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Oxstalls
Google Maps: Oxstalls
Address: Oxstalls Campus, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 9HW.
By train
The closest railway station is Gloucester – around 25 minutes’ walk from campus.
By bus
A short walk from the railway station is Gloucester city centre and the Gloucester transport hub where you can catch the number 94 Stagecoach bus service. It stops on Cheltenham Road, opposite the campus.
Free parking will be available on Oxstalls Campus for this event; you will see pay-and-display machines, but you will not need to use these on the day. If you have accessibility requirements and would like to reserve a parking bay, please contact [email protected]
Please note: we do have accessible parking which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once you arrive, follow the check-in signs to the Business School. Student ambassadors will welcome you and direct you to where you need to be. We’ll send you an email closer to the time with more information.
Get ready for an exciting experience tailored to give you a taste of student life. On the day, you should expect:
This is your chance to see what university life is like and to have all your questions answered.
It would be useful to bring a notepad and pen, phone or laptop in case you want to make any notes. For Physical Education, Sport, Coaching and Physical Education or Sports Performance, please also bring sports kit with you for your interactive session. For Sports Performance, please ensure you bring trainers that are suitable for 3G pitches and indoor use.
Yes – you can bring up to two guests. There will be a Q&A session held for them while you’re in your course taster session.
Scheduled activities finish at 2pm or 2.15pm (depending on which course you hold an offer for), with the opportunity to view accommodation and tour the campus from 2pm onwards.
Yes, we’ll have complimentary welcome drinks. Refectories will be open at Oxstalls Campus if you’d like to buy lunch or snacks, or feel free to bring something with you; there are plenty of tables and benches for you to eat at.
Yes, you’ll be able to view our accommodation options during this event. Both onsite and offsite options (Blackfriars* & Upper Quay in the city centre) will be available to view until 5pm.
View the off-site accommodation bus timetable
*Please note that Blackfriars is only available to view until 4pm.
Our Accommodation team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions you might have regarding living arrangements.
Our Finance team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions.
Our Admissions team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions regarding your offer.
Yes, to connect to the internet, turn on the wifi option in your device settings. If you are not connected automatically, please select the network labelled _The Cloud. No log-in details are required.
Located in the heart of Gloucester, Oxstalls is approximately 25 minutes’ walk from the city centre giving you easy access to the city’s bars, shops, historic docks, venues and cafés.
Next to Blackfriars accommodation is Gloucester Quays where you’ll find a vast range of restaurants with waterside views and a popular designer outlet.
At Oxstalls campus, the opportunity to upgrade your offer applies to all courses for which applicants received an offer directly through UCAS. Applicants who were offered a place following an interview or audition are not eligible, as their suitability has already been assessed through direct interaction with academic staff.
Excludes some courses that are accredited by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies. See glos.ac.uk/offerday1 for details.
Use the details below to get in touch with our Student Recruitment team.
Email [email protected] or call 01242 714300
Use the details below to get in touch with our Admissions team.
Email [email protected] or call 03330 141414
City Campus
Google Maps: City Campus
Address: City Campus, Kings Square, Gloucester, GL1 1AW
By train
The closest railway station is Gloucester – around 5 minutes’ walk from campus.
By bus
A short walk from the railway station is Gloucester city centre and the Gloucester transport hub where you can catch the number 94 Stagecoach bus service. It stops on Cheltenham Road, opposite the campus.
As City Campus is in the centre of Gloucester, there is no on-site parking. However, the nearest public car park is located just a few minutes’ walk away at Kings Walk, Gloucester GL1 1EA. See a full list of Gloucester car parks.
Waterwells Park & Ride also operates daily to the centre of Gloucester, and is conveniently situated near to Junction 12 of the M5.
Once you arrive, follow the check-in signs to the reception area. Student ambassadors will welcome you and direct you to where you need to be. We’ll send you an email closer to the time with more information.
Get ready for an exciting experience tailored to give you a taste of student life. On the day, you should expect:
This is your chance to see what university life is like and to have all your questions answered.
It would be useful to bring a notepad and pen, phone or laptop in case you want to make any notes.
Yes – you can bring up to two guests. There will be a Q&A session held for them while you’re in your course taster session.
Scheduled activities finish at 2.15 or 2.45pm (depending on which course you hold an offer for), with the opportunity to view accommodation and tour the campus from 2pm onwards.
Yes, we’ll have complimentary welcome drinks. There are a number of eateries around City campus where you can purchase food and drinks. Or feel free to bring something with you; there are plenty of tables and benches for you to eat at.
Yes, you’ll be able to view our offsite accommodation options (Blackfriars and Upper Quay) during this event. Both options will be available to view after your timetabled activities for the day. (Blackfriars until 4pm, Upper Quay until 5pm).
Our Accommodation team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions you might have regarding living arrangements.
Our Finance team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions.
Our Admissions team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions regarding your offer.
Yes, to connect to the internet, turn on the wifi option in your device settings. If you are not connected automatically, please select the network labelled _The Cloud. No log-in details are required.
Located in the heart of Gloucester, City campus is in the city centre giving you easy access to the city’s bars, shops, historic docks, venues and cafés.
Next to Blackfriars accommodation is Gloucester Quays where you’ll find a vast range of restaurants with waterside views and a popular designer outlet.
At City campus, the opportunity to upgrade your offer applies to all courses for which applicants received an offer directly through UCAS.
BEd Primary Education with QTS is excluded from this scheme due to additional requirements specified by the public body. See glos.ac.uk/offerday1 for details.
Use the details below to get in touch with our Student Recruitment team.
