Construction Begins on our £22 Million New Campus

Work has officially begun on our brand-new £22 million college, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for education and skills in the region. The redevelopment is being backed by £20 million in funding from the Department for Education, along with a further £2 million investment from Luminate Education Group.

The ambitious project will deliver a modern, purpose-built learning environment that will reflect the economic and skills priorities of the York and North Yorkshire Combine Authority. Facilities will include a renewable energy technology centre, a mock hospital ward, a digital technology suite, an electric vehicle workshop and a construction centre that will place a strong emphasis on modern, low-carbon building methods.

By creating these state-of-the-art spaces, the college will be able to expand its provision in key areas such as advanced manufacturing, health sciences, retrofit, sustainable energy and hospitality. The investment will also help ensure that students are equipped with the specialist skills and experience needed to thrive in the industries of the future.

Principal Danny Wild said: ”I am incredibly pleased to start this project that will give life changing opportunities to our students. Our state of the art facilities are going to give us a foundation to ensure out students leave us highly skilled and ready to progress  into university or work where they can continue to thrive, full of confident from their time at Harrogate College”

The new campus is on track to welcome students in time for the 2026 academic year, when Harrogate College will open its doors to a new generation of learners in an inspiring and future-focused environment