Open Days and Events

Open Events are your ideal opportunity to learn why B&FC is the right place to get set for your future career.

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School Leavers Open Event

Saturday 7 November 2026 | 10.30am - 2pm

Discover your future at B&FC's Open Event! Explore courses, meet expert tutors, tour our top facilities and get career advice. Take the first step towards success, join us and see how we can help you achieve your goals. Don't miss out, your future starts here!

📅 Date
Saturday 7 November 2026
🕒 Time
10.30am to 2pm
📍 Location
Bispham Campus & Blackpool School of Arts

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  • Meet the tutors
  • Explore our facilities
  • Plan your future

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Future Open Events at B&FC

Don't worry if you can't attend the nearest open event. Be sure to mark your calendar for future events listed below.

Tuesday 17 November 2026 | 4.30pm - 7pm
Adult Learners
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Thursday 3 December 2026 | 5pm - 7pm
Degree-level
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Thursday 4 February 2027 | 5pm - 7pm
School Leavers
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Saturday 12 June 2027 | 10.30am - 2pm
Degree-level,  Adult Learners
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Maritime Open Events

Looking for a career at sea? Our Maritime Open Events are held separately at Fleetwood Nautical Campus.

Thursday 16 July 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1.30pm - 5pm

Thursday 26 November 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1.30pm - 5.30pm

Saturday 27 February 2027 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 10.30am - 2.30pm

Thursday 15 July 2027 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1.30pm - 5pm


Join us to find out more about our maritime courses from entry-level cadetships right up to degree programmes.

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Maritime & Offshore at FNC

Train for a rich, rewarding future at sea or ashore at one of the UK's leading nautical colleges for the maritime, offshore oil and gas, and renewables industries.

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Something for everyone...

  • School Leavers

    At B&FC, we want you to make the right decision. Not for your friends. Not because someone else thinks you should. But because it's right for you. And because it will take you to where you want to be.

    Learn about School Leaver courses

  • Adult Learners

    It's never too late to achieve your career dream - especially when you study a career-focused course at B&FC. We offer help with funding, lots of ongoing support and timetabling that fits around your life. So what's stopping you?

    Learn about Adult Learner courses

  • Degree-level Study

    At B&FC you can now study for one, two or three years and get a qualification at every stage. Study in your own time, at your own pace.

    Learn about Degree-level courses

  • Apprenticeships

    An apprenticeship gives you the best of both worlds - the chance to work towards a nationally-recognised qualification and develop your career at the same time.

    Learn about Apprenticeships