Open Events

A busy BGLZ atrium during an open event

Looking to step up your educational journey but unsure where to start? Why not come to one of our open events?

Whether you’re interested in A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, or higher education, Coleg Gwent has something for everyone.

Why attend an Open Event?

A college Open Event is more than just a chance to look around – it’s an opportunity to get a real feel for what it’s like to study with us. From our wide range of courses to the state-of-the-art facilities and friendly, supportive staff, you’ll discover everything Coleg Gwent has to offer.

Open event visitor at BGLZ

Take the first step today

Attending an Open Event is the best way to see if Coleg Gwent is the right fit for you. Whether you’re looking to start a new course, upskill for a new career, or take your education to the next level, you’ll find all the information and support you need to make an informed decision.

Don’t miss your chance to discover what makes Coleg Gwent one of Wales’ best colleges for choice. Check below to find the right college open day or open evening for you.

FAQs

You can register by pressing the ‘Register now’ button on any of the events listed on our website. Our events can also be found on our Eventbrite page.

Please note, family and friends visiting with you don’t need to register, so only register if you’re interested in studying with us. If you forget to register – don’t worry, you can still attend and register on the day.

Not all campuses offer the same courses, so to avoid disappointment, check where you can study your chosen course and visit the relevant campus. If you’re unsure, you can filter by campus on our course search option on our website.

B: Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone
C: Crosskeys Campus
N: City of Newport Campus
T: Torfaen Learning Zone

U: Usk

Subject Area B C N T U
A levels red tick red tick red tick
Access to Higher Education red tick red tick red tick red tick
Animal Care, Equine and Land-based red tick
Apprenticeships red tick red tick red tick red tick red tick
Art, Design, Media and Photography red tick red tick red tick red tick
Automotive red tick red tick red tick
Business and Accounting red tick red tick red tick red tick
Catering and Hospitality red tick
Computing and Digital Technology red tick red tick red tick red tick
Construction red tick red tick
Engineering red tick red tick red tick
ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) red tick
Hairdressing, Beauty and Complementary Therapies red tick red tick red tick
Health, Social Care and Childcare red tick red tick red tick red tick
Independent Living Skills red tick red tick red tick red tick
Music and Performing Arts red tick red tick
Public Services red tick red tick red tick
Science red tick red tick red tick
Sport and Fitness red tick red tick red tick red tick
Teaching and Education red tick red tick red tick red tick
Travel and Tourism red tick

Yes, all our campuses are wheelchair friendly. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Absolutely. Please note that family and friends visiting with you don’t need to register for the event.

We have free parking at Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone, Newport Campus, Usk Campus and our Crosskeys campus.

At Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone, we encourage visitors to use the free parking at Lime Avenue Multi-Storey Parking.

If you’re visiting our Torfaen Learning Zone, there are lots of parking options around Cwmbran town centre.

If you’re visiting our Usk campus, you will need to park at our main reception – please use the car park behind reception. You can find it here:
Postcode: NP15 1XJ
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We have two sites; the main site hosts our sport, classroom-based facilities and library.

Our second site hosts our Equine, Land-based and Animal Care courses. There will be a minibus shuttle transporting visitors to and from the main site to the Equine, Land-based and Animal Care site.

If you can no longer make the event, please cancel your registration through Eventbrite and book on to the next open event.

Don’t worry. Your QR code will still be valid for the time slot that you have registered for.

Upcoming events

BGLZ campus looking busy at an open event

November 2025 College Open Evening

Details
All courses
Location
All campuses
Time
5pm – 7.30pm
Register now
Student Union representatives smiling

January 2026 College Open Evening

Details
All courses
Location
All campuses
Time
5pm – 7.30pm
Find out more
Student ambassador with a campus tour sign

March 2026 College Open Day

Details
All courses
Location
All campuses
Time
10am – 12.30pm
Find out more