Plan your visit
Based on your open day booking, you're visiting our City Campus, which is right in the heart of Nottingham city centre. Our Newton building (pictured) is a key feature in the city’s skyline.
1. Check-in on arrival
Head to the Newton building to check-in, grab a printed copy of the open day guide, find complimentary refreshments, and toilets.
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.
Download your specific subject timetable below.
4. Take a campus tour
Take a student-led tour of our City Campus and facilities.
Tours take around 45 minutes and give you the chance to ask our current students about their experience of life at NTU.
5. View accommodation
Visit City 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.
- Animation, Games and VFX
- Content Creation
- Design for Film and Television, Filmmaking and Film Technology
- Design for Performance
- Fashion Management, Marketing and Communications
- Fashion, Textiles and Knitwear
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design and Illustration
- Photography
Music, Live Events, Esports and Foundation courses
Please head to the Metronome building for the information hubs.
Welcome talks will take place from 9.15–9.45 am and will be repeated from 12.15–12.45 pm.
Shuttle buses will run between