Opening Times and Term Dates
This page shows opening times for all WAES centres, together with term dates, holiday opening arrangements and planned closure dates.
Centre opening times during term time
Please note: The opening times below apply during term time and do not apply on Bank Holidays, Staff Development Days or other published closure dates. Opening times may also occasionally change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Lisson Grove Centre
| Day | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.00am to 8.00pm (classes may continue until 9.00pm) |
| Tuesday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am to 8.00pm (classes may continue until 9.00pm) |
| Thursday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.00am to 4.00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Pimlico Centre
| Day | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am to 8.00pm (classes may continue until 9.00pm) |
| Wednesday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am to 8.00pm (classes may continue until 9.00pm) |
| Friday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Amberley Road Centre
| Day | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Centre opening times during WAES holidays
Please note: Holiday opening arrangements do not apply on Bank Holidays, Staff Development Days or other published closure dates. During the summer break, the Learning Centre at Lisson Grove is also closed to learners.
Lisson Grove Centre
- Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Pimlico Centre
- Closed
Amberley Road Centre
- Closed
Term dates 2026/27
Please note: term dates vary by course. Some courses may start later or finish earlier than the dates shown below. Please check the dates for your specific course.
Term 1
- Term time: Monday 14 September to Friday 18 December 2026
- Autumn half-term holiday: Sunday 25 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
Term 2
- Term time: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027
- Spring half-term holiday: Sunday 14 February to Sunday 21 February 2027
Term 3
- Term time: Monday 12 April to Thursday 15 July 2027
- Summer half-term holiday: Sunday 30 May to Sunday 6 June 2027
Closure dates
All WAES centres are closed on the following dates:
- Monday 31 August 2026 – Summer Bank Holiday
- Tuesday 1 September 2026 – Staff Development Day
- Friday 11 December 2026 – Staff Development Day
- Sunday 20 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 – Christmas closure
- Friday 26 March 2027 – Good Friday
- Monday 29 March 2027 – Easter Monday
- Monday 3 May 2027 – Early May Bank Holiday
- Tuesday 4 May 2027 – Staff Development Day
- Monday 31 May 2027 – Spring Bank Holiday
- Friday 16 July 2027 – Staff Conference
- Monday 30 August 2027 – Summer Bank Holiday
Before you travel
Please check this page before visiting a centre, as opening times may occasionally change due to unforeseen circumstances.
