Plan your visit
Based on your open day booking, you're visiting our Brackenhurst Campus, which is located on a 500 acre site of fields, woodlands and water.
1. Check-in on arrival
Head to the Main Hall or the Bramley building to check-in and get a handy tote bag. Refreshments can be found in the Refectory.
2. Enjoy a warm welcome
Kick-start your day at our welcome talk to discover why NTU is such an incredible place to study.
For timings, see your open day guide.
3. Get to know your subject
We recommend that you plan the rest of your day around your subject talk and related activities.
your specific subject timetable below.
4. Take a campus tour
Take a student-led campus tour of our Brackenhurst Campus and facilities.
Tours take around 40 minutes and give you the chance to ask our current students about their experience of life at NTU.
5. View accommodation
Visit the Brackenhurst Campus halls of residence between 9 am – 3 pm to explore the accommodation options.
Our Student Accommodation Services team will be available to help you find your new home.
6. Offer holder talk
If you’ve received an offer from NTU, join our offer holder talk to help you prepare for the next steps, including student finance, accommodation options and the support available to you.
Check out your open day guide for timings.
Download your subject timetable
Find your course or subject area of interest below to view the available talks, sessions and tours available on the day.
Meet our staff
Drop-in at the Main Hall between 9 am – 3 pm to meet the people who are dedicated to making your time at NTU the best it can be.
You’ll find the following teams in at the Main Hall who are on hand to answer any questions and to give you more information about what’s on offer at NTU:
- Accommodation
Head to Nottingham Trent Students' Union (NTSU) to find out more about student life and clubs and societies.
Talk to our support teams at the Main Hall to find out about the support available to you. Here you’ll find:
- Employability
- Student Financial Support
- Student Support Services
- Applying to NTU
Quiet space available
We’re committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, and are pleased to offer a dedicated quiet space during our open day. This calm and welcoming room is available for rest and reflection whenever you need a break. Our friendly team will be on hand to chat and can invite relevant staff to join you for one-to-one conversations. You’ll find the space in Room 102 in the Main Hall.
Up to £50 travel cost support
We understand that travel costs can add up. So, to make it easier for you to join us at an upcoming open day, we're offering up to £50 in travel support, based on the distance travelled.
Plan your journey
We recommend you arrive early to fully enjoy our open day and plan ahead to make the most of your visit. If you have any access requirements please email enquiries@ntu.ac.uk ahead of your visit so that we can put suitable provisions in place.
If you're unsure about which campus to attend, check where your subject is taught before planning your journey.
The satnav postcode for our Brackenhurst Campus is NG25 0QF. There are plenty of parking spaces available on site for all visitors.*
If you are a Blue Badge holder or need to bring your car to the University because of your medical condition, we may be able to provide a parking space. Parking is not guaranteed and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
*Has limited electric charging facilities
If you're travelling to Nottingham by coach (National Express or Megabus), you'll arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham City Transport (NCT)’s Pathfinder 26 bus service will take you to our Brackenhurst Campus in 45 minutes. The bus leaves every 30 minutes from the K1 bus stop on King Street, just off the Old Market Square. Visit the NCT site for more information on bus services.
Travel to our open day with National Express and save 30% off coach travel. View our open day travel discount page for more information.
You can get to our Brackenhurst Campus from Nottingham Train Station by catching Nottingham City Transports (NCT)'s Pathfinder 26 bus service from the Southwell Road stop (Stop SN61).
The closest train station to our Brackenhurst Campus is Lowdham. You can then catch Nottingham City Transports (NCT)'s Pathfinder 26 bus service from the War Memorial bus stop to Brackenhurst Campus, the journey takes approximately 20 minutes. Visit the NCT site for more information on bus services.
East Midlands Airport is just 15 miles from Nottingham city centre and has a dedicated bus service between the airport and the city centre.
Making the most of your visit
Visit us virtually
Get a flavour of what studying and living in Nottingham is like before attending our open day with our 360° tour, videos about NTU life, and videos created by our students, all in one place.
Welcome to Nottingham
Visit Nottinghamshire
Open day visitors can enjoy special offers on hotels, attractions, and restaurants with Visit Nottinghamshire.
It's in Nottingham app
Download the free It’s in Nottingham app and search "Nottingham Open Weekend" to find a map of the city's highlights – from great places to eat to the best spots to shop.
Visiting another campus?
If you're planning to visit another of our campuses, find out everything you need to know by selecting the campus below.
If you're unsure about which campus to attend, check where your subject is taught before planning your journey.
Security at NTU
NTU’s Security Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and strives to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone within our campus community.