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More than 90 attendees joined Plumpton College’s Agrifood Centre for the second Food for Thought conference, bringing together voices from government, education, food, farming and community organisations to explore the connected challenges of food education and food inequality. Part of Plumpton College’s growing programme of industry and thought leadership events, the conference provided a platform…

Plumpton College renews its Skills Pledge to the Wine Industry for a second year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to developing skills, expertise and innovation across the sector. Plumpton College, the UK’s longest-established wine education provider, is renewing its commitment to the English wine industry with a further £500,000 of fully funded training available to wine…

We’re delighted to have been awarded funding through the Department for Education’s Post-16 Capacity Fund, securing an investment of just under £5 million to increase capacity and support its continued growth.

Plumpton College, East Sussex was honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to the college on 7th July 2026 as part of its centenary year celebrations.

Thousands of visitors flocked to our much-loved Open Day and Spring Fair, which returned bigger and better than ever during the college’s landmark centenary year.

Sussex ‘All of A Flutter’ As New Butterfly Gardens Open at One Garden Brighton

Ready to explore your future? Secure your Taster Day Spot Now! This Taster Day is your chance to experience life as a Plumpton student and explore the incredible opportunities waiting for you after Year 11.

National Wine Careers Week returns, backed by growing industry momentum

The butchery industry gathered on 11 March for our annual showcase and awards ceremony, which placed a special focus on development and innovation.