About the College

Kendal College is a further education college situated in Kendal on the edge of the Lake District National Park. We specialise in further and higher education, as well as training for business. We are a partner college of the University of Cumbria and the University of Central Lancashire.

The college consists of three sites, with an Outdoor Education Centre in Windermere where teaching is conducted in partnership with South Lakeland Leisure:

Main Site - Milnthorpe Road, Kendal
The majority of our courses are base at our main site. The college has recently completed a £12.9 million new build project, which includes a brand new reception block, and new conference and seminar suites, hairdressing salons and 250 seat cafe with an external balcony overlooking Kendal Castle and the surrounding hillside.

The new build also features a new Construction and Heritage Centre, which features new facilities for carpentry and joinery, furniture, brickwork, plumbing and electrical installation.

The Creative Arts Centre - Beezon Road, Kendal
The Creative Arts Centre is where all the media and expressive arts as well as art and design courses take place. The Centre has forged links with the Brewery Arts Centre where students perform on a regular basis.

The college has recently taken over management of the adjacent Kendal museum and is planning an £8 million new build to extend its current facilities in dance, drama, music, theatre and art and design.

Windermere Outdoor Centre - Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Situated on the shores of Lake Windermere, Windermere Outdoor Education Centre provides outstanding facilities for outdoor pursuits on the lake, including canoeing, sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing. The centre is also equipped with onsite teaching facilities.

Kendal Museum
Kendal College manages Kendal Museum as part of a 10 year agreement and is developing new programmes in curatorship, culture and heritage. For more information about Kendal Museum see their website at http://www.kendalmuseum.org.uk/

Facilities

The Learning Centre
The Learning Centre is the 'information hub' of the college, containing both traditional and modern resources to enhance your learning. It is a place where you can study with friends or on your own, read in your own time and get access to the latest journals and magazines.

Available resources
Reference and loan books
Periodicals including daily newspapers, popular and business magazines and academic journals. CD Rom and Video collection, Audio tapes, PC user zones - Internet access, laptops

Computers
There is a large bank of modern computers allowing you to research your work through a variety of means, including multi-media CDs, and the Internet. You will also have your own email address. Modern equipment such as the latest scanners and printers allow you to finish your work to the highest standards. All student computers run Windows XP with Office 2007.

Busy Bees
Busy Bees Nursery offers a wide range of facilities to meet all your child care needs. The nursery provides a warm, caring and safe environment where we aim to develop your children's skills through both play and planned activities.We can cater for up to 15 children per session with each child closely monitored by our qualified and committed personnel.We are registered with Ofsted and accept children from the age of three months.Where places are not immediately available in the Nursery, we can put you in touch with one of our network of childminders.Young parents will be eligible to apply for funding through Care to Learn, please ask for details

The College Restaurant
Catering students provide a range of delicious meals in our training restaurant and since it is open to the public it provides them with valuable experience of a real life working environment. Many students make bookings to celebrate special occasions.

Refectory
Dining Services for students are available at both Milnthorpe Road site and The Creative Arts Centre. Tasty breakfasts, a range of hot and cold lunches and snacks areavailable throughout the day at reasonable prices.