Our campuses
Our specialist campuses each have their own personality and attractions….
How to find us
Find out everything you need to know about our locations, how to find us and travelling between our campuses.
Our locations
University of Gloucestershire has a number of sites, so make sure you check where your course, event or open day is based before you travel.
Park Campus is located in Cheltenham. This campus is home to computing, engineering, design and media.
Address: Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH
- Find out more about Park Campus
- View Park campus on Google Maps
- View the interactive Park Campus map, or the PDF Park Campus map
Francis Close Hall Campus (FCH) is located in Cheltenham. This campus is home to education, humanities, art and natural and social sciences.
Address: Francis Close Hall, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4AZ
- Find out more about Francis Close Hall Campus
- View Francis Close Hall campus on Google Maps
- View the interactive Francis Close Hall Campus map, or the PDF Francis Close Hall Campus map
Hardwick campus is located in Cheltenham. This campus is home to fine art and photography.
Address: Hardwick Campus, St Paul’s Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4BS
- Find out more about Hardwick Campus
- View Hardwick campus on Google Maps
- View the interactive Hardwick Campus map, or the PDF Hardwick Campus map
Pittville Student Village is located in Cheltenham. This location offers student accommodation only.
Address: Pittville Student Village, Albert Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3JG
- Find out more about Pittville Student Village
- View Pittville Student Village on Google Maps
- View the interactive Pittville Student Village map
Oxstalls campus is located in Gloucester. This campus is home to business, accounting, law, sports, health, social care, events, hospitality and performing arts.
Address: Oxstalls Campus, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9HW
- Find out more about Oxstalls Campus
- View Oxstalls campus on Google Maps
- View the interactive Oxstalls Campus map, or the PDF Oxstalls Campus map
Oxstalls Sports Arena is based in Gloucester.
Address: Oxstalls Sports Park, Plock Court, Tewkesbury Rd, Longford, Gloucester GL2 9DW
- View Oxstalls Sports Arena on Google Maps
- View the interactive Oxstalls Sports Arena map
Our newest campus will place UoG right at the heart of its community, creating a vibrant hub of activity in Kings Square, Gloucester. Set to come on-stream in 2025, it will provide a modern centre for teaching, learning and community partnerships.
Address: 30-44 Northgate St, Gloucester, GL1 1RP
- View City Campus on Google Maps
- View the interactive City Campus map
- Find out more about City Campus
If you’re not sure where your course is based, you can find out by visiting the relevant course page.
Travelling between our campuses
There are plenty of options available to help you get around Cheltenham and Gloucester easily, cheaply and safely. Travelling by foot, bike, e-scooter or bus are great ways to discover the local area and enjoy the benefits of low carbon travel.
You can find interactive campus maps and turn-by-turn directions for all rooms on our interactive campus maps.
Jump to: Car | Bus | Walking | Bike | E-Scooters | Train | Taxi
By car
Travelling to the University by car is simple – the central location of Cheltenham and Gloucester puts the University within reach of many major towns and cities.
If you’re living in halls, you aren’t allowed to bring a car (or any other motor vehicle) as a condition of your contract, unless you have special circumstances (accessibility, course needs etc) which are approved by our accommodation team prior to arrival.
Our locations are near to the M5 and A417. Cheltenham and Gloucester benefit from excellent connectivity both regionally and nationally.
- Francis Close Hall (FCH) – Francis Close Hall, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4AZ
- FCH overflow car park – 83 St Paul’s Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4HZ
- Park Campus – Park Campus, The Park, Car Park entrance 3, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH
- Pittville Student Village – Albert Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3JG
- Pittville Student Village overflow car park – New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 3JG
- Oxstalls Campus – Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9HW
- Oxstalls Sports Arena – Plock Court, Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9DW
There are 17 public car parks within a 15-minute walk of City Campus, with daily rates ranging from £3 to £9.90. Asda also offers free public parking for up to 2.5 hours and has confirmed that City Campus users are welcome to park there.
For further details on parking options across the city, the Gloucester City Council website provides up-to-date information. Additional spaces can also be located via JustPark, which offers the convenience of both monthly and annual permits.
Within the City Campus courtyard, there are four accessible Blue Badge parking spaces available. Information on how these spaces will be allocated and accessed will be shared in September 2025.
| Campus | Standard bays | Accessible disabled bays | Electric charging bays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittville | 112 | 10 | n/a |
| Oxstalls | 420 | 18 | 4 |
| Sports Arena | 93 | 12 | 2 |
| FCH | 75 | 12 | 2 |
| Hardwick | 115 | 4 | 2 |
| Park | 285 | 12 | 2 |
To use the electric charging points, you need to register on the EV charging app. Please note, to park your vehicle on campus, you will need a staff or student parking permit, or you can pay via the pay and display machines or JustPark app.
