balletmummy Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Firstly, Happy New Year to everyone on this forum! It is fascinating to hear everyones different stories and journeys... I wonder if any of you have any tips- my dd is just 8 and joined RAD Associates recently, which she loves. She is interested in doing the Associates Summer School at Elmhurst in July. The problem is distance...we are 20 mins south of Gloucester, so driving up and back every day might be too much for her as well as the actual classes. Then there is my 5 year old ds to consider too, who, much as he loves vehicles and motorways, may not appreciate 3 hours in the car every day that week! Does anyone have any tips-well located places to stay or bed and breakfasts etc that are affordable or other ideas...any would be gratefully received... Or does anyone know of any other summer schools nearer Gloucester which focus mainly on ballet? Many thanks in advance Balletmummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hello Balletmummy, I can't help with summer schools near Gloucester, but if you search the forum there are several threads about accommodation near Elmhurst. I will try to look for them and put links in here later. When we have stayed in Birmingham previously for RAD events there has always been plenty to do - including, of course, Cadbury World, which your DS might enjoy while DD is dancing. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaylou62 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 My dd did a Summer School with Bristol Russian Ballet School last summer. They did a week for 8-12 year olds and 2 Adv ballet weeks for age 13 upwards but I think there was some flexibility with age depending on ability. I know dancers came from all over the world besides Swindon, Bath, Bristol, etc. I know Ballet Cymru hold a Summer School but am not sure on ages. Some local ballet schools also do summer schools but these vary and often cover other forms of dance besides ballet. The two I suggested are predominantly ballet and I think application is by photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda-w Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I've just booked a room at the premier inn at longbridge station which is about a 10 min drove to elmhurst for £29 a night for 2 people ...bargain :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We always stop in the Ibis next to the Bullring. It's reasonable and very clean my dd attended the junior summer school at Elmhurst last year and they did ballet, contemporary, modern and repertoire Cx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankcruptmum Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 May I suggest using the train rather than driving - the school is on a direct route from New Street station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I can recommend the Holiday inn brilliant accomodation at a good price we stayed there last year whir my younger DD attended Elmhurst junior summer school . Bus directly to Elmhurst from the train station . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The Holiday Inn has a brilliant breakfast too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.f Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Looking forward to audition on 11th Nov but will have to come over night before,any suggestions for handy and pleasant accommodation ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 We had a thread on this last year that may be useful: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/5631-accommodation-near-elmhurst/?hl=%2Belmhurst+%2Baccommodation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 We always stay at the premier inn at Rubery ! 15 minutes straight drive to the school, free parking and cheaper and quieter than the inner city ones ! Fab choices of restaurants too ! Good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.f Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks ,we'll have to get taxi to Elmhurst so will look and see if that suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 There are several hotels on the Hagley Road, which is quite near Elmhurst, and about 10 minutes drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 We've used the premier inn on Hagley Road which was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 We used the premier inn on Hagley road for Dd's Elmhurst finals ! It's the only place that we have ever come across that does "bottomless chips " !! Lol !! Drinks yes !! Chips no !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Here's another thread discussing accommodation near Elmhurst: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/4426-hotel-near-elmhurst/?hl=%2Bhotel+%2Belmhurst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its her Life Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 We used the Premier Inn on Hagley Rd too. Good because free car park, not too central to be too noisy but convenient enough to get to Elmhurst following morning. Took about 10 min drive. Beefeater restaurant onsite & a TGI Fridays next door as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.f Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 It's booked out !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflowers Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Cheap and clean, ibis formerly known as Etap never let us down, parking is reasonable and is easy 10 min walking distance if don't have transport. Also easy walking distance to restaurants in Mailbox and city centre Edited to correct spelling and add info! Edited October 28, 2014 by wildflowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobag06 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Hello! Does anyone with previous experience on the auditions circuit have a recommendation of where to stay in Birmingham for Elmhurst auditions? Many thanks ????. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermum Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 If you're going by train any of the hotels near the bullring Travelodge, Ibis, Premier or Ibis budget on Bristol Road is close all on bus route or by taxi. If travelling by car Oldbury just of M5 junction 2 about half hour drive away. Longbridge, Frankley, Rubery all in driving distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 We have stayed at the Premier Inn at New Street several times. There is a bus to Elmhurst from outside the station. Very friendly staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine girl Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 We got a good deal with Marriott- 6min drive to Elmhurst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 This was the third thread we had on the subject, so I've merged them all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I booked a two bedroom apartment at The Spires as we are auditioning with DD's friend. I have no previous experience of the place so hoping it will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 If driving premier inn Hagley Road is good and free parking. 10 min drive away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Apollo and palace hotels on the Hagley road are easy and affordable if you have a car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Posted Today, 12:39 AM This was the third thread we had on the subject, so I've merged them all Incidentally, if when starting a thread like this you add the tag "accommodation", then once the thread has been posted you can click on that tag and bring up all the other threads tagged with "accommodation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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