Email [email protected] or call 01242 714300
Use the details below to get in touch with our Admissions team.
Email [email protected] or call 03330 141414
Park
Google Maps: Park
Address: Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH.
Free parking will be available on Park Campus for this event; you will see pay-and-display machines, but you will not need to use these on the day. If you have accessibility requirements and would like to reserve a parking bay, please contact [email protected]
Please note: we do have accessible parking which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
By train
The closest rail station is Cheltenham Spa – around 20 minutes’ walk.
By bus
Cheltenham has two Park and Ride facilities.
Once you arrive, follow the check-in signs to Elwes Reception. Student ambassadors will welcome you and direct you to where you need to be. We’ll send you an email closer to the time with more information.
Get ready for an exciting experience, tailored to give you a taste of student life. On the day, you should expect:
This is your chance to see what university life is like and to get all your questions answered.
It would be useful to bring a notepad and pen, phone or laptop in case you want to make any notes.
Yes – you can bring up to two guests. There will be a Q&A session held for them while you’re in your course taster session.
Scheduled activities finish at 2.15pm, with the opportunity to view accommodation and tour the campus from 2.30pm onwards.
Yes, we’ll have complimentary welcome drinks. Our refectory will be open at Park Campus if you’d like to buy lunch or snacks, or feel free to bring something with you; there are plenty of tables and benches for you to eat at.
Yes, you’ll be able to view accommodation. We will have rooms to view both on-site and at our off-site accommodation at Pittville Student Village, open until 5pm. Pittville is a hub of activity with 800 student rooms, social spaces, gym, studio and study suite. Find it on Albert Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3JG, with free parking available at the nearby Cheltenham Racecourse park and ride, a five minute walk from Pittville.
Our Accommodation team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions you might have regarding living arrangements.
Our Finance team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions.
Our Admissions team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions regarding your offer.
Yes, to connect to the internet, turn on the wifi option in your device settings. If you are not connected automatically, please select the network labelled _The Cloud. No log-in details are required.
Just 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of Cheltenham and less than 10 minutes’ walk from Montpellier, you’ll be right on the doorstep of Cheltenham’s best restaurants, scenic green spaces, bars, shops and cafés.
At Park campus, the opportunity to upgrade your offer applies to all courses for which applicants received an offer directly through UCAS. Applicants who were offered a place following an interview or audition are not eligible, as their suitability has already been assessed through direct interaction with academic staff.
Excludes some courses that are accredited by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies. See glos.ac.uk/offerday1 for details.
Use the details below to get in touch with our Student Recruitment team.
Email [email protected] or call 01242 714300
Use the details below to get in touch with our Admissions team.
Email [email protected] or call 03330 141414
Francis Close Hall
Google Maps: Francis Close Hall
Address: Francis Close Hall, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ.
Car parking spaces are limited at FCH, so, on 1 March, we recommend you park at the Prince of Wales Stadium (GL50 4RN), which is a 5-minute walk to campus. On 21 March, we recommend you park at the Park and Ride and Cheltenham Racecourse. Use Service D or E to Holy Trinity Church which is a ten minute walk from Francis Close Hall campus.
If you have accessibility requirements and would like to reserve a parking bay, please contact [email protected]
Please note that we do have accessible parking and this is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
By train
The closest rail station is Cheltenham Spa – around 30 minutes’ walk from Francis Close Hall.
By bus
Cheltenham has two Park and Ride facilities.
Once you arrive, follow the check-in signs to the marquee on the lawn in front of the Chapel. Student ambassadors will welcome you and direct you to where you need to be. We’ll send you an email closer to the time with more information.
Get ready for an exciting experience tailored to give you a taste of life as an undergraduate student. On the day, you should expect:
This is your chance to see what university life is like and to get all your questions answered.
It would be useful to bring a notepad and pen, phone or laptop in case you want to make any notes. Don’t worry about lunch – it’s provided for you and your guests.
Yes – you can bring up to two guests. There will be a Q&A session held for them while you’re in your course taster session.
Scheduled activities finish at 2.30 or 3pm (depending on which course you hold an offer for), after which you’ll have the opportunity to tour the campus and view our off-site accommodation at Pittville Student Village.
Yes, we’ll have complimentary welcome drinks. Our refectory will be open at Francis Close Hall Campus if you’d like to buy lunch or snacks, or feel free to bring something with you; there are plenty of tables and benches for you to eat at.
Yes, Pittville Student Village will be available to look around on the day until 5pm. Pittville is a hub of activity with 800 student rooms, social spaces, gym, studio and study suite.
Our Accommodation team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions you might have regarding living arrangements.
Our Finance team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions.
Our Admissions team will be on campus during the event to answer any questions regarding your offer.
Yes, to connect to the internet, turn on the wifi option in your device settings. If you are not connected automatically, please select the network labelled _The Cloud. No log-in details are required.
With Cheltenham town centre just a 5 – 10 minute walk away, you should definitely take a look. The Brewery Quarter has a great range of restaurants, lively bars and entertainment and a little further into town you’ll find specialist shops and cafés to explore.
At Francis Close Hall campus, the opportunity to upgrade your offer applies to all courses for which applicants received an offer directly through UCAS. Applicants who were offered a place following an interview or audition are not eligible, as their suitability has already been assessed through direct interaction with academic staff.
Excludes some courses that are accredited by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies. See glos.ac.uk/offerday1 for details.
Use the details below to get in touch with our Student Recruitment team.
Email [email protected] or call 01242 714300
Use the details below to get in touch with our Admissions team.
Email [email protected] or call 03330 141414
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