Welcome from the Principal

I am delighted that you are thinking about joining Merrist Wood College and welcome you to our multi-award winning 400 acre outdoor classroom.

Choosing where to study and what to study are two of the most important decisions you will make in your life. So, why should you choose Merrist Wood College to study?

The College has a national and international reputation amongst employers and industry specialists and a long history of providing unrivalled education in the land-based sectors.

Merrist Wood is a fun and exciting college to be at, with excellent facilities spread across our beautiful estate and a wide range of courses to suit all abilities. Our staff are extremely knowledgeable and experienced, adding to your Merrist Wood learning experience. In return we expect students to work hard and take an active part in college life.

We believe Merrist Wood is the right place for you and want to assure you that we will do all that we can to help you have an enjoyable, rewarding and successful time towards preparing you for your career. Come along to our next Open Event and see for yourself! We look forward to meeting you and showing you what we have to offer.

Mike Potter CBE
Chief Executive and Principal