Evening Classes and Adult Education in Derbyshire

Evening Classes and Adult Education in Derbyshire provide further learning opportunities for residents of the Derbyshire community. Courses provide learning and skills focused on supporting career progression, employability and job skills or to progress to further learning.

Discover a fascinating hobby or interest, develop skills to move on at work, or start training for a whole new career – it is never too late to further your education and there are lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.

By taking an Evening Class or Adult Education course in Derbyshire you will:

·         Learn on your doorstep at locations in your community or learn from the comfort of your own home, depending on the class or course you choose.

·         Boost your career with qualifications across a range of professions, increase your knowledge in your current career or start working towards a whole new career – the options are endless!

·         Pick up new talents and meet people in your community with similar interests.

Why study in Derbyshire?

Derbyshire is a county known and loved by many for its breathtaking views, historic houses, famous attractions and bustling market towns. Derbyshire is home to many traditional events such as the unique Derbyshire custom of Well Dressing and is full of picture-postcard quirky spa towns, such as Buxton and Matlock, and an array of unique, stunning country houses that span the length and breadth of this beautiful county.

This East Midlands county is all about the great outdoors with national parks full of craggy hills, sweeping dales, mysterious henges and swathes of dense woodland. Rousing natural beauty is almost commonplace in this county, and much of it falls within the Peak District National Park.

Top places to visit in Derbyshire include the Peak District, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, the spa town of Buxton and St Ann’s Well, Poole’s Cavern, Hardwick Hall, Chatsworth House and the Heights of Abraham.

The University of Derby is proud to be the UK’s best modern university for multi-cultural learning and ranks top 10 in the world for international student learning experience. The University has state-of-the-art facilities, including Financial Markets Lab, Sports Centre, Crown Court, Aquatic Research Facility and Crime Scene House.

Where can I study in Derbyshire?

• University of Derby
• Chesterfield College
• Cliff College
• Derby College

For a full list of possible classes and courses, you can visit our website and enquire or even book courses that appeal to you.  Visit Whichcollege.ie to search universities, colleges or institutes taking admissions in your area now!

Facts about Derbyshire

·         Derby Arboretum, also known as Arboretum Park and The Arboretum, is famous for being England’s first public park. It’s Grade II-listed and inspired the design of New York’s Central Park.

·         Derby’s Silk Mill is thought to have been the first factory in the world – and it was the first silk mill in England. Lombe’s Mill, as it was known, was built next to the River Derwent after John Lombe visited Piedmont in 1717 and returned to England with details of the Italian silk-throwing machines and Italian craftsmen.

·         John Flamsteed, who was born in Denby in 1646, became the first Astronomer Royal. He catalogued more than 3,000 stars despite a humble education at the free school of Derby during which he suffered chronic ill health.

·         An industrial boom began in Derby when Rolls-Royce opened a car and aircraft factory in the town in 1907.