Bader College at Herstmonceux Castle offers more than just a classroom—it provides opportunities for creating transformative, place-based educational experiences. We invite scholars, educators, and practitioners to bring their teaching to this incredible setting.
The Bader College Academic Programming Development Initiative invites proposals from ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ faculty members to develop innovative courses that take advantage of the unique environment of Herstmonceux Castle and Estate, and its connections to cultural and research centres in the UK and Europe.
Bader College also welcomes inquiries from educators and practitioners in the UK, Canada, and around the world.
Opportunities include:
- bringing university cohorts for credit-bearing courses that draw on the castle’s unique resources and European connections
- developing professional courses that take advantage of our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
- offering lifelong learning courses for learners of all ages in fields such as history, ecology, astronomy, and heritage conservation
- leading art and craft classes inspired by the castle’s historic gardens and landscapes
For more information about how Bader College can support your course or program, please
A living lab for experiential learning
The castle and its 600-acre estate are your active learning environment. This is a living laboratory where history, ecology, archaeology, and astronomy aren't just subjects — they are the fabric of the location. Teach architectural history within a 15th-century moated castle, conduct ecological surveys in diverse marshlands and ponds, or utilize our historic astronomical observatories for data-driven science. This unparalleled environment provides a profound foundation for hands-on, experiential learning across disciplines.
Your gateway to European field studies
Our location in Sussex is strategically ideal for broadening the scope of your program. With excellent rail links to London and proximity to Gatwick Airport, Bader College is the perfect base for field studies across the UK and Europe. Easily integrate day trips to London's world-class museums or extend your reach to Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam. We make it simple to blend rigorous classroom learning with real-world exploration, enriching your curriculum with direct access to sites of immense cultural, historical, and scientific significance.
Seamless, integrated academic residency
Your cohort will enjoy a truly integrated academic residency with comfortable, on-site accommodation just a short walk from the castle through beautiful grounds. Our dedicated spaces within the castle walls range from intimate seminar rooms for 10 to larger teaching spaces accommodating up to 80 students. With full catering options supporting both short and extended stays, we provide the complete package for a productive and comfortable retreat experience.
Whether you are leading a specialized course, bringing a study-abroad cohort, or seeking a distinctive venue for an academic program, Bader College offers the setting, resources, and support to bring your teaching to life.
During my time at Bader College, I built key partnerships in London, across the UK, and throughout continental Europe, significantly expanding my professional and academic network. I found there is no better place than Bader College at Herstmonceux Castle to position oneself for establishing and expanding global collaboration, broadening research partnerships, and sharpening one’s writing in a peaceful yet invigorating place of academic excellence.
Beth Richan
Director Global Health, Queen's University, Ontario