Long ivy-covered brick building with a central wooden entrance door, reception sign, chimneys and a weathervane, facing an empty car park

Open Events

our next open event

Come and see what your future could look like.


Saturday 21 November 2026

The easiest way to get to us is by driving. Follow directions to the Agrifood Centre. If you are travelling by train, the closest train stations to us are Lewes, Hassocks & Plumpton (from there you will have too make your own way to the College). If you are travelling by bus, Compass Travel Buses go to Plumpton College. These are routes 166, 167, 168.

All visitors will be directed via signage and parking marshals as to where to park upon arrival at Plumpton College. Please follow navigation directions to the Plumpton College West Entrance (Wales Farm Lane, AgriFood Centre) .

Please arrive ay the time of the arrival slot you pre-selected when booking. These timeslots are designed to help us with the volume and flow of visitors, ensuring your visit is as smooth as possible.

Yes. It is important to pre-book tickets to our Open Events, due to on-site capacity. Fill out the registration form for the event you wish to attend in full – your confirmation email will contain a QR code (your ticket) at the end. Make sure to bring this ticket with you on the day – you will need to present your ticket upon arrival.

There’s no need to let us know. If you wish to rebook onto a different event, you will have to fill out the registration form for the event you wish to attend.

Upon arrival & registration, you will be presented with an event programme. This contains a campus map, with all of the talks, tours and subject areas detailed & signposted. Our Open Event timeslots are designed to help you make the most of your visit. If it is your first time visiting us, we advise you follow the structure we suggest in the programme.

Don’t worry – please do still come along on the day and we can search up your registration information manually in order to check you in.

Applications for September 2027 entry are now open! Get your application in early to avoid disappointment.