Plumpton College

Plumpton College is a specialist land-based college offering provision in Agriculture, Horticulture, Floristry, Metalsmithing, Mechanisation, Sport (Outdoor Education), Forestry and Arboriculture, Countryside Management, Wine Studies, Equine Studies, Animal Care and Business Management. Students undertake courses ranging from 14-16 'Increased Flexibility' programmes, through First and National Diplomas, to Foundation Degrees and BSc ( Hons ) in Equine Sports Performance and BSc ( Hons) in Viticulture and Oenology.. In addition to the extensive range of full time courses, Work Based learning, part time and NVQ courses cover an extensive range of subjects. The Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies is offered in partnership with a range of schools. Plumpton College is a partner College of the University of Brighton.
The main College is situated near the East Sussex county town of Lewes. The College has an Outreach Centres based near Hastings. Students have the opportunity to be resident within the College's residential hostels.
















Plumpton College has a managed 700 hectare estate to provide relevant vocational training, giving practical opportunities in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Arboriculture, Countryside Management, Machinery and Equine Studies.
The College is a Centre of Vocational Excellence in Rural Business Management Training, which reflects the importance to the College of its Services to Business Department.

The Wine Trade in Britain

Wine Awards at The House of Lords

Investor in Careers award for Plumpton College

2009 Vintage Report

Royal Patron for Plumpton College

Plumpton College student dairy award winner June 2009

Riding with cowboys in Calgary

Floristry Student and Team win Silver Medal at Hampton Court 2009

Wines: Plumpton College is the only provider of full time degree wine courses with tuition in English throughout Europe. Sponsors on the courses include Oddbins.