Open Event Information

Thank you for booking onto the Bury College Open Event. We are looking forward to meeting you.

To ensure that you get the most out of your visit to Bury College, we have put together some useful information.

Before your visit

• Please make sure you plan your journey. Parking information is available below.
• Read our Event Guide so that you know exactly which locations you need to visit. Our friendly team will help you find the right locations for your course.

When you arrive

• Give your full name to a member of our team and they will check you in.
• Check-in desks are located at the Woodbury, Millennium and Health and Digital Centre entrances. To help plan your event experience please see our handy Event Guide.

Subject Area Locations

This is an overview of where the key subject areas will be located on the day:

Woodbury:

• All A Levels, excluding: Computer Science/Information Technology*, Drama and Theatre Studies, Engineering*, and Physical Education
• T Levels in: Accounting, Childcare, Media, and Science.
• Vocational Courses in: Art and Design, Catering, Childcare, Media, and Science.

Millennium:

• A Levels in: Drama and Theatre Studies, Engineering*, and Physical Education
• T Levels in: Management & Administration and Engineering
• All Apprenticeships, excluding Dental Nursing
• Vocational Courses in: Building Services, Business, Construction Trades, Engineering, Hair and Beauty, Performing Arts, Public Services, Sport, Travel and Tourism, and Foundation Studies.

Health and Digital Centre:

• A Level Computer Science
• T Levels in: Digital Production, Digital Support Services, and Health
• Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing
• Vocational Courses in: Computing & Digital and Health and Social Care

University Centre:

• All Adult and University Courses

For specific room numbers and further details on where all subjects are located, please check the Event Guide.

Experience Our New Catering Facilities

Following recent investment into our Woodbury building, we've just opened our all-new catering facilities. Featuring three classrooms fitted, with smart cooking appliances and an opportunity for our catering students to use industry-standard equipment. Our new facilities are equipped to provide our students with the experience required to progress their career, as well as a 250 seater bistro, Bistro 24. This modern bistro is managed by students across the three catering levels linked to the curriculum.

Make sure to come and see our brand-new facilities during your visit.

Parking information

Please note that parking at Bury College is very limited. We would advise that you park in one of the below places and walk a short distance to the college if you are able.

Local car parks include:

• Millgate Shopping Centre
• The Rock Shopping Centre
• Bolton Street Station Car Park
• Angouleme Retail Park Car Park
• Castle Leisure Centre Car Park

Public transport

We are located close to Bury Interchange so if you are travelling by bus or tram we are just a short walk away.

If you have any questions in advance of the event please email ask@burycollege.ac.uk and our friendly team will respond as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding information for visitors by reading our leaflet here.

Application support

If you would like to start your application or receive application support, please visit our Application Support Talk in the Millennium Centre - Floor 3 - M300b/c. This presentation will provide you with tips to support your application and key information on the different pathways.

You can also visit our friendly Admissions team in the Woodbury Centre, Bistro 24.