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Heart of Worcestershire College invites prospective students to November Open Event!

Oct 23, 2025 | General

Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) has announced its upcoming Open Event this November, giving prospective students a first-hand look at its wide range of courses and facilities across three of its campuses.From 10am to 1pm on Saturday 15th November 2025, visitors are invited to explore HoW College’s Worcester, Redditch, and Bromsgrove campuses. The day will provide the opportunity to tour facilities, meet tutors, and discover the courses and pathways that could shape their future.
Worcester Campus
Spread across multiple sites, the Worcester campus offers courses in Performing Arts, Hair & Beauty, Computing & IT, Healthcare Science, Hospitality & Catering, and Engineering. It is also home to dedicated centres for Plumbing, Automotive, and Construction at the Duckworth Centre of Engineering. Facilities include the All Saints, St Andrew’s, and Cathedral Buildings, alongside the Duckworth Centre.
Bromsgrove Campus
Bromsgrove caters for students interested in everything from Art & Design to Engineering, Media Production, Automotive, Computing & IT, Apprenticeships, and Games Design.
Redditch Campus
At the Peakman Street site, visitors can explore courses in Healthcare Science, Public Services, Hospitality & Catering, Hair & Beauty, Business, Health & Social Care, Sports, and Travel & Tourism. Redditch also supports adult learners with Access to Higher Education and Inclusive Learning programmes. The Alliance House site specialises in Construction training.
Michelle Dowse, CEO and Principal at HoW College, said: “At our Open Events, we love seeing prospective students get excited and inspired about their future careers. With opportunities for every career path, we aim to give each visitor the chance to find out about a course that fits their passion and can be built on with the skills to propel them forwards in life. You can expect to see the friendly faces of our tutors and find out more about the courses to fit your future.”

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