000 Public transport information: • Nearest airport: Gatwick 43km, Heathrow 112km, Stansted 155km • Nearest rail station: Brighton 1.8km (20 min walk) • 1 hour by train from London to Brighton • 15 minute walk from school to city centre Local Amenities: • Nearest ATM: Sainsbury’s Local, 56 Western Rd, BN3 1JD • Money Exchange: M&S Bureau De Change, 195 Western Rd, BN1 2BJ • Doctor/Health Centre: Superdrug Health Clinic, 78 Western Rd, BN1 2HA • Hospital (A&E): Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Rd, BN2 5BE • Pharmacy: Kamsons Pharmacy, 128 St James’ St, BN2 1TH CENTRE EMERGENCY NUMBER • Muslim prayer rooms: Al-Medinah Mosque Brighton, 24 Bedford Pl, 0044 (0) 7912 575 415 BN1 2PT • Convenience store: Sainsbury’s Local, 55-56 Western Rd, BN3 1JD CENTRE OFFICE NUMBER • Restaurants/Cafes: 0044 (0)1273 646522 » Morelli Zorelli, 40 Western Rd, BN3 1JD (Pizza) » Bankers, 116a Western Rd, BN1 2AB (Fish and Chips) STAFFORD HOUSE HEAD OFFICE » Mcdonalds, 38 Dean St, BN1 3EG (Fast Food) EMERGENCY NUMBER (24 HOURS) » Subway 67 Western Rd, BN1 2HA (Sandwiches) 0044 (0) 7889 895 200 » The Big Bowl, 54 Preston St, BN1 2HE (Vietnamese) » Creams Café, 86 Western Rd, BN1 2LW (Desserts) » Starbucks, 50-51 Western Rd, BN3 1JD (Coffee and snacks) » TAKE, 89 Western Rd, BN3 1JB (Coffee, sandwiches, snacks) SAMPLE PROGRAMME Morning Afternoon Evening* PROGRAMME INCLUDES: Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Evening with Hosts HOURS of English Monday Walking Tour of Brighton City Placement Test & Induction Lesson Evening with Hosts 15 lessons per week Tuesday Sports or Arts & Crafts e.g. Graffiti Design English Lessons Welcome Party CERTIFICATE Included Half Day Excursion: Lewes & Each student will receive an end-of- English Lessons Evening with Hosts Wednesday Lewes Castle course certificate Thursday Local Visit: Brighton Royal Pavilion English Lessons Movie Night Sports or Swimming at Brighton Outdoor English Lessons Evening with Hosts Friday Lido LOCAL VISITS Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London Walking Tour (no entrance included) Evening with Hosts HALF DAY 2 per week EXCURSION Day with Host Family or Optional Excursion (at extra cost, please book before arrival) e.g. Evening with Hosts per week Sunday Windsor & Windsor Castle 1 Can include Lewes or Newhaven Fort Monday Local Visit: Brighton Pier & Beach English Lessons Evening with Hosts EVENING Tuesday Sports or Drama Workshop English Lessons Games Night ACTIVITIES Included Half Day Excursion: Newhaven 2 English Lessons Evening with Hosts Wednesday Fort Thursday Local Visit: Brighton Sea Life Centre English Lessons Disco Night FULL DAY Excursion per week Sports or Swimming at Brighton Outdoor 1 Friday English Lessons Evening with Hosts Destinations may include Oxford, London Lido and Portsmouth, with a walking tour Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Oxford Walking Tour (no entrance included) Evening with Hosts Sunday Departure STAFFORD HOUSE SUMMER | 19 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, CT1 3AS, UK +44 (0) 1227 787 730 | WWW.STUDYHOLIDAYS.COM .