Building the Future at Harrogate College
Get ready for a new Harrogate College campus. A modern space where students can learn more, achieve more and prepare for the future.
We’re excited to unveil our new facilities and to support the next generation by providing life-changing opportunities in cutting-edge learning environments. Students can look forward to developing their skills in our:
These state-of-the-art spaces will elevate our training provision across the board, so that every Harrogate College student will be able to gain the necessary knowledge and industry experience to pursue their goals beyond college.
With £20 million in funding from the Department for Education, the redevelopment will replace our college’s main building and introduce energy-efficient systems, sustainable design and a dedicated renewable energy hub. Our ambition is to become a centre of green excellence, and reach our pledge of net zero by 2035.
Building work is due to finish in December 2026, ready to welcome students in January 2027. The college will remain fully open throughout construction, with students continuing to access existing facilities.
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Start
September 2025
Workshop Complete
October 2026
Teaching Block Complete
November 2026
All building work complete.
Time to begin the move
December 2026
Teaching and learning
begins in the new buildings
January 2027
Demolition of the old building begins
January 2027
All building and demolition
work completed
June 2027
Teaching and learning will begin in September at our current college buildings. Students will move into the new campus buildings in January 2027, after the Christmas break.
Yes. In December 2026, students will have the opportunity to walk around the new building ahead of the move. This will help them feel confident and familiar with the new environment before lessons begin there in January.
No. Our current buildings will remain fully functional until December 2026, with all facilities and student services operating as normal. There will be no reduction in teaching quality, resources or student support during this period.
No. The timetable students receive in September will stay the same for the whole academic year. There will be no changes to days, lesson times or teachers as a result of the move.
In January 2027, all students will take part in a formal induction to the new building. This will ensure they are fully oriented, know where to go and feel comfortable using the new facilities from day one.
From January 2027, the current main college building will begin to be demolished. Careful planning will be in place to limit disruption during this period, and ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
Yes, but for the better. Once demolition is complete, the site of the current main building will become the new college car park, which is planned to open in summer 2027.
Yes. To support a smooth move, there will be a three-week Christmas break in December 2026. This allows:
No. The transition has been carefully planned to ensure:
– Continuity of teaching
– No disruption to timetables
– A smooth, well-supported move into a brand-new, modern learning environment
– Students will benefit from continuity at the start of the year and a fresh start in a state-of-the-art building after Christmas.
We’ll provide regular updates through college communications such as our student and parents newsletters, including key dates, reminders, and what to expect at each stage.
Please contact us directly on Harrogate-Admin@harrogate.ac.uk
Due to construction work our car park is unavailable, except for blue badge holders.
There are designated on-street parking spaces away from the college, for example on Stray Rein or at West Park multi-storey car park which is a short walk from the college. Hornbeam Business Park’s spaces cannot be used.