Frequently Asked Questions

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As a non-resident is the evening meal included?

Yes, including lunch and all other refreshments

Do you have disabled access and facilities?

We have dedicated parking adjacent to entrance, easy access routes, welfare facilities, lift to upper floors in the main building and ground floor bedroom accommodation with appropriate facilities.

Do you have projection facilities for IT presentations?

We have digital projection equipment which is suitable for use with laptop/notebook PCs.

Does it cost more for en-suite rooms?

Yes, there is a small daily supplement charged in addition to the course cost. Single Ensuite Supplement - £9.00 per person per night. Double Ensuite Supplement - £6.00 per person per night.

Can you cater for special diets?

We can cater for most dietary requirements, please ensure that we are made aware of these at the time of booking. If you would like further advice please contact our Catering Manager.

What is there to do in any spare time?

There may be the opportunity for short walks away from busy roads, read in our library or take in the beauty of our extensive gardens. In the evenings relax with a drink in the bar and share ideas or thoughts with other students.

I will be travelling by train, how far is the college from the local station?

The college is approximately 6 miles east of Preston. We collect and deliver students from/to both the rail and bus stations (at set times) for a nominal charge (£1 each way).

I'm keen to attend some of your courses. Given the distance I need to travel from London, is there an opportunity to extend my residentail stay, and if so for how long, without participating in another course?

There is usually opportunity for people to come early or leave later than the course dates. This can be on a bed & breakfast (B&B) basis or include an evening meal. We also have an arrangement with a local farm who offer B&B at very reasonable rates.

Do you have any triple rooms available, if not is there a supplement if we book a single room?

Alston Hall has two bedrooms which rooms which can accommodate three people sharing. As both have ensuite facilities they do attract a £4.00 supplement per person per night. Single ensuite bedrooms are available with a supplement of £9.00 per person per night. Single standard bedrooms with bathroom facilities close by are available without an added supplement.

Does Alston Hall have facilities for any outdoor activities?

Helen Alston Hall is set in it's own grounds with a walled garden and a large front lawn which are used by other groups for outdoor activities. However it would be useful if you could contact Dot Little, our Courses Manager, to outline your requirements in a little more detail. Her e-mail address is dot.little@ed.lancscc.gov.uk or telephone 01772 784661. Kind Regards