Join us for our next open event and see everything that Coleg y Cymoedd has to offer.
Upcoming open events
Date | 22 January 2026
Time | 4.30pm-7.30pm
January 2026
Join us for our open event at the Nantgarw, Aberdare, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach campuses
Date | 17 March 2026
Time | TBC
March 2026
Join us for our open event at the Nantgarw, Aberdare, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach campuses
Registration opens 23 January.
Date | 29 April 2026
Time | TBC
April 2026
More details coming soon.
Date | 25 June 2026
Time | TBC
June 2026
More details coming soon.
What happens at Coleg y Cymoedd open events?
At a Coleg y Cymoedd open event you can explore our campuses, chat with tutors, and get advice on everything from funding to applying for a course.
It’s your opportunity to find out why Coleg y Cymoedd is the right choice for you.
Who can I meet at open events?
Open events are your chance to talk to academic and support staff and to ask questions.
Course tutors
Course tutors can tell you all about the subjects you’re interested in and answer your questions about course content and entry requirements.
Learning Support Team
Chat to our Learning Support Team to find out what provisions we have for all learners and those with additional learning needs (ALN).
Campus services
Do you have questions about finance and funding? Or maybe you need to know your transport options. Ask campus services for information on practicalities.
Wellbeing Team
You can talk to our caring Wellbeing Team about anything and they’ll treat it confidentially. Come and chat about any concerns you have and get advice.
Futures Team
Thinking further ahead? Head to the Futures Team stand to find out all the ways they can help with university applications and career opportunities while you’re at college.
Which campus should I visit?
Our open days run across all of our four campuses. When you register your interest you can choose to visit the campus that’s closest to you, or the one where you’d like to study because it has the facilities you’re most interested in.
How to make the most of open evening
These are our five top tips to get all the information you need when you visit us for an open event.
Find your perfect course
Before your Open Event, jot down everything you want to know and the questions you have for tutors or other staff. Make sure you bring your list with you on the day.
Check your ticket
Your Open Event ticket will tell you which campus you’ve booked to visit, as well as the date and time slot. You can arrive at any time during your time slot, but make sure you give yourself long enough to speak to everyone you need to.
Plan how you’ll get here
If you’re arriving by public transport, find out how you can travel to the college. If you’re driving, there’s visitor parking, although it can be busy.
Find out where to go and when
Your first stop is our learner ambassadors near the entrance. They’ll greet you and tell you where to go next. You’ll probably have a mix of group presentations and one-to-one meetings.
Check you’ve covered everything
Remember that list you made? Check it while you’re still at the open event so you can make sure you’ve spoken to everyone you needed to before you leave.
Apply on the night
Once we’ve shown you what a great place to learn Coleg y Cymoedd is, the team in the Engagement Hyb can help you fill in an application.
Frequently asked questions
Any questions? Find out everything else you need to know about attending an open evening.
Use the buttons at the top of this page to register with Eventbrite for the open event you want to attend.
There is visitor parking at each of our four campuses. Our car parks can get busy during our open events, so arrive in good time if you’re driving, or choose public transport if you can.
All campuses have public transport links with Cardiff, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil and other surrounding towns. Find out more about travelling to the colleges.
Yes, you can visit with parents or carers, other family members and friends. Only you as a prospective learner need a ticket – you don’t need to book a ticket for each of them.
Yes, each of our college buildings is accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and those with reduced mobility.
If you’d prefer to visit while it’s quieter, we’d advise you to attend for the final hour from 6.30pm-7.30pm. Our Open Events are usually much quieter at that time.
You can cancel your ticket and rebook it for a different time, day or campus if you need to. Just click the link in your confirmation email to rebook.
Don’t worry, as long as you’re not so late that you miss the entire Open Event, you should still be able to visit our stands and talk to the team. Find a learner ambassador near the entrance who can help quickly direct you to sessions.
Aberdare
Wellington Street
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF44 8EN
Nantgarw
Heol y Coleg
Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QY
Rhondda
Llwynypia
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 2TQ
Ystrad Mynach
Twyn Road
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7XR
