Today is about finding out if Lincoln feels right for you.
As you explore campus, meet students, and chat to academics, look beyond the facilities. Ask yourself what kind of future you want to build, and whether Lincoln feels like the place that can help you get there. Because university should do more than teach you something. It should help you become useful.
Travel Update
Road improvement works are taking place around the University of Lincoln. The University remains fully accessible, but you may experience delays due to temporary traffic signals, lane closures, and diversion routes. Please allow extra time for your journey and follow any temporary road signage.
Browse our interactive University of Lincoln Open Day map to find registration points, car parks, campus buildings and accommodation. You will also be given a campus and city map when you register at one of our welcome points.
Visitors to our Open Day are welcome to park at the University’s Boulevard Car Park (LN6 7DQ) for free 7am - 7pm. However, please note that spaces here are limited and tend to fill up quickly, typically by 9.15am. For additional parking on campus, the Joseph Banks Laboratories Car Park (LN6 7DL) is also available 7am - 5pm.
Alternatively, there are several pay-and-display parking options nearby, including discounted parking at Lucy Tower Street (LN1 1XL) and Tentercroft Street (LN5 7DB). We encourage you to plan ahead to ensure a smooth arrival experience. Find out more about parking discounts.
We are unable to offer EV charging on the day at either of our University car parks (Boulevard Car Park, LN6 7DQ, and Joseph Banks Laboratories Car Park, LN6 7DL). However, there are various carparks around the University with EV charging points. For information about charging points around the city, please see the Lincoln City Council website.
Make sure you check in using the QR code which will be available on signs located on campus or visit our check-in page.
Make your subject talks and activities your priority. They're the best way to discover where your course could take you.
You can also visit the Subject Hubs throughout the day to chat with academic staff and current students, ask questions, and learn more about studying at Lincoln.
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Alongside course sessions, we'll be running a series of general talks for students and their guests covering topics such as student finance, accommodation, and careers support, helping you get a full picture of university life.
Visit the Information Zone in the Isaac Newton Building to speak to staff from key services including Admissions, Accommodation, Funding Advice, Student Wellbeing, Careers and Global Opportunities, and our Students’ Union. There are also Information Points located around campus where you can drop in and learn more about the University’s library and Sports Centre.
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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 every 15 minutes throughout the event, starting at 12pm. The last tour will leave at 1.45pm. There’s no need to book, just pop along to the Campus Tours stand located near the Isaac Newton Building when you are ready.
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Location: Film Studios, Alfred Tennyson Building
Step inside Crime Scenes of Tinsel Town, an immersive experience where you'll investigate iconic TV and film-inspired crime scenes. Hosted by University of Lincoln alumnus and content creator Brett Harman (Brettflix), you'll examine evidence, solve mysteries, and discover how crime, justice, and storytelling come together. Explore how subjects including Criminology, Forensic Science, Psychology, Law, Film and Media, and Creative Writing lead to careers in criminal justice, forensic investigation, media, and the creative industries.
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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 stop by at any point during the event. Our show flats will be open from 9.30am until 3pm.
Need food or a drink during your visit? Campus catering outlets will offer guests 20% off. The Students’ Union Towers Bar will provide 20% off food and drink, and Lincoln Arts Centre will offer 20% off hot drinks and cake. External caterers will also be based on the grass outside Lincoln Arts Centre (LAC), serving snacks and drinks throughout the day. A short walk away, Brayford Pool Marina and the city centre offer a wide range of cafés, restaurants, and bars.
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We’ve lined up a variety of exclusive offers and discounts just for our Open Day guests. From savings on food and drink to special deals on experiences and entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Our deals aren't just available on campus - head into the city to enjoy what Lincoln has to offer:
✔ Food and drink deals
✔ Hotel discounts
✔ Entertainment offers
Find the Students' Union at our Information Zone in the Minerva building atrium, where the team will be able to tell you all about student opportunities, support services, representation, and the vibrant community you can be part of from day one. Also, visit the Lincoln Arts Centre on the other side of campus for a taste of campus culture and find out more about the Live! Pass.
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Lincoln is one of the UK's great heritage cities. Just a short walk from campus, you’ll find a range of restaurants, cafes, and bars that overlook the beautiful marina area, while in the centre of Lincoln, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the eclectic mix of pubs and entertainment venues. Lincoln also offers a great shopping experience – its high streets and side streets, including the newly developed Cornhill Quarter, are home to a range of independent and boutique stores alongside national brands and chains.
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If you have any questions about your visit, our friendly Events Team will be able to help. Email us at events@lincoln.ac.uk.
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