Open Day Guide
Using our WiFi
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If you are visiting our Kingsway campus, please use the Network: UoC Open Day and the password: openday2026
Discover one of the UK’s most beautiful, student-friendly cities. With talks, tours and drop-in sessions, there’s plenty to see and do at our Open Day!
Use our planner to filter the day’s activities and help you plan your time. Save to your phone or print a copy at home to help your day run smoothly.
What’s on and Where
Join our Vice Chancellor’s Welcome Talk
Meet our Vice Chancellor, and hear more about what you can expect as a student at Chester.
Make sure to check out our combined courses at Chester! You have the option of attending multiple subject sessions so you can discover a combination perfect for you.
We have student-led campus tours throughout the day. Speak to current students and visit key places and spaces including our library, sports facilities and Students’ Union.
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.
Visit Academic Departments Join our Support Talks
Our academic teams are available throughout the day if you want a chat between sessions. Look for the relevant Hub locations in the Open Day planner.
Our friendly support teams will cover Accommodation, Finance, Information for Parents, Apprenticeships and Balancing Study and Work.
Support Talks
Session Type Time Room
Vice Chancellor’s Welcome
Accommodation Talk
Parents and Supporters: Guiding Your Applicant Through the University Process
09:30 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 11:30 - 12:00 13:30 - 14:00
11:30 - 12:00 13:00 - 13:30
10:45 - 11:15 13:30 - 14:00
Let’s Talk Apprenticeships: Q&A Session 10:30 - 10:50 12:00 - 12:20
Earn While You Learn: How Chester Helps You Balance Study and Work 11:30 -12:00 14:15 - 14:45
Your pathway to University as a Mature Student
Money Matters: How Chester Helps you Manage Your Finances
12:00 - 12:20 14:40 - 15:00
12:30-13:00 15:00-15:30
School of Education, Room CSE016
School of Education, Room CSE018/114
School of Education, Room CSE018/114
Seaborne Library, Room CLR013
Binks Building, Room CBK011
Seaborne Library, Room CLR009
Seaborne Library, Room CLR010
Seaborne Library, Room CLR013
Seaborne Library, Room CLR013
Seaborne Library, Room CLR009
Guided Walk into the City Centre 15:00 - 15:30 Campus Tour Stand
Information Fair
Your one-stop shop for information and advice.
• Academic Skills
• Accommodation
• Admissions
• Apprenticeships
• Careers and Employability
• Combination Courses
• Fees and Funding
• Foundation Studies
• Language Evening Classes
• Mature Students
• Sport and Active Lifestyle
• Student Services
• Study Abroad
Learning Locations
Exton Park is home to the following subject areas:
• Accounting and Finance
• Biological Sciences
• Business and Management
• Centre for Foundation Studies
• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Counselling
• Criminology
• Education
• Events Management
• Geography and Environment
• History and Archaeology
• Languages and Cultures
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Sport
• Theology and Religious Studies
• Tourism
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
• Music
• Performing Arts
Bache Hall is home to the following subject area:
• Biomedical Science
Wheeler is home to the following subject areas:
• Graduate Entry Medicine
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Law
• Policing
A weekend in the making.
Discover student life in one of Britain’s most extraordinary cities.
Things to do in Chester while you’re here
River Dee Cruise
Chester Boat, The Groves.
Save 20% on cruises between 19-22 June by using the promo code CHESTERUNI when booking online, terms apply*
What’s On
2-5 July
Festival of Ideas
Thought-provoking talks, debates, and events exploring the big ideas of our time, one for curious minds.
9-31 Aug
Moonlight Flicks
Grab a pizza and enjoy outdoor cinema from cult classics to much loved films. *Booking Required
Magical Mini Golf
Hole in Wand, Eastgate St.
Mini golf meets magic, get a potion or cocktail with entry for just £8.99 when you show this advert*
Beach Brunch
Turtle Bay, Northgate.
Brunch your way, with two small plates and two drinks for £26pp. Or, keep it simple with 2 cocktails for £13, all day, everyday*
Upcoming events we think you’ll love.
3 July - 6 Sept
Storyhouse in the Park
Bring a picnic and watch classic theatre under the open sky. *Booking Required
15 Aug
Chester Pride
A joyful, colourful celebration of Chester’s LGBTQIA+ community open to all.
18 July
Spitting Feathers Beer Festival
A celebration of great beer from one of Cheshire’s best-loved breweries.
23 Aug
Bike Chester
A cycling celebration that opens up the city’s streets in a whole new way.
Visiting with family or meeting up with friends? Find more places to eat, drink, play and stay with our student guide.
Plan your trip and discover more: bit.ly/studychester or head to visitchester.com
*Full offer is available to view on our website and may include additional terms or conditions. We and the vendor reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any time.
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.
Off-Campus Accommodation
The following accommodation is located a short walk away from Exton Park campus. See map references for exact location.
Sumner House
Self-catered, en-suiteFrom £157.15 per week
Fully-catered, en-suite£199.50 per week
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
Powys Court
Self-catered standard
£129.85 per week
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
To view Powys Court please head to the entrance of Sumner House, tours will depart from there.
John Milton Hall
From £149.10 per week.
Self-catered, en-suite
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
Map ref.
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On-Campus Accommodation
The following accommodation is located on Exton Park campus. See map references for exact location.
Grosvenor House
£188.30 per week
Self-catered studios, en-suite
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
Astbury House / Fisher House
£194.95 per week
Fully-catered, en-suite
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
Church College Close
£120.40 per week
Self-catered standard.
Open for viewings: 09:30 - 16:00
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Partnership Accommodation
All a short walk away from Exton Park campus. See map references for exact location
Tudor Place
From £182.10 per week
Self-catered, en-suite
Open for viewings: 10:00 - 16:00
The Towpath
From £192 per week
Self-catered, en-suite
Open for viewings: 10:00 - 17:00
Tramways
From £186 per week
Self-catered, en-suite
Open for viewings: 10:00 - 17:00
Granary Studios
From £182.10 per week
Self-catered studios, en-suite
Open for viewings: 10:00 - 15:00
Please note these are partnership residences for 2026/27 and that partnership agreements for 2027/28 are yet to be confirmed.
City Centre Map
House (CH1 2HT)
Park (CH4 7AD)
(CH2 2LB) Exton Park (CH1 4BJ)
(CH1 3DA)
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
Careers and Employability
Anna Sutton Building
Fitness Centre
Cloisters
Price Tower
Chester Students’ Union
The Bar
Dining Hall
Old College
Senate House and Chapel
The Vicarage
Costcutter
University Accommodation (open to view throughout the day until 16:00)
Grosvenor House
John Milton Hall (CH2 1AE)
Astbury House / Fisher House
Sumner House (CH1 4DS)
Church College Close
Powys Court (CH1 2BF, please refer to p.10 for viewing details)
Useful Numbers
Chester Central InfoPoint – 01244 511550
Admissions – 01244 511000 admissions@chester.ac.uk
Event Queries – 01244 512800 visitus@chester.ac.uk
01244 511000 www.chester.ac.uk