Natural landmarks · North West England
Nelson and Colne College
In or near Barrowford.
Nelson and Colne College — a university in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Ian Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nelson · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nelson and Colne College is a university located in england-north-west, 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
Nelson and Colne College is a further education institution offering a wide range of courses including A Levels, T Levels, and vocational training. The college focuses on providing innovative learning opportunities and has been recognized for its high achievement rates.
Place summary
Nelson and Colne College is an educational institution located in North-West England. It offers a range of courses and vocational training, serving the local community. The college is noted for its commitment to providing quality education and support for students.
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Background
History
Founded during the reorganisation of education in Pendle in the early 1970s, Nelson & Colne College was created by a merger of a number of local sixth forms. Since then the college has grown in size, currently serving the educational needs of around 2,400 full-time students and 10-15,000 part-time students, depending on the time of year. The college merged with Accrington & Rossendale College on 30 November 2018.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.8444, -2.2210
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Pendle
- Parish
- Nelson
- Postcode
- BB9 7YT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Established
- 1972
- Nearest railway station
- Nelson — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.nelson.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6990788 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nelson and Colne College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nelson and Colne College?
- Nelson and Colne College is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB9 7YT), in the parish of Nelson.
- What is Nelson and Colne College?
- Nelson and Colne College — a university in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nelson and Colne College?
- The nearest railway station is Nelson, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB9 7YT.
- When was Nelson and Colne College built?
- Built or established in 1972.
- Is Nelson and Colne College free to visit?
- Yes, Nelson and Colne College is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nelson and Colne College?
- The nearest railway station is Nelson, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB9 7YT.