Mayflower

Opening October 2025

As part of the Boston Town Deal, the Mayflower building is set to become a vibrant learning hub that redefines the concept of a college. This bespoke learning centre for young people and adults is a space where businesses and students can connect, create, and innovate together, providing a unique environment for Higher Education and a wide range of adult courses.

The open, welcoming, and nature-filled Mayflower will provide spaces for voluntary services, careers advice, health and well-being support, and opportunities for skills development. It will be home to our University-Level students and our Catering and Hospitality students, and it will feature our on-site student-led fine-dining restaurant, EDEN, and our professional training salon, the Style Academy - both of which will be open to the public.

This flagship building is a key part of the town’s economic relaunch, designed to tackle low aspirations and skills gaps through pioneering living and learning spaces that enable digital upskilling. With government funding of £9.9 million from the Town Deal, and a commitment of over £6 million from the College, the Mayflower is a significant investment in the community's future.

The project is already having a huge impact on our local economy, with 39% of all construction orders placed with local businesses. To date, this has generated £567,800 for local suppliers and subcontractors and a £2 million social value, benefiting the entire Boston area.