Leeds City College Open Events

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A female student having her face painted by another student

Wondering how your future will shape up?

Our open events are the perfect place to explore your options. Whether you want to study T Levels, A levels, apprenticeships or vocational courses you can find out more about learning at Leeds City College. If you want to develop practical skills that will help you succeed in the workplace, or progress to further study at university – we can help you get there.

Even if you’re not sure exactly what you want to do, come down and talk to us – we can help you choose the right course.

Quieter Open Events

Our Quieter Open Events provide all the information and opportunity you would expect from a Leeds City College open event, but in a quieter environment. They are ideal for those wanting to avoid the hustle and bustle of our larger events, providing the time and space for detailed conversations about your transition to college.

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Two female students using a 3D printer to make sections of a machine
Two female students using a 3D printer to make sections of a machine

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The courtyard to Temple Newsam Farm showing the cobblestone floor, old machine and well maintained barns and buildings
The courtyard to Temple Newsam Farm showing the cobblestone floor, old machine and well maintained barns and buildings

Temple Newsam

Home to the School of Animal Care & Land Management, Home Farm at Temple Newsam houses our animal care courses. One of the largest working rare breed farms in Europe, students gain hands-on experience raising and caring for animals.

To find out more about our animal care and animal management courses running at Temple Newsam and tour our farm and facilities you can attend an open event:

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26 April 2025

What’s on where at an open event

As a college that caters for a broad range of students, Leeds City College is truly integrated into the city with multiple sites across Leeds. See all of our campuses here.

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A view of the Park Lane campus entrance and building in summer with blue skies and white clouds

Park Lane Campus

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Facilities:

  • Gym
  • Innovative science laboratories
  • Specialist A level classrooms
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A shot of the Printworks buildings showing the new build with the old printing hall and the outside yard and grass with blue skies and white clouds

Printworks Campus

Home to:

Facilities:

  • Air cabin simulator
  • Digital labs
  • Engineering workshops
  • Hair and beauty salons
  • Motor vehicle workshop
  • Printworks Kitchen and Bar
A shot of the Quarry Hill Campus building and park on a summer day
A shot of the Quarry Hill Campus building and park on a summer day

Quarry Hill Campus

Home to:

Facilities:

  • Art and textile studios
  • Chroma Q Theatre
  • Health science labs and practical care suite
  • Photography darkroom
  • Recording studios
  • TV studio
A shot of the Foundry campus showing off the old red brick building
A shot of the Foundry campus showing off the old red brick building

Somerville House

Home to:

Facilities:

  • Breakout rooms for rest and reflection
  • Life skills kitchen
  • Vocational workshops including sports areas and art room
The courtyard to Temple Newsam Farm showing the cobblestone floor, old machine and well maintained barns and buildings
The courtyard to Temple Newsam Farm showing the cobblestone floor, old machine and well maintained barns and buildings

Temple Newsam Campus

Home to:

Facilities:

  • Classrooms in the Tudor – Jacobean Temple Newsam House
  • 200 acres consisting of parks, lakes, gardens and ancient woodland
  • Home Farm – one of the largest Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) farms in Europe
  • Animal Care Centre – houses approximately 50 species of small animal
  • Victorian glass house with walled garden including herbaceous borders and a beautiful rhododendron walk
  • Campus bus service – for college students only, this runs directly from the bus station and costs £5 per week. For learners on bursary this would be free
Two Leeds City College tutors sitting down having a friendly discussion
Two Leeds City College tutors sitting down having a friendly discussion

19+ Learners

We also have a range of professional, leisure and vocational courses tailored for adults. Looking to broaden your career opportunities, learn a new skill, or refresh your education? Our courses are flexible, informed by the industry, and start dates are available throughout the year.

Take a look at our adult courses here.

Upcoming events:

Adult Sport & Exercise Science-Experience Evening (19+ learners)

When: 4 December 2024, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Where: Leeds City College – Park Lane Campus, LS3 1AA

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Visiting our campuses gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand what life at Leeds City College is all about. Travelling between campuses during the open event is easy with our free shuttle buses.

You can

  • Learn about the study options available – from vocational courses and apprenticeships to T Levels, A levels and Access diplomas
  • Hear our industry experienced tutors share their passion for their subject
  • Take a tour of our campuses, view our amazing facilities and industry standard equipment
  • Apply for a course

Ready to visit us?

Want to start your application to Leeds City College? Click here
Still have questions? Contact our events team here

If you would like us to book a British Sign Language interpreter or you require any additional support at the open events, please send an email to EventsMarketing@luminate.ac.uk

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A sports teachers giving a talk to potential students out on the playing grounds

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