November Open Event

Event details
Date:
21 November 2026
Time:
9.00am – 2.00pm
Location
Plumpton College
Entry fee
Discover Your Future at Plumpton College
Explore your options. Experience our campus. Find the right path for your future.
There’s so much on offer in the land and environment sector, from agriculture and animal management to blacksmithing, forestry, wine, and horticulture. Our courses offer an immersive education for a changing world. We offer full and part-time courses from school leaver through to adult courses and degree courses.
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.
Got questions before your visit? Head to our FAQs below for everything you need to know to make the most of your Plumpton College Open Event.
- There’ll be informal tours running throughout the event, so there’s no need to book, just come along and explore.
- Residential tours will run on a rolling basis throughout the event. Simply turn up and join the next available tour.
- Fisheries tours will be available on a limited basis due to minibus capacity and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- Hear directly from our Principal, Jeremy Kerswell, in one of his inspiring talks.
- Separate curriculum sessions will be available for each subject area, giving you the chance to meet staff and learn more about your course of interest.
- Our support services team will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions about travel, accommodation, admissions, financial support, learning support and more.
- Looking to study at university level? You’ll be able to find out more about our higher education courses and speak to subject specialists.
- Interested in Apprenticeships or Part-Time Courses? Our team will be available to discuss your options and help you find the right route for you.
The event will be held both indoors and outdoors, so don’t forget to wear sturdy footwear – it can get muddy on campus!
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning your visit to Plumpton College? We’ve answered some of our most frequently asked questions to help you get ready for the day and make the most of your Open Event experience.
Yes! We have free parking available on campus for all visitors. Please follow the signs directing you to the AgriFood Centre car park when you arrive. Our event marshals, who will be wearing high-visibility jackets, will be on hand to help direct you.
Absolutely! You’re welcome to bring friends, family members or anyone else who would like to find out more about Plumpton College. We’d love to show them around our campus too!
To help keep the campus flowing smoothly, please arrive at the start of your chosen arrival slot, either 9am or 11am, as selected when booking your place. Once you’ve arrived, you’re welcome to spend as much time as you need exploring the campus, visiting subject areas and speaking to our tutors and support teams.
Yes! Complimentary light refreshments, including tea and coffee, will be available during the event. Please help yourself!









