New Coleg Menai campus officially opened by Minister for Further and Higher Education

Coleg Menai’s new Bangor campus was officially opened by Vikki Howells MS, Minister for Further and Higher Education last week (Friday March 7). Supported by a total mutual investment of £22 million, which includes £14 million from Welsh Government’s ‘Sustainable Communities for Learning’ Programme, the new campus enhances Coleg Menai’s offerings by relocating from the former Ffriddoedd Road and Friars sites to this modern facility. Situated on Parc Menai, the state-of-the-art campus is the new home for ten vocational areas: Hair and Beauty, Hospitality and Catering, Business, Travel and Tourism, Performing Arts, Music, Media (TV and Games Development), Access to Higher Education, Adult Community Learning, and English for Speakers Other Languages.

Designed with students in mind, the campus boasts world-class, industry-standard facilities that provide invaluable practical experience. Notable features include a professional training kitchen, an Apple Mac suite for creative disciplines, and a modern LibraryPlus space. The new campus also creates opportunities for students to engage with the local community.



The Hair & Beauty salons and nail bars are open to the public, while the Performing Arts department showcases theatre performances and live shows in its 110-seat performance studio. Additionally, the on-site training restaurant offers fine dining experiences for the public, creating a unique learning environment for students. Students and staff benefit from an ope.