The School of Education and Humanities and School of Arts offer holder days will take place at Francis Close Hall (FCH) campus in Cheltenham. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about the location and how to get there by road and public transport<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Free parking including disabled parking bays and electric charging points will be available on the day. Please email studentrecruitment@glos.ac.uk<\/a> in advance if you want to reserve a disabled parking bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Overflow parking is available at Hardwick Centre for Fine Art and Photography<\/a>, a five minute walk from FCH along St Pauls Road. There is also free parking available slightly further away at The Prince of Wales Stadium. It’s located on Tommy Taylors Lane GL50 4RN<\/a>, a 10 minute walk from FCH. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll receive more info about this by email, but on the day look for the check-in stands when you arrive. Student ambassadors will be there to welcome and direct you with more dotted around campus to get you on the right track if you lose your way or need help with directions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Exciting, bespoke activities to help you get a feel for what it\u2019s like to be a student at University of Gloucestershire. You\u2019ll sit in on talks with academics who will guide you through what to expect from your course and chat with current students about their experiences. There will also be interactive taster sessions to understand the kind of work you’ll be doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There’ll be plenty of time to ask lecturers questions, chat with current students and speak to accommodation, finance and student support teams. You\u2019ll get a chance to tour the campus and see facilities and tour off-site accommodation at Pittville Student Village later in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might want to bring a notepad, phone or laptop if you want to make any notes. There\u2019s no need to bring lunch though \u2013 it\u2019s provided for you and your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, you can bring up to two guests and there will be a Q&A session specifically for them while you\u2019re in your afternoon course taster session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Scheduled sessions will finish at around 3pm. From this time, optional campus tours will take place and off-site accommodation will be available to view at Pittville Student Village (Cheltenham). This will finish at around 5pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, you can find copies of our campus maps below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Francis Close Hall<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hardwick<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes! Lunch is provided for visitors so please ensure you\u2019ve told us when booking if you have any food allergies or specific requirements (email us at studentrecruitment@glos.ac.uk<\/a> if you missed this). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Off-site accommodation will be available to view in Cheltenham on the afternoon of your offer holder day. Buses to and from Pittville Student Village will be running on the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll be able to look around Pittville Student Village, a dedicated student campus with around 800 rooms, a regular bus service, 24\/7 security, a gym, studio, laundry facilities, social space\/refectory, study-suite and social spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pittville Student Village, Albert Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3JG<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Francis Close Hall Campus<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Train<\/strong> Yes. Once you’re on campus, text Offer4<\/strong> to 07860 039 833<\/strong> and you\u2019ll receive login details via SMS. Select Eduroam Wi-fi on your device and enter your username and password to join the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Refuel with a bite to eat in Cheltenham, the most complete Regency town in England which offers a range of dining options, or at Gloucester Quays which has all the family favourites like Bills, Wagamama’s and TGI Fridays. Both offer a fantastic range of shops also. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere do I go on arrival? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The closest rail\u202fstation is Cheltenham Spa \u2013 about 20 \u202fminutes\u2019 walk from the campus (directions from the station to Francis Close Hall<\/a>).
Park and Ride<\/strong>
Cheltenham has two\u202fPark and Ride<\/a>\u202ffacilities. Please note, Arle Court Park and Ride currently has an alternative site entrance due to roadworks. Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIs free WiFi available?\u202f <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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