Open Events 2025: Your future is closer than you think

Don’t just hear about our courses - experience them for yourself. The October and November Open Events are your chance to explore each campus and see what’s on offer.

You might not have a clue what you want to study at this point - and that’s absolutely fine. That’s exactly why you should come along to the events, to explore your options and get inspired.

From performing arts studios to high-tech immersive spaces, you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and training that make the courses stand out.

• Discover our cutting-edge facilities
• Get hands-on with industry-standard equipment
• Meet our expert tutors who’ll guide your journey

The first events of the year are special showcase events – packed with interactive talks, live demos, and the very latest tech and techniques to inspire your future. From live hair and beauty demonstrations to catering and motor vehicle showcases, there’s something to inspire everyone.

Across the Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings campuses, visitors can look forward to a wide variety of live activities and experiences that bring each subject to life. At Lewes, there’ll be everything from Esports gaming and creative media workshops to animation, art, and design sessions that let you try your hand at new techniques.

Over in Eastbourne, guests can enjoy hands-on demonstrations in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Barbering, and Professional Cookery - as well as themed restaurant setups, business challenges, and travel and tourism tasters.

Meanwhile, Hastings will host a packed evening of interactive showcases, including live car demonstrations, health simulations, sports and public services activities, and hospitality highlights such as canapés served by cookery students and a special chocolate-making workshop from a returning alumni chef.

Open Event dates:

• Lewes campus: 14th October and 20th November
• Eastbourne campus: 15th October and 20th November
• Hastings campuses (Station Plaza & Ore Valley): 16th October and 20th November

Events will run from 3:45pm to 6:45pm at each campus.

As well as exploring the courses on offer, you’ll also have the chance to discover the wide range of support and opportunities available. From Apprenticeships that let you earn while you learn, to Enrichment activities including clubs and societies to make your college experience even more rewarding, there’s plenty to explore.

You can also find out about Work Experience and Careers support, designed to help you build real-world skills and prepare for your future. Student Support and Wellbeing will be there to explain how we can help you settle in, stay on track, and feel supported throughout your studies, while you can also get advice on bursaries, travel passes, and other ways to make college more affordable.

Friendly staff from each of these areas will be on hand during the event to answer your questions and help you feel confident about your next steps.

Rebecca Conroy, CEO and Principal at East Sussex College, said: “Open Events at East Sussex College give you the chance to really get a feel for our college and what studying with us would be like. You can also talk to some of our brilliant students and expert tutors as well as see our excellent industry-standard facilities.”

Register for your place here.