Rolle College

Rolle College was a teacher training institution spread across Douglas Avenue in Exmouth that included several buildings such as Fairfield, Brockhurst House, and Eldin House. The complex provided classroom spaces, sports facilities, and residential accommodations distributed throughout the grounds.

The college was founded in 1946 as a teacher training institution for women and operated for over 60 years. In 2008 it merged with the University of Plymouth, ending its existence as an independent establishment.

The college served as a teacher training center where students prepared for their future work in schools. Many graduates shaped the way lessons were taught in British classrooms over several decades.

The site is no longer accessible as an educational institution but is now used by a school for deaf students. Visitors should check in advance which parts of the former campus are open to the public.

After closing as a college, the site was converted in 2020 into a center for deaf education. The transformation shows how educational buildings can retain their purpose for different learning communities.

GPS coordinates: 50.61560,-3.40583

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08