Essential frequently asked questions – Offer Holder Days: Sunday 2 and Saturday 22 March 2025

City Campus will be open for teaching from September 2025 but at this stage, it’s not quite ready to host an event. That’s why your Offer Holder Day will take place at Oxstalls Campus, also in Gloucester. This gives you a chance to get a feel for the area and explore nearby accommodation options. As part of your day, you’ll have the opportunity to tour City Campus to get a real feel for where you’ll be studying. 

View the City Campus tour bus timetable

Tours available for Psychological Sciences, Education and Social Work courses only.

As a student with an offer for Psychological Sciences, Education or Social Work, your offer holder day will take place at Oxstalls Campus. Your course will be taught at the new City Campus though, so you’re invited to book a tour on the day to see where you’ll be based.

Tours will be bookable at the event, running from 2.30pm. If you intend to book a tour, please take a moment to read this essential information:

The essentials

• There is space on the tour for offer holders and one guest only.
• Spaces will be issues on a first come, first served basis.
• There are buses that will take you to and from City Campus, ensuring you arrive in time for your tour slot. See ‘Getting to City Campus’ section, below, for more infomation.
• City Campus is still a construction site, so you will need to wear a hard hat, hi-vis vest, safety glasses and gloves while you’re on site. We’ll supply these for you, but booking is essential.
• You’ll need to wear long sleeves, full-length trousers (no cropped trousers, shorts or skirts).
• You’ll need to wear shoes or boots that are flat with a fully closed, sturdy upper and a thick, grippy sole. Trainers are fine, but no flip-flops, Crocs or high heels.
• Due to safety protocols, we can’t let you on site if you’re not dressed appropriately.
• Please note; there are no toilets on site.
• Tours will last between 30-40 minutes.
• There are several nearby coffee shops for anybody waiting, including Costa Coffee, and Coffee#1.

Getting to City Campus

• Buses will be operating between Oxstalls Campus and the Gloucester Transport Hub, very close to City Campus. The buses have been scheduled to ensure you reach your tour on time, and there will be a guide on board to show you the way from the terminus to City Campus. When the time of your tour has been confirmed, check the timetable for recommended bus times. 
• Due to safety protocols, a strict schedule will be followed. This means that we cannot guarantee entry if you don’t arrive for your designated timeslot.

When at City Campus

• During the tour you must stay with the group and follow instructions provided. Photography inside the buildingis not permitted.
• You’ll be entering a building site with uneven floors, stairs and no lift. If you have any access needs, please speak to us about how you can visit the site at a future time when it’s fully accessible. 

By train

The closest railway station is Gloucester – around 25 minutes’ walk from campus.

Walking directions from Gloucester station to Oxstalls​

By bus
A short walk from the station is Gloucester city centre where you can catch the number 94 Stagecoach bus service. It stops on Cheltenham Road, opposite the campus.

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:

• Informative talks – join engaging sessions with lecturers who will outline what to expect from your course
• Interactive taster sessions – participate in taster sessions to explore the type of work you’ll be doing
• Q&A opportunities – Ask questions to lecturers, chat with current students about their experiences and connect with our support teams
• Campus and accommodation tours – Explore our campus grounds, facilities, and on-site and off-site accommodation options
  

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.

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 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, a buffet-style lunch is provided for you and your guests, along with refreshments throughout the day. If you haven’t already informed us of any dietary requirements at the point of booking, please email us at [email protected] so we can ensure you and your guests are suitably catered for.

Please note: the latest we can accommodate any new dietary requirements is six working days before the event date.

Yes, you’ll be able to view accommodation. Rooms will be available to view both on-campus, and at our Blackfriars accommodation in Gloucester city centre until 5pm.

View the off-site accommodation bus timetable

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. For the event on 2 March, text Offer02 to 07860 039 833 once you’re on campus and you’ll receive login details via SMS. Select Eduroam Wi-fi on your device and enter your username and password to join the network. For the event on 22 March, follow the same steps, but text Offer22.

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.

The opportunity to upgrade your offer is available for all courses, except Primary Education and all Health and Social Care programmes, as these are professionally accredited courses. 

Free parking is available at Park Campus. You’ll see ticket machines in each car park, but you don’t need to pay or display anything in your car on the day.

Please note that 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.

Directions from Cheltenham Spa station to Park campus

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: 

• Informative talks – join engaging sessions with lecturers who will outline what to expect from your course 

• Interactive taster sessions – participate in taster sessions to explore the type of work you’ll be doing 

• Q&A opportunities – Ask questions to lecturers, chat with current students about their experiences and connect with our support teams  

• Campus and accommodation tours – Explore our campus grounds, facilities, and on-site and off-site accommodation options 

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 2.30pm, with the opportunity to view accommodation and tour the campus from 2.30pm onwards.

Yes, a buffet-style lunch is provided for you and your guests, along with refreshments throughout the day. If you haven’t already informed us of any dietary requirements at the point of booking, please email us at [email protected] so we can ensure you and your guests are suitably catered for.

Please note: the latest we can accommodate any new dietary requirements is six working days before the event date.

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. 

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. For the event on 2 March, text Offer02 to 07860 039 833 once you’re on campus and you’ll receive login details via SMS. Select Eduroam Wi-fi on your device and enter your username and password to join the network. For the event on 22 March, follow the same steps, but text Offer22.

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.

The opportunity to upgrade your offer is available for all courses represented at the Park Campus Offer Holder Day.

Spaces are limited at FCH, so we recommend you park at Hardwick – details below. Free parking is also available at the Prince of Wales stadium (GL50 4RN). Both options are only a five-minute walk from Francis Close Hall campus.

Hardwick

Google Maps: Hardwick

Address: Hardwick Campus, St Paul’s Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4BS.

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.

Directions from Cheltenham Spa station to 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:

• Informative talks – join engaging sessions with lecturers who will outline what to expect from your course
• Interactive taster sessions – participate in taster sessions to explore the type of work you’ll be doing
• Q&A opportunities – Ask questions to lecturers, chat with current students about their experiences and connect with our support teams
• Campus and accommodation tours – Explore our campus grounds, facilities, and off-site accommodation options at Pittville Student Village.

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 2.30pm, after which you’ll have the opportunity to tour the campus and view our off-site accommodation at Pittville Student Village.

Yes, a buffet-style lunch is provided for you and your guests, along with refreshments throughout the day. If you haven’t already informed us of any dietary requirements at the point of booking, please email us at [email protected] so we can ensure you and your guests are suitably catered for.

Please note: the latest we can accommodate any new dietary requirements is six working days before the event date.

Yes, off-site accommodation options will be available to look around on the day.

View the off-site accommodation bus timetable

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. For the event on 2 March, text Offer02 to 07860 039 833 once you’re on campus and you’ll receive login details via SMS. Select Eduroam Wi-fi on your device and enter your username and password to join the network. For the event on 22 March, follow the same steps, but text Offer22.

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.

The opportunity to upgrade your offer is available for all courses represented at the Francis Close Hall Offer Holder Day.