Sometimes, our car parks can get extremely busy, which is why we have a couple of alternative car parks available that you can use.
For Gloucester, the closest car park to Oxstalls Campus is the Oxstalls Sports Arena (GL2 9DW). Parking is free; however, spaces are limited.
Park & Ride Cheltenham Racecourse
For Cheltenham, you can park your vehicle in the Park & Ride, Cheltenham Racecourse (GL50 4SH) – Closest to Pittville and FCH campus. Parking is free, and the service runs every few minutes. Please note that times may vary on Sundays.
Park & Ride Arle Court
Cheltenham’s new Arle Court Transport Hub (GL51 6SY, and signposted Park & Ride from the M5 Junction 11) is now open for parking. It improves connectivity and enables more journeys to central Cheltenham, Gloucester, the railway station, and local hospitals by sustainable modes of travel.
The Arle Court car park is open between 6.30am and 9pm. Pullmans Bus Service 100 bus takes you to Cheltenham town centre every 20 minutes and Service 99 takes you to Gloucester. Parking is free for those who use this car park for Park & Ride, charges apply to non-Park & Ride users.
Gloucester – Waterwells Park & Ride
Waterwells Park & Ride (postcode GL2 2AB) is situated to the South of Gloucester City Centre just off the A38 in Quedgeley. Parking is free for those who use the Park & Ride bus service.
Buses are operated by Stagecoach, every 15 minutes, 30 minutes to Gloucester Transport Hub, a 3-minute walk to City Campus and a 27-minute walk to Oxstalls Campus.
Students and staff who would like to park their vehicle overnight must request authorisation. Students and staff should refer to our internal channels on MyGlos or Staffnet for further information on parking.
If you’re travelling from home or living in private accommodation and you need to drive, you can either purchase an annual parking permit to park on university grounds or pay on the day. Details are available on MyGlos or Staffnet.
If you choose to pay on the day, you can use the using the onsite pay and display machines or pay by phone.
View our guide about parking on campus which includes daily parking charges.
By bus
From 1 January 2025, Stagecoach single fares will be no more than £3. Stagecoach also offers several other flexible multi-day ticket options, which are available to all customers.
If you’re a student at UoG, you can purchase StudentRider discounted tickets via the Stagecoach website.
Find your nearest campus bus stops using our interactive campus maps.
| Bus | Summary |
|---|---|
| N service | A new regular circular service around Cheltenham, linking Pittville, FCH, Park and the railway station. This will run every 30 minutes, all day. |
| 94X/94 | This regular service bus is between Cheltenham and Gloucester, providing travel between the town centres, and with stops within walking distance of all our sites. This bus runs every 10 minutes Monday – Saturday and every 20 minutes on Sundays during the day. The 94X is a faster option for those who are in a hurry. |
| N94/N94X | The night bus continues to run between Cheltenham and Gloucester throughout the night. Please note, you can use your StudentRider ticket on N94 service. |
| Pittville night bus | The Pittville night bus is a free, two-way shuttle bus that runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights between Pittville Student Village and MooMoo nightclub in Cheltenham town centre. The bus runs continuously from 10.30pm to 4am and is a great way to get safely to and from town if you’re planning a night out. |
Stagecoach have a handy plan your journey feature on their website. We also recommend downloading the Stagecoach Bus app too, where you can plan journeys, track buses and buy tickets.
By foot
View our recommendations for travelling between campuses on foot below.
Pittville Student Village is located just a 10-minute walk through Pittville Park (low-level lighting in the evenings) to Francis Close Hall and Cheltenham town centre. Alternatively, you can reach Francis Close Hall campus in 25-minutes via well-lit streets (via Central Cross Drive and Albert Road route).
Park campus is also a 54-minute walk away from Pittville.
Francis Close Hall is a 6-minute walk to Cheltenham town centre and a 30-minute walk to Park Campus.
Park Campus is an 11-minute walk to Cheltenham town centre and 38-mintute walk to Francis Close Hall campus.
Park to Pittville Student Village is a 50-minute walk, we recommend to take the bus or bike.
Oxstalls Campus is a 15-minute walk to the Oxstalls Sports Arena and a 25-minute walk (1.3 miles) to City Campus, located in the heart of Gloucester.
Due to the long distance, it is not recommended to walk from our Gloucester campuses to Cheltenham. We recommend bus, bike or car.
City Campus is a 35-minute walk to the Sports Arena, which offers permit-free parking, and a 25-minute walk to Oxstalls Campus.
