Open DayGuide
What’s on and Where
Attend a Welcome Talk
Have a warm welcome from our Vice Chancellor, and hear more about what you can expect as a student at Chester.
Attend a Subject Session
It’s so important that you choose the right course for you. So, make sure you don’t miss your subject session by planning your day around when this is happening.
See page 4 for times
Talks last 30 minutes
Visit the Information Fair
If you have any burning questions for one of our support services, you can ask them at our Information Fair! This is your one-stop shop for information and one-to-one advice. See page 5 for more details.
See page 5 for more details
Drop-in Q&A
See your Subject Session guide
Talk times vary
Take a Tour
We have campus tours, library tours and guided walks to the city throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to speak to current students while getting to know our city and university.
See page 5 for more information
Please allow 60 minutes
With talks, tours and drop-in sessions taking place throughout our Open Day, there's plenty to do! Explore our campus, tour our facilities and view our accommodation. You can also meet our support teams and visit the Students’ Union, Library and Sports Centre. If you need a pit stop, head to our Westminster Cafe 2 , Dining Hall 21 , Binks Grab and Go 8 or Seaborne Library 7 for refreshments. The day is yours, but here are some key things to do to make the most of your visit to Chester!
Visit Academic Departments
We also recommend that you visit your academic department. Every department will have staff available to speak to throughout the day. Please refer to your Open Day Subject Sessions booklet for locations.
See your subject session guide for more information
Talk times vary
Attend Information Talks
Throughout the day, we offer information and guidance talks on Accommodation, Finance, Supporting your Applicant, and Apprenticeships.
See page 4 for times
Talk times vary
View Accommodation
Stop by our range of accommodation options for a glimpse inside your future home. Our Accommodation is open to view throughout the day on a drop-in basis.
More information on which accommodations are available to view can be found on pages 6 - 8
Open on a drop-in basis
Explore Chester
Take the time to explore our vibrant city centre, packed with history with lots of unique cafés and shops. We are also offering guided talks into the city throughout the day. More information about this can be found on page 5.
The city is a 15 minute walk from Exton Park
See back page for City Map
Information Talks
Session
Welcome Talk
Accommodation Talk
Student Finance Explained
Parents and Supporters: Guiding Your Applicant Through the University Process
Let’s Talk Apprenticeships
09:30 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 11:30 - 12:00 13:15 - 13:45
13:00 - 13:30 14:15 - 14:45
11:30 - 11:45 12:50 - 13:05
10:45 - 11:00 13:30 - 13:45 14:30 - 14:45
10:30 - 10:45
12:00 - 12:15 14:00 - 14:15
School of Education, Room CML016
School of Education, Room CML018/114
School of Education, Room CML018/114
Seaborne Library, Room CLR013
Binks Building, Room Room CBK011
Seaborne Library, Room CLR013
Seaborne Library, Room CLR009
Seaborne Library, Room CLR010
Information Fair
Advice and Support
Today at our Information Fair, you can get advice and support from:
Academic Skills
Accommodation
Admissions
Apprenticeships
Language Evening Classes
Careers and Employability
Foundation Studies
Finance
Sport and Active Lifestyle
Student Services
Students’ Union Study Abroad
Tours
Our guided walks and tours are a great way to explore our University and City
Campus Tours
Take a closer look at Exton Park on a studentled campus tour. Tours depart regularly opposite Seaborne Library (map reference 7 ).
Tours will be running regularly from 9:3015:00 and take up to 60 minutes.
Guided walk into the City
First time in Chester? Join one of our guided city walks happening throughout the day. It’s a great chance to get tips on the best spots for food and drink, and to learn more about student life in the city.
Visit the Campus Tour stand opposite the Library for more information (map reference 7 ).
Library Tours
The Library is a key part of your university experience. Our welcoming library team at Seaborne Library are running tours throughout the dayplease visit the helpdesk to learn more (map reference 7 )
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Campus Map ref. Seaborne Library
Accommodation To View
We have the following residences available to view throughout the day. Student Ambassadors will be located at each of our University-owned accommodations until 16:00.
Sumner House
Self-catered, en-suite£149 per week
Fully-catered, en-suite£205 per week
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
John Milton Hall
Self-catered, en-suite From £142 per week
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
Map ref.
Map ref.
On-Campus Accommodation
Grosvenor House
£179 per week
Self-catered studios, en-suite
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
Parkgate Road Houses
From £115 per week
Self-catered standard
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
Astbury House / Fisher House
£200 per week
Fully-catered, en-suite
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
Church College Close
£115 per week
Self-catered standard.
