Accommodation

London and the Guildhall School

The Guildhall School enjoys a location in the very heart of one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Next door to the Silk Street building is the Barbican Arts Centre with its theatres, cinemas, concert hall, library and art gallery, home to such institutions as the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The Guildhall School is also within easy distance of the West End theatres, the Royal Festival Hall, National Theatre on the South Bank, the Globe Theatre, Tate Modern and all the major galleries.

As a student, you can afford London - with access to student residences and major exclusive discounts on important items such as tube and bus travel.

There is more free entertainment on offer in London than any other UK city and, as a student in London, you are entitled to concessions on virtually all entertainment tickets, plus discounts in many shops and restaurants.

Hall of Residence

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Henry Wood House

Sundial Court, the School's hall of residence, is located in Chiswell Street, just around the corner from the main Silk Street building. Sundial Court has 177 bedrooms in thirty-nine flats, each with either three, four, five or six bedrooms.

Each flat has a communal kitchen with dining area, shower room and separate toilet. Most bedrooms are large enough to accommodate an upright piano and are furnished to a high standard. All rooms are equipped with internet access. Music students may practise in their bedrooms during permitted hours. Local amenities, including supermarkets, bars, restaurants and sports facilities are all within easy walking distance. Two underground stations are within minutes of the residence. Underneath the accommodation is the Basement, which houses the School Bar, a self-serve laundry, practice rooms and a communal television room.

Security is provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

With only 177 rooms, it is not possible to offer a place at Sundial Court to every student. However, every attempt is made to provide accommodation for first year undergraduate students. All those offered a place at the Guildhall School are welcome to apply.

Anticipated cost of accommodation at Sundial Court in 20010-11 is £115 per week.

Sundial Court is also available for hire during vacations.

Further information on halls of residence, hostels and external accommodation, including details of private lodgings, rooms to rent in shared houses and details of local letting agencies may be obtained from the Student Services Officer. Students may also add their name to a list of Guildhall students who wish to share accommodation with other students.

Full details about Sundial Court and external accommodation options will be sent out to students once they have been offered a place at the Guildhall School.