It’s also easily accessible on foot from Gloucester Transport Hub (just a 3-minute walk) and Gloucester Train Station (a 6-minute walk).
By bike
View our recommended cycling routes between campuses including their distances and times below.
FCH – Park Campus distance is 1.5 miles, which is a 10-minute bike journey.
FCH – Pittville Student Village distance is 1 mile, which is a 7-minute bike journey.
Park Campus – Pittville Student Village is 3.5 miles, which is a 15-20 minute bike journey.
The new Gloucester to Cheltenham Cycleway passes by Oxstalls and leads directly into the City Centre, making it easy and convenient to get around. It’s just a 10-minute ride from Oxstalls using the dedicated cycle lanes, whether you’re on a bike or an electric scooter. Gloucester is also connected by the Sustrans National Cycle Network route 41, which links up with the Waterwells Park and Ride for even more travel options.
When it comes to parking your bike, there will be plenty of bike hoops available, and bikes can be securely stored in a locked shed located in the courtyard behind access gates.
Oxstalls – Park Campus distance is 8 miles, which is a 35-40 minute bike journey.
Oxstalls – FCH distance is 7 miles, which is a 30-35 minutes bike journey.
If you’re not confident or want some practice on your bicycle before you go on the road, lessons are available via Gloucestershire County Council with Bikeability.
Locations of bike storage on campus
We have a large number of bike loops across all our campuses. There are also 5 bike lockers at Oxstalls, a bike shed at Pittville Student Village and one at Hardwick. Another bike shed is being constructed shortly at Francis Close Hall.
Make sure you take the necessary steps to protect your bike from theft while out and about.
By e-scooter (Voi)
Hop on one of the electric scooters you can find around Cheltenham and Gloucester, which are available to hire for only 17p per minute. They are a convenient, fun, eco-friendly and affordable way of travelling to your favourite spots around campus.
To hire a Voi e-scooter, you need to hold a provisional driving licence and have downloaded the Voi App on your phone (Apple app store | Google play store). No keys, cash, ID cards, or deposits are needed, after just a few clicks on the app, you can immediately hop on and enjoy your ride.
Students can get 20% off Voi scoots on a day or month pass.
Find out more about the discount and how to apply on Voi’s website.
Please ensure you scoot safely and responsibly on the road and never ride on the pavement. Please use cycle lanes if they are available. Pavement riding creates danger for pedestrians, especially those with visual impairment. Please do not scoot under the influence of drugs or alcohol either. This is also dangerous for yourself, pedestrians and other road users. Any breaches of these rules can lead to implications including gaining points on your license and receiving fines.
Please be aware that you must never travel to or around campus on a privately owned e-scooter, as it is against the law to use one on public roads.
Thanks for riding responsibly, and happy scooting!
Voi training
Voi offers its scooter customers the opportunity to attend their online Traffic School to learn how to Voi safely or join an in-person training session – details of their next available dates are listed on Eventbrite.
By train
Cheltenham and Gloucester have direct train links to major cities such as London, Birmingham and Bristol. To get from Cheltenham to Gloucester or vice-versa, it is an 8-minute train journey.
Cheltenham
The closest rail station is Cheltenham Spa – about 25 minutes’ walk from Park campus and a 30-minute walk from FCH.
Gloucester
The closest station is Gloucester Railway Station – about 20-minute walk to Oxstalls campus and 7-minute walk to City Campus.
Get 1/3 off train travel with a railcard. Available to purchase via National Rail:
- 16-25 Railcard
- 26-30 Railcard
- Senior Railcard: for people aged 60 and over.
By taxi
Taxi drop off and pick-up locations have been added to our interactive campus maps.
Uber is available in Cheltenham and Gloucester.
View local taxi companies and their numbers below:
International connectivity
It’s easy to travel to University of Gloucestershire from international locations. We have strong local transport links to international airports.
View our guide on how to get to us from the main UK International Airports
We are approximately an hour by car from Birmingham and Bristol Airport and less than two hours from London’s Heathrow Airport.
If you’re flying in from Europe, or further afield from Africa, Australasia, the Middle East or the Americas, you can rest assured that you’re never too far from University of Gloucestershire.
Accessibility
The University strives to make all our campuses accessible to all users. We understand the importance of enabling access to accurate, practical information on the accessibility of our physical estate but recognise users may encounter limitations.
View our interactive campus maps to find out more information about our accessibility facilities such as lifts, parking bays, toilets and more.
If you wish to report an accessibility related issue with the physical environment on any of our campuses, the best way to ensure your report reaches the Estates team quickly is to email the Estates Helpdesk
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