Notice: Merrist Wood College Open Event

Published on: 15 Feb, 2025
Updated on: 14 Feb, 2025

We’re excited to be welcoming visitors to our campus to showcase our extensive range of programmes during our Open Event on Wednesday February 26, 4.30pm – 7.00pm.

Come and take part in a variety of presentations and tours on offer to visitors at our 400-acre campus in Worplesdon, including:

Meet current students and find out about day-to-day life at college
Tour our student accommodation
Speak with our expert tutors across a wide range of subject areas such as animal management, countryside management, equine management, horticulture, arboriculture, sport, public services and landscaping
Tour our Animal Management facilities, including our desert and tropical biomes, and attend presentations given by our animal management specialist staff
Come and have a look around our extensive equine facilities including our modern, purpose-built yard which comes complete with stabling for over 40 horses as well as our large indoor equine arena and outdoor floodlit warm-up arena
Attend a horticulture presentation
See our fantastic sports facilities and meet the team
Discuss how we can help you improve your English skills or support you if you have special educational needs
Meet our dedicated Higher Education team and tour our Higher Education centre
Discover some exciting apprenticeship options

Our staff will be available to discuss your options and plan out a learning pathway that works for you. You will be able to explore our excellent facilities, talk through all your options and even submit your application early to make sure you guarantee your place for September 2025.

Careers Advisors will also be on hand to chat to if you are undecided or need expert, independent advice.

Our friendly Student Services team will be able to discuss bursaries and financial support that may be available to you.