Facilities
Together, our facilities create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that supports both student development and community engagement.
Supporting our students and local communities
Set in the heart of the Somerset countryside, the college features a 2-hectare working farm, where students gain real-world experience as part of their studies. The cutting-edge Agriculture Innovation Centre further enhances learning, offering access to the latest technologies and industry practices.
The college is also home to the National College for Nuclear, a state-of-the-art training facility supporting the nuclear and energy sectors.
Cannington College also offers a range of public-facing facilities, including The Walled Gardens of Cannington, an 18-hole golf course, and a fully equipped Equestrian Centre.
Types of study
School Leavers (16-19)
Start your future with T Levels, Technical & Professional qualifications or Apprenticeships at Cannington. Get ready for university or a career with hands-on learning and expert guidance.
Our facilities
The Agriculture Innovation Centre at Rodway Farm is more than just a teaching facility: it’s a hub of research, technology, and innovation designed to prepare the next generation of agricultural professionals
Live, study, and make memories at Cannington Halls of Residence, our student accommodation amongst a fantastic community.
The £2 million Animal Management Centre in Cannington provides a state-of-the-art setting for studying animal welfare. It has large theory and practical rooms and houses an extensive animal collection, perfect for anyone wanting to turn their passion for animals into a career.
With both domestic and exotic animals, you’ll hone crucial skills to work in this essential sector.
Whether you are a complete beginner, a career student, or a seasoned competitor, our friendly team and top-class facilities are here to help you achieve your equestrian goals.
The Construction Skills and Innovation Centre (CSIC) is a purpose-built training centre created in partnership with EDF Energy. It’s designed to give students and apprentices real-life experience of working on a construction site.
Whether you’re working on an assignment, revising for an exam, or simply looking for a quiet space between lessons, our Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is designed to help you succeed.
The National College for Nuclear (NCfN) is a state-of-the-art nuclear training centre. It represents a £15 million investment in nuclear skills, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to developing highly skilled professionals for the 21st-century nuclear industry.
Rodway Farm is a hub of research, technology, and innovation that is fostering the next generation of farm workers and agriculture professionals.
A working, commercial dairy farm that provides milk to Tesco, Rodway Farm has also been tasked with helping repopulate Sheeted Somerset cattle.
Located within the grounds of a medieval priory, The Walled Gardens of Cannington is an award-winning RHS partner garden that blends classic horticulture with modern design.
“This course makes you much more confident, especially with animals and knowing your stuff. Being active, out and about, and working with sheep, cows, and calves in a friendly environment helps you grow. My work experience on a dairy farm also gets me used to different spaces and people, which will make it easier to go out into the world.”
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