Level Up Your Piping This Holiday
Book A Holiday Club Place NowNPC Holiday Clubs
Our 4-day Holiday Clubs are bursting with music, laughter and friendship. Perfect for young players aged 10-17 who have already made the jump from practice chanter to bagpipes, these sessions offer a welcoming and inspiring space to learn, make friends, and have fun through music!
Whether you’re at an early stage on the bagpipes or are more advanced, you’ll be supported by our friendly tutors every step of the way. Inclusive, engaging and packed with energy – this is where young pipers flourish and where lifelong friendships are born.
Access Scheme
We are committed to providing equitable access to piping & drumming and supporting families in removing all financial barriers to participation.
Our NPC Access Scheme can provide support in three different ways:
- Subsidised club fees / Free places
- Travel subsidies
- Instrument loan / Rent-to-buy
Whether you would like to apply for financial support or would like to speak to one of our Youth & Communities team for advice please use the link below.
Beat the Boredom. Bring the Pipes
Our Holiday Clubs are the perfect place for any young piper to break up the school holidays. Spend your week learning from the very best, meet your role models and make lifelong friends, all while having a load of fun!
Whether you’re looking to improve your playing, gain some performance experience or meet likeminded people our NPC Holiday Clubs are a must for all young pipers.
2025 NPC Holiday Club Dates
NPC Spring Holiday Club: Mon 7 – Thu 10 Apr 2025
NPC Summer Holiday Club A: Mon 7 – Thu 10 Jul 2025
NPC Summer Holiday Club B: Mon 14 – Thu 17 Jul 2025
What Can You Expect?
- Focus & Warm-up Games
- Maintenance & technique workshops
- Repertoire classes
- 1-2-1 lessons with National Piping Centre teachers
- Ear-training
- Music theory & literacy skills
- Performance opportunities
- Individual practice
- Composition
- Demonstrations
- Q&A Sessions
- Challenges & Quizzes
Holiday Club Prices
Our 4-day Holiday Clubs take place at the NPC’s McPhater Street venue and are £200 per child including drinks and refreshments.
Financial support is available for those eligible via the NPC Access Scheme linked below.
Holiday Club FAQs
Who can sign-up for a Holiday Club place?
Any piper aged 17 or under – as long as you have made the transition from the chanter/goose to the pipes!
What are the drop-off and pick-up times?
Our Holiday Clubs run from 9.00 – 16.00
How many places are there?
We typically limit the number of places to 30 on any one Holiday Club.
Do I need to book in advance?
Places on our Holiday Clubs are very competitive, we would recommend booking well in advance to secure a place.