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Northop College Tour


Northop College is set in 91 hectares (225 acres) of picturesque grounds close to the North Wales Coast and overlooking the Dee Estuary.

The estate has been developed over the last 50 years to provide a range of environments and land use, including ancient woodlands, wood plantations, ornamental gardens, a nursery for hardy ornamental plants, over 4 acres of environmentally controlled glasshouses, areas available for landscape practical work, a plant centre and a comprehensive Equine Centre.

Equine Centre

The BHS Approved Equine Unit and Exam Centre provides students and outside parties with a range of excellent facilities suitable for all manner of practical learning and events. The superb purpose built facilities at Northop College include an Indoor Arena with Viewing Gallery (50x30), floodlit outdoor arena (60x40), stabling, paddocks, two cross country courses and opportunity for hacking in the campus grounds. The centre is also serviced by two classrooms and ample parking.

The Equine Unit is a popular venue for clinics and competitions to be held by associated and outside parties giving students extra opportunities to gain experience in such areas, often with top riders and trainers. For more information call 01352 841054 or click here.

Northop Nurseries

Northop Nurseries is a wholesale cash and carry, supplying plants to both retail and amenity trade. The nursery offers a range of ornamental plants, including hardy nursery stock, pot bedding and patio plants.

Northop Nurseries was established over 30 years ago and today specialises in the growing of a wide range of hardy ornamentals and glasshouse crops. A ‘real’ commercial nursery, with the key function of providing a training resource in which our students can ‘learn’. Visit the Northop Nurseries website for more information: www.northopnurseries.co.uk or call 01352 841015.

Deeside College

For a tour of Deeside College, click here.

Coleg Llysfasi and Wrexham Training

For a tours of both Coleg Llysfasi and Wrexham Training, click here.

 

 

 

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