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
Partnership Accommodation
From £175.10 per week
Self-catered, en-suite
Open for Viewings: 10:00 - 15:30
From £175 per week
Self-catered, en-suite
Open for viewings: 10:00 - 16:00
From £189 per week
Self-catered, en-suite
Open for viewings: 10:00 - 16:00
From
Self-catered studios, en-suite
Open for viewings: 10:00 - 16:00
Be sure to visit the city centre if you can, and discover what makes Chester such an amazing place to live. Vibrant, unique and welcoming, Chester is bursting with character and brimming with culture. Take a look at our top picks for your Open Day and see why Chester is a place you could one day call home.
Food and Drink
Chester’s streets are lined with cuisines from around the globe, mixing well-known favourites in with independent eateries. There are hidden foodie gems down side streets and in the new Chester Market on Northgate Street (see map on back page).
Historic Sights
Chester is steeped in history, and you’ll find historical treasures throughout the city – the impressive Cathedral, the iconic Eastgate Clock, the black and white Rows and the Roman Gardens. Walking the Roman walls is a great way to explore and get some incredible views over the city.
Shopping
High street favourites, designer boutiques, independent gems – Chester has everything you need when it comes to shopping. As well as the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, a stroll through some of Chester’s hidden streets uncovers a host of unexpected independent shops, music venues and galleries.
Chester Rows
Chester Indoor Market
Storyhouse River Dee and The Groves
Godstall Lane Chester Cathedral
Events in Chester
Throughout the year Chester is host to a wide range of events for you to enjoy!
Chester Pride
A colourful celebration hosted within Chester city centre which aims to celebrate, empower and support the LGBTQ+ community. Chester Pride will be returning on 16th August 2025.
Chester Races
Held at the oldest racecourse in the world, Chester Races have been running for over 480 years!
Christmas Parade and Markets
Chester hosts its ‘Seven Days of Chirstmas’ parade every year, and has one of the best Christmas markets around.
Theatre in the Park
For the last few summers, Grosvenor Park has been host to a temporary theatre with a variety of shows to enjoy.
Festival of Ideas
Taking place in July, the Festival of Ideas is a programme of free public events on a wide range of themes, co-created by staff and students at the University.
Learning Locations
Please refer to your Open Day Subject Sessions booklet(s) to view today’s information talks and drop-in sessions for each subject areas. Within each subject area you will find out more about the courses we offer within each discipline.
Exton Park is home to the following subject areas:
• Biological Sciences
• Centre for Foundation Studies
• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Counselling
• Criminology
• Education
• English
• Geography and Environment
• History and Archaeology
• Languages and Cultures
• Mathematics
• Medical and Life Sciences
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Sport
• Theology and Religious Studies
• Zoology and Animal Sciences
Gateway House is home to the following subject areas:
• Creative Writing and English
• Journalism
Creative Campus, Kingsway is home to the following subject areas:
• Art and Design
• Media
• Commercial Music
• Performing Arts
Wheeler is home to the following subject areas:
• Graduate Entry Medicine
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Law
• Policing
Queen’s Park is home to the following subject areas:
• Accounting and Finance
• Business and Management
• Events Management
• Marketing
• Tourism
Exton Park Map
Academic Buildings (open to view throughout the day until 16:00)
Downes Building (Sports Hall)
Westminster Building
Chritchley Building
Best Building
NoWFOOD Centre
School of Education
Seaborne Library
Binks Building
Longfield House (Chaplaincy)
Small Hall
and Employability
Anna Sutton Building
Anna Sutton Building (Annexe)
Hollybank Building
Thomas Building
Fitness Centre
Cloisters
Price Tower
Chester Students’ Union
The Bar
Dining Hall
Old College
Senate House and Chapel
The Vicarage
Costcutter
University Accomodation (open to view throughout the day until 16:00)
Grosvenor House
Parkgate Road Houses
Astbury House / Fisher House
Sumner House (CH1 4DS)
Church College Close
John Milton Hall (CH2 1AE)
Wheeler (CH1 1SL)
Kingsway (CH2 2LB)
Queen’s Park (CH4 7AD)
A shuttle bus service will be running between Exton Park and each of our other sites (Creative Campus, Kingsway; Queen’s Park; and Wheeler) throughout the day. Please refer to your Subject Sessions handout for details of bus times. Long Stay Parking Short Stay Parking Reserved Disabled Parking For further information, visit www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Accommodation** 1 Tudor Place: CH2 1AA 2 The Towpath: CH1 4GX 3 Tramways: CH1 3DA
Granary Studios: CH1 2AR ** Please note that these are partnership residences for 2024/25 and that partnership agreements for 2025/26 are yet to be confirmed.
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