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Explore the City
Lincoln is one of England’s great heritage cities, and as we’re located at the heart of it all on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront, it’s a great location from which to explore the city during the event.
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CHRISTMAS OPEN CAMPUS GUIDE
Saturday 13 December
We're thrilled to welcome you to our Brayford Pool Campus and show you what makes Lincoln so special. This informal and flexible event is designed around you, giving you the freedom to explore at your leisure.
With a mince pie on arrival and Christmas jumpers optional (but encouraged of course!), there's plenty of time to go and enjoy the festive sights and sounds that our wonderful city has to offer too. Whether it's a hot chocolate overlooking Brayford Pool, a selfie under the tree by the Cathedral, or a spot of shopping on the High Street, this is a great chance to explore your new city!
On Arrival
The event runs from 10am to 12pm and you can drop in at any time, simply head to the Isaac Newton Building to register from 9.30am. Make sure you check in using the QR code which will be available at our Welcome Desks.
Parking
Visitors to our Christmas Open Campus are welcome to park at the University’s Boulevard Car Park (LN6 7DQ) for free until 7pm. Alternatively, the St Marks Car Park is just across the road from our Brayford Pool Campus. If you are using a sat nav to find St Marks Car Park, use the postcode LN5 7EX.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer electric vehicle charging facilities to guests at our Open Campus events. For more information about charging points around the city, please see the Lincoln City Council website.
Welcome Talk
Accommodation Talk
Information Zone Stands
Campus Tours
Time: From 10am (every 15 minutes)
Location: A great way to get a feel for student life here at Lincoln is by joining a campus tour led by one of our brilliant Student Ambassadors. Campus tours will take place throughout the event, starting at 10am and leave every 15 minutes from the Campus Tour Gazebo outside the Isaac Newton Building. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Facilities Tours
Facilities tours for the following subjects can be booked from the facilities tour stand in the Isaac Newton Building: Design and Architecture, Film and Media, Psychology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, Life and Environmental Sciences, and Health and Care Sciences.
University Library and Sports Centre: Feel free to explore the library, which is open all day, or take a tour of the Sports Centre, available directly from the Sports Centre.
View Our Accommodation
View our accommodation up close and see where you could soon be calling home. Just use the campus map and then follow the signage to Reception, located on the ground floor of each building, to view our accommodation. Our show flats will be open from 10am until 12pm.
THOR'S Tipi Bar Discount
Enjoy a 20% discount at the spectacular Nordic pop-up bar in the city as one of our Open Campus guests. Simply show your booking email confirmation to a member of staff. THOR’S will be serving up a delicious menu of Lincolnshire craft ales, festive hot chocolates, and street food to help get you into the festive spirit.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions about your visit, our friendly Enquiries Team will be able to help. Email us at enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)1522 886644.