Opening September 2025
Boston College's new bespoke learning centre for young people and adults.Â
The Mayflower reimages the visual concept of a FE College, where botanical gardens will provide a haven from the elements and where the whole community will be able to find sanctuary, hope and future prosperity. The unique learning environment will include higher education, aimed at being inclusive, as well as enabling businesses and learners to connect, create and innovate together.
Alongside higher education, the open, welcoming and nature-filled Mayflower, will provide spaces for voluntary services, careers advice, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for skills development. The flagship build will also be an instrumental contribution for the town’s economic relaunch, tackling low aspirations and skills gaps through pioneering living and learning spaces enabling digital upskilling.
As part of the Boston Town Deal, the government approved Town Deal funding of £9.9million for the Mayflower, with the College committing to provide £725,000 in capital co-funding and £5,546,000 in revenue costs over five years.
With the construction underway, Mayflower is already transforming the skyline of Boston and making a real impact on our local economy and community.
- 39% of orders placed for the construction are local to the site to support businesses within the local community.
- £567,800 has been spent with local suppliers and subcontractors to support our local economy.
- £992,300 in contract value has been awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to ensure small businesses thrive.
- £2 million in social value has been generated to date, which is benefiting the entire local area.
An exciting year lies ahead, with the building opening in September 2025 to bring even more opportunities to our community!
