Welcome to your Open Day
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to campus. Below is some useful information you need to know before you arrive to help you make the most of your day.
Planning your day
Our Open Day runs from 10.00am until 4.00pm.
On arrival to campus head to a registration point, open from 9.00am, we'll scan the QR code in your email and you’ll get to pick up some freebies including a free drinks voucher.
- Please note: Our staff and students will be observing a two-minute silence for Remembrance Day at 11.00am. Please join us in paying our respect to our Armed forces, both past and present.
Registration points
- Freemen’s Kitchen and Bar
- Registration Hut, Fielding Johnson Building
- Brookfield, School of Business
- George Davies Centre
- Freemen’s Cottages - our dedicated Quiet Registration Point for visitors that may find large public spaces, noise and crowds of people overwhelming.
As well as our subject talks, tours and taster sessions, here are some of the things you might want to make time for.
- Attend a 'Welcome to the University of Leicester' talk
- Take a guided tour of our campus with one of our student ambassadors
- Explore our accommodation – we have two accommodation sites: The City and The Village, so there is something for everyone’s taste and budget
- Visit general talks covering topics such as student wellbeing, scholarships and the UCAS application process
- Chat with current students to gain their insights on what it is like to be a student at the University of Leicester
- Stop by the Information Fair where you can speak to staff and students about your subject and course interests, as well as learn more about student support and wellbeing, social life, sports, careers, applications and much more.
Open Day programme
You can find all of the information you need including activities, times and locations on our Open Day programme, which will help you plan your day.
You may find it useful to also take a look at our campus map, to ensure you are able to get from one activity to another.
Travel and parking
Getting to campus is easy. We're located close to great transport links - whether that's road, train or even a plane!
Travelling by car
We’re expecting lots of guests, meaning the roads might be busier than normal, so we'd recommend checking your route in advance. Take a look at the parking options.
Parking: Central campus, Freemen’s campus or The City accommodation
We would recommend parking in our multi-storey car park located on Putney Road (LE2 7TF) if you are visiting our central campus, Freemen’s campus or The City accommodation.
There is a £1 charge for the day. You can pay on exit or on arrival. Please be aware the maximum height at our multi-storey carpark is 2.1m.
We recommend you follow our yellow AA signs once you reach Leicester due to a new road system that has been put in place. They'll guide you to the car park.
If our multi-storey car park becomes full, our central campus parking will open between 11.00am and 1.00pm to act as overflow parking. Use LE1 7RH in Google Maps or your SatNav and look for Entrance 1. Our Security Team will be on hand to direct you from the multi-storey if this is the case.
If our car parks become full, you can park in local pay and display car parks. For public pay and display car parks, please head to Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA or Victoria Park, LE1 7RY.
Parking: Brookfield campus
If you are interested in Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Economics or Marketing, please head straight to Brookfield campus, Holmfield Road, LE2 1SD, where you can park for free.
Accessible parking
If you require disabled parking or require accessible parking, please get in touch with us at study@le.ac.uk and we'll make sure you have access to suitable parking.
Travelling by train
If you're coming by train, we're about a 20-minute walk from the train station located on London Road. Use LE1 7RH into Google Maps to help find your way if you choose to walk from the station. Alternatively, there is a taxi rank located just outside the main station entrance or you can jump on the Arriva 48 bus.
Travel discount
We want to ensure you have an easy and budget friendly way to join our Open Day, which is why we’ve joined up with National Express to offer 30% off your coach travel, and East Midlands Railway for 20% off your train tickets.
Getting around campus
Most of our campus is accessible with a short walk between buildings. If you do require any help or support for the day please do get in touch with us via email at study@le.ac.uk.
The Village accommodation
The Village accommodation is based nearby in Oadby. If you would like to drive there, use LE2 2ND in your SatNav where you’ll be able to park for free. Alternatively, you can choose to hop on our free shuttle bus from central campus or Brookfield campus.
Campus shuttle bus
You can use our free campus shuttle bus to get to Brookfield campus and The Village from central campus and back again. The bus leaves every 20 minutes between 10.00am and 3.00pm from the bus stop near Entrance 1 (central campus).
Where to stay (including hotel discount)
If you need somewhere to stay in Leicester, take a look at College Court. We are delighted to offer a discounted rate, which consists of a special bed and breakfast rate of £51.84 for a single person per night, with additional guests in the same room an additional charge of £14.40 per night.
Rooms can be booked by emailing conferences@le.ac.uk quoting ‘Open Day 2023’ to attract their special rate.
Food and drink
We’ve got loads of great options on campus for when you’re ready for a bite to eat or a drink. We offer a wide range of dietary options from yummy vegan food and great coffee to hot pizza and frappachinos.
Don’t forget to use your free drinks voucher! When you register, you’ll be given a free drinks voucher which you can use at any of our outlets on campus (apart from Pearls Bubble Tea and for alcoholic drinks).
Please be aware our outlets only accept contactless or chip and PIN card payments.
Accommodation
A big part of university life is where you'll live and finding your new home from home. We've got lots for you to see so we recommended visiting both The Village and The City. Allow 90 minutes at The Village and 30 - 60 minutes at The City.
- The Village: Hop on a shuttle bus and head up to The Village. Feel free to drive if you prefer, we have lots of parking. Use LE2 2ND in your SatNav.
- The City: Located a short 10-minute walk from campus on Putney Road (it’s just over the road from our multi-storey car park). Use LE2 7TG in Google Maps or follow our map and signs.
If you haven’t done so already, why not take a look around our accommodation website and make a list of questions you want to ask and what you'd like to see?