News & Events

Work begins on New Institute of Technology

Work is well underway at Plumpton College to build a new Veterinary Nursing & Therapies Centre as part of the South East Institute of Technology.

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Plumpton Estate wins at WineGB Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce WineGB Awards 2024 have awarded Bronze to Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé and NV Brut Classic NV

The wines were judged at Sandridge Barton, Devon, from 3rd to 6th June by judges Susie Barrie MW, Oz Clarke...

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College receives Outstanding results in Ofsted inspection

Plumpton College is thrilled to announce its exceptional performance in the recent OFSTED inspection, achieving outstanding grades in multiple key areas.  

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Plumpton College Open Day 2024!

Plumpton College’s Open Day & Spring Fair 2024 was another huge success! We welcomed around 12,000 visitors onto our campus, bringing together students, staff, and members of the local community for fun-in the sun.

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Horticulture students win 'Gold' at BBC Gardeners' World

Returning for a second year, three horticultural colleges competed at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, each with a budget-friendly garden design based on the theme ‘Gardening in a Challenging Climate’.

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New funding announced at WineGB's annual conference hosted at Plumpton College

We were delighted to host the annual WineGB conference at our AgriFood Centre. A perfect place to host, with Plumpton College being the only UK's centre of excellence delivering training, education and research in short courses, apprenticeships, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for the last 30 years.

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Inspiring speakers and thought provoking conversations at the annual South East Future of Farming Conference 2024

Last night, we hosted the second South East Future of Farming in association with the CLA and Virgin Money. The event welcomed farmers, landowners, and organisations from across the region with a clear focus on profitability and productivity in a sustainable way. 

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Plumpton Estate NV Brut Classic named one of the best English sparkling wines

Tom Stevenson has listed Plumpton Estate Brut NV in his world of Fine Wine Column with 96 points!

The World of Fine Wine is an award-winning magazine with an international readership of individuals who share a passion for wine....

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Foundation Learning students win at the annual Jim Green Competition 2024

Our brilliant Foundation Learning students recently attended the annual Jim Green Challenge on the 13th March at the South of England Showground. The challenge is an annual event involving students with learning difficulties...

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Successful Butchery Showcase & Awards held at AgriFood Centre

On Wednesday 6th March 2024 Plumpton College hosted the Butchery Showcase and Awards following a successful event in June last year, which had an attendance of over sixty butchery retail, wholesale, and manufacturing enterprises.

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