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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

Hartpury University and Hartpury College

In or near Twigworth.

Free admission

Hartpury University and Hartpury College — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Wallsworth Hall, housing 'Nature in Art', Poppy head sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 6983326

Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Gloucester · 4.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is a university located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are located in Gloucestershire, offering a range of educational programs including A-levels, T Levels, and vocational diplomas. The campus features world-class facilities and is known for its exceptional teaching and student outcomes.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is located in the West Midlands. It is an educational institution specialising in agriculture, animal science, and sports. The college has a strong focus on practical experience and industry links.

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Background

History

The college was established in 1948, as an agricultural college with 50 students. The first female students enrolled at the college in 1953 to study general courses covering farming, poultry, horticulture, and beekeeping. The college introduced its first higher education programme in equine studies in 1992. The following year, the college became an independent, self-governing corporation run by a board of governors and directorate. It introduced its degree programme in 1994. In 1999, the college introduced degrees in Veterinary Nursing Science, Equine Business Management and a master's degree programme in Equine Science, which UWE validated .It accepted its first PhD student in 2004. and in…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.9070, -2.2300
County
Gloucestershire
District
Tewkesbury
Parish
Sandhurst
Postcode
GL2 9PA
Parliamentary constituency
Tewkesbury
Established
1948
Nearest railway station
Gloucester4.6 km
Official site
hartpury.ac.uk

Sources

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Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hartpury University and Hartpury College?
Hartpury University and Hartpury College is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 9PA), in the parish of Sandhurst.
What is Hartpury University and Hartpury College?
Hartpury University and Hartpury College — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Hartpury University and Hartpury College?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 9PA.
When was Hartpury University and Hartpury College built?
Built or established in 1948.
Is Hartpury University and Hartpury College a protected site?
Yes — Hartpury University and Hartpury College is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Hartpury University and Hartpury College free to visit?
Yes, Hartpury University and Hartpury College is free to enter.
How do I get to Hartpury University and Hartpury College?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 9PA.