Askham Bryan College is thrilled to be part of DogFest 2025 at Harewood House, Yorkshire (13-14 September)!
Our Animal Management students are back as part of the DogFest event crew, gaining hands-on experience in animal care, event management, and customer service while supporting a weekend full of canine fun.
DogFest at Harewood promises thrilling displays and activities and our students will be helping run activities, manage registrations, support dog and owner safety, and assist with event logistics-putting their skills into practice while meeting industry professionals and interacting with thousands of visitors.
Why Choose Askham Bryan College?
If you’re passionate about animals and the land-based industries, there’s still time to join us! Askham Bryan College offers a wide range of courses, including:
- Animal Management
- Veterinary Nursing
- Equine
- Agriculture
- Higher Education degrees in land-based and animal sciences
And many more!
With industry-standard facilities, expert teaching staff, and real-world experiences like DogFest, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and connections to launch your career in animal care or the wider land-based sector.
Student Success & Career Pathways
Askham Bryan College students thrive in both practical and professional environments:
“Volunteering at DogFest gave me hands-on experience with dogs of all breeds and helped me secure my first role in animal care!†– Sophia, Animal Management student
Careers from ABC – Don’t take our word for it; hear it from previous students to see what career’s they went onto and what routes and options that are available to you too!
Click this link to hear it from some of our alumni across a variety of animal pathways.
Our Centres Across the North
Askham Bryan College operates several centres across the North of England, each offering specialized training and facilities tailored to regional needs and industry demands:
- York Campus: Our main campus located just four miles from York city centre, offering a full range of subject areas and levels, including Animal Management and Veterinary Nursing. askham-bryan.ac.uk
- Wakefield Centre: Specialising in Animal Management and Equine, providing students with a focused environment to develop their skills. Facebook
- Middlesbrough Centre: Located within Stewart Park, offering courses in Animal Management, Countryside Management, Equine Care, and more. Askham Bryan College, Middlesbrough
- Saltaire Centre: Providing Animal Management courses, situated in the heart of Shipley, offering easy access for students in the Bradford area. Askham Bryan College Saltaire | Bradford
- Gateshead Centre: Formerly the Newcastle Centre, offering Veterinary Nursing courses in a central location for students in the Tyne and Wear area. Veterinary Nursing & Animal Care | Askham Bryan Gateshead
Come and See Us at DogFest
This weekend at Harewood House, you can meet our students, see them in action, and find out what life at Askham Bryan College is really like.
Spaces are still available on a range of courses, so whether you want hands-on animal care experience, a pathway into Animal Management, Veterinary Nursing, or a Higher Education degree, Askham Bryan College can help you reach your goals.
Join us at Harewood House and take the first step toward an exciting career in the land-based industries!
See you at DogFest! ðŸ¾
