What is the Landmark Futures scheme?
Landmark Futures offers free study breaks in our historic properties to recognised educational institutes. Groups of 4-16 people can stay and study, read, discuss and write in inspiring, unique places.
Which Landmark properties are available in this scheme?
The majority of Landmark's 200 properties across the UK (and a couple in Italy) can be selected in your application, availability permitting. Properties excluded from the scheme are those we manage on behalf of third parties, which are: Collegehill House, Gargunnock House, The Georgian House, Hole Cottage, Oxenford Gatehouse, Piazza di Spagna, Rosslyn Castle, Wolveton Gatehouse, Villa dei Vescovi and Casa de Mar.
What dates can I book?
For the 2024/25 scheme, you may request a weekend or mid-week stay on dates between Monday 3 December 2024 and Friday 29 August 2025. School holidays, Christmas, New Year, Easter and Bank Holiday dates are excluded.
When do I need to have submitted my application?
Applications close on Monday 4 November 2024 at midnight.
Is there Wifi in Landmark buildings?
In general there is no Wifi at Landmark Trust properties. Many Futures stayers have reported that this switch off from the outside aids focussed time for writing, study and time with colleagues.
What can I expect staying in a Landmark?
All Landmark’s buildings are self-catering, with a well equipped kitchen. Landmarks are well-furnished with comfortable furniture. The beds will be made up for your arrival, with one hand towel and one large towel is provided for each person staying.
Mobile phone signal strength can also be variable in some buildings; our Booking Enquiries team may be able to advise if coverage is critical for your stay.
Why can’t individuals apply for Landmark Futures?
This scheme is for academic group study and therefore all applications must be submitted on behalf of an academic institution by a faculty or staff member. We rely on the institution to validate that these free stays are being used for their intended purpose.
How many people can stay?
Landmark’s buildings sleep between 2 and 16 people, but please look carefully at the floor plans included in the building’s page on the website to see how many bedrooms there are in each. Consider that not everyone in your group may wish to share a bedroom. The maximum capacity must not be exceeded.
How do we get to your buildings?
A few Landmark buildings are in town centres and can be reached by public transport and on foot. For others in towns or villages, you can arrive nearby on public transport and then take a taxi. Some are more remote which will need car access to.
Does the Landmark Trust pay for the travel costs too?
No, you (or the institution applying on your behalf) must be able to fund your travel.
Does the Landmark Trust provide or pay for food during the stay?
No, you (or the institution applying on your behalf) must provide the food during your stay. All our buildings are self-catering.
What does the Landmark Trust pay for?
Landmark provides the building for your stay absolutely free, and will pay for all heating, hot water, electricity and reasonable cleaning at the end of your stay. The beds will be made up for your arrival and there will be one hand towel and one bath towel per person.
What do I need to bring?
Things people like to bring when visiting Landmark’s buildings include: walking shoes/boots, waterproof coat, herbs/spices/oil for cooking, toiletries. All bedding and towels are provided and there are a number of board games at every Landmark.
Are your buildings suitable for people in a wheelchair / of limited mobility?
Wherever possible, we adapt our buildings for full accessibility and many have ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms. However many of our historic buildings include features that may not be suitable for those in a wheelchair or of limited mobility, like changes of floor level, or steep, narrow staircases.
We encourage you to look carefully at the floor plans of each building on our website, and if you are in any doubt or have any questions, just get in touch with our knowledgeable Bookings Enquiries team on [email protected] or by phone 01628 825925.
Have another question?
Contact us: [email protected]