Experience Black Mountains College in person – join our Open Day to learn more about who we are and what we offer.
Visiting us is an ideal way to get a real sense of the BMC community, teaching facilities, course details and beautiful location.
You can learn about all Talgarth-based courses, including our 12-month Diploma courses:
- Level 2 + 3 in Regenerative Horticulture
- Level 2 in Coppicing and Greenwood Trades
- Level 2 + 3 in Nature Restoration
- Level 3 (90-credit Diploma) in Forestry & Arboriculture
- Level 3 in Regenerative Horticulture
We’ll also share our degree course: BA (Hons) Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology and Systems Change. If you’re keen to study the degree, you can visit our Higher Education Open Day for a more focussed look at the degree programme.
These courses are practical, hands-on, and multi-disciplined, which will help you develop a meaningful and rewarding career. Read more about the course content by following the links above.
What to Expect?
The Open Day will provide you with an insight into what BMC can offer you, as well as giving you the opportunity to get involved in our interactive activities.
- Meet some of our friendly, knowledgeable Further Education and Higher Education tutors
- Meet and chat to some of our students
- Find out more information on all of our courses
- See our teaching facilities and library
- Take part in hands-on woodworking activities
- Refreshments available
This is a free event, everyone is welcome to join at no cost to you.
Scheduled Sessions:
10am – Welcome and refreshments
10.30am – 11.30am – Talks about Change in Practice, Regenerative Horticulture, Sustainable Coppicing and Greenwood Trades, Nature Restoration, Level 3 in Regenerative Horticulture, and Level 3 (90-credit Diploma) in Forestry & Arboriculture.
- Discover more about the course content and meet the tutors & some students
- Have a go at some hands-on activities such as woodworking
- Q&A
11.30am – Break and Questions
- Take some time to wander around, grab a snack and chat to us
12pm – Higher Education
- Learn about our newly developed Degree – BA (hons) Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology and Systems Change.
- Find out about the course content, pathways, opportunities, and structure
12.30pm – 1pm – Q&A Session
- Ask us any other questions you might have about our courses, student support, accommodation options, student finance and more
Where to Find us
The Old School, Talgarth, Back Lane, LD3 0BB
The BMC Prospectus
Download the Black Mountains College prospectus for an overview of our courses, campuses, and vibrant student life
Visit us
Come along to one of our Discovery Days or Campus Tours to explore our campuses and meet your tutors