Celebrating our centenary year
We are proud to launch our centenary year, celebrating 100 years of impact and progress.
Discover what’s planned and explore our programme of centenary events.
Book your tickets: Open Day & Spring Fair 2026
Join us on Saturday 9 May 2026, from 10am – 8pm, as we mark the 50th anniversary of Open Day & Spring Fair, taking place during the centenary year of Plumpton College — that’s 100 years of excellence and lots to celebrate!
Bring your family, friends, dogs and kids for an unforgettable day packed with countryside charm, hands-on fun and feel-good festival vibes. This much-loved event is run by Plumpton College and takes place across our breath-taking 800-hectare campus nestled in the South Downs National Park.
Missed the UCAS deadline? Still time to apply for 2026 entry
We're ranked top three for land based teaching (NSS 2025)
Partnered with University of Greenwich, we offer specialist scientific degrees in a range of subjects such as wine, veterinary nursing, sustainable land management and more.
Explore our degrees today.
Our next Open Event: 13 June 2026
Come and explore what life’s really like at Plumpton College. Tour the campus, meet our lecturers, chat to support teams, and get a real feel for our immersive, hands-on courses in the land-based and environmental sector.
College Backs English Wine Industry with £500k Training Fund
The Plumpton Wine Resilience Fund will deliver £500,000 of fully funded short-course training from January to July 2026, providing wine businesses and professionals with a unique opportunity to enhance expertise and strengthen their operations during a challenging economic period.
Upcoming Events
- 09/05/2026
Open Day & Spring Fair
Bring your family, friends, kids and dogs for a fantastic day out on Saturday 9 May 2026. This year marks a special celebration of 100 years of Plumpton College and our 50th anniversary of Open Day & Spring Fair.
- 13/06/2026 - 13/06/2026
Visit us at our Open Event on 13 June 2026
Join us at our Open Event on Saturday 13 June 2026, 9am-12pm. Explore our campus, meet our teams and find your place.
- 29/06/2026 - 29/06/2026
Year 10 Taster Day (2027 Entry)
Get ready for an unforgettable day at Plumpton College! This Taster Day is your chance to experience life as a Plumpton student and explore the incredible opportunities waiting for you after Year 11.
- 06/07/2026 - 06/07/2026
Year 10 Taster Day (2027 Entry)
Get ready for an unforgettable day at Plumpton College! This Taster Day is your chance to experience life as a Plumpton student and explore the incredible opportunities waiting for you after Year 11.
- 27/09/2026
Hurstpierpoint Ploughing Match, hosted at Plumpton College
More details coming soon...
