Outstanding facilities

Science Laboratories Our labs are equipped to industry standard with equipment like an IR spectrometer, specialist dissection tools for A Level Biology dissections, Our outstanding department has

a vortex mixer and Rubens Tube.

IT Suites and Games Design Centre Not only are there multiple computer spaces throughout the college for your day-to-day study, we have the latest computer hardware and software to take your technical skills up to Music Academy

the highest level. dedicated facilities including: six rehearsal rooms fitted out with drum kits, amplifiers and microphones, a recital room with a baby grand piano, two studios, industry-standard multimedia suite with Logic Pro X recording software and more!

Cinema We have a 40 seat cinema with surround sound capabilities. It is used for teaching and for students to present their work.

Wellbeing Hub With a new student lounge, mindfulness room, Health Hub, Counselling suites, a private garden and meeting pods. The Hub is designed as a safe space that fosters positive wellbeing, personal growth and independent self-help strategies.

Technology and Future Skills Building Our £3.9 million Technology and Future Skills Centre is a modern two storey building which provides industry standard workshops and classrooms for Bricklaying, Motor Vehicle and Electrical and Carpentry courses.

Careers Hub We have recently launched our new Careers Hub in our Andover Sixth Building. The Careers Hub is a new space containing comprehensive careers support and information.

Sports Centre and Football Stadium Our sports students have access to the brand new Andover Leisure Centre, providing a superb range of sports facilities as well as discounted gym membership. The football academy is based at the Portway Stadium – home to Andover Town Football Club and linked to the new AFC Bournemouth Second Chance Elite Programme.

Elements Elements is our commercial salon which is available to the public during open client sessions for a wide variety of hairdressing services. We have another salon which is used for teaching hairdressing techniques and for students to practice what they have learned.

1803 Theatre and dance Studios Our 1803 Theatre is a fully rigged, 100-seat theatre with a retractable seating bank to allow a flexible performance space. The theatre space is able to be divided into two separate rehearsal spaces. The theatre is available to hire outside of teaching hours for performances and theatre and performance groups by contacting 1803theatre@sparsholt.ac.uk or visit andover.ac.uk. We also have two specialised dance studios which are home to local dance groups and come complete with dance floors.

Creative Hub Within our light and airy suite of art and design studios you can sculpt, draw, paint, design and create 3D ceramics, glass, models and stage sets. The photography suite includes a dark room and the dedicated fashion textile design studio includes cutting tables and sewing machines.

OPEN EVENTS

Come along to one of our Open Events to see all we have to offer. Speak to expert Lecturers, experienced students and view our incredible facilities.

COME ALONG AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT COURSES, CAREERS AND SUPPORT

TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2020 4:30 – 7:30pm TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2020 4:30 – 7:30pm WEDNESDAY 28 APRIL 2021 4:30 – 7:30pm

WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 4:30 – 7:30pm THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2021 4:30 – 7:30pm THURSDAY 24 JUNE 2021 4:30 – 7:30pm

We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors to campus this year for our Open Events.

However, we ask you to keep an eye out for updates on our Open Event webpages as well as our social media channels as we may have to change the ways you can experience our campus, teachers and support teams in the months to come due to the ongoing situation and government guidance. Our Open Events might feel a little different this year but we can’t wait to greet you in the safest way for us all.

COLLEGE CHECKLIST

We have put together this helpful college visit checklist so that you can get the most out of the event. Take a copy and use it at all events you attend. COLLEGE DETAILS:

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