Evening Classes and Adult Education in Nottinghamshire

Evening Classes and Adult Education in Nottinghamshire provide further learning opportunities for residents of the Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire?

Nottinghamshire has a world-class reputation for its legends, local traditions, culture, sport and heritage. Throughout the summer the county is buzzing with sporting, musical and creative events. The people love to come together to celebrate the county’s vibrancy, whether it’s the iconic Goose Fair, the Diwali Festival of Light, a host of country fairs and shows or the major music festivals at Wollaton Hall.

 

Known as the “Queen of the Midlands” on account of its broad streets and picturesque parks, such as the Arboretum, Embankment, and Colwick Park, Nottingham is a great base from which to explore nearby Sherwood Forest, the legendary home of Robin Hood.

Top places to visit in Nottinghamshire include Wollaton Hall and Park, Newark Air Museum, Newark Castle, National Justice Museum, Sherwood Pines, Erewash Nature Reserve, Sherwood Forest, Clumber Park, Cresswell Crags and the City of Caves.

The University of Nottingham is one of the top universities in the UK and one of the oldest and most reputable of all UK universities. It is known for providing outstanding research-led teaching. With students coming in from over 150 countries and with campuses in China and Malaysia, the University of Nottingham provides a truly international experience.

The University of Nottingham also has a strong reputation for sport, finishing second in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) league in 2018-19.

The renowned School of Art & Design at Nottingham Trent University has helped put the county on the fashion and design map.

Where can I study in Nottinghamshire?

• University of Nottingham
• Nottingham College
• Nottingham Trent University

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 Nottinghamshire

·         There’s a mysterious metal line that runs down the middle of Old Market square; it marks the wall that used to divide the animal market from the grain and commercial market way back in the day. A wall was built across the market, running east to west.

·         Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge located on the border of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, close to the village of Creswell. It is believed that these caves provided shelter in the Ice age, and also have numerous stories to tell about Neolithic, Bronze, and Roman eras. To witness Ice Age engravings, pay a visit to these caves. These caves have given the world several bones, tools, and other artefacts belonging to the Stone Age and other primitive eras.

·         Back in 600 AD, the town of Nottingham was under the direct rule of the Snotingas, an Anglo-Saxon tribe. The tribe had got its name from its chief who was called Snot. The Snotingas referred to the present-day Nottingham as Snotingham. Believe it or not, the word ‘Snotingham’ actually means the town of snot people. The town’s name witnessed many changes and modifications before finally settling on Nottingham.

·         The University of Nottingham student’s union was the location for the first-ever gig by Paul McCartney and Wings – on February 9, 1972. It was the first time McCartney had played in five years, and tickets cost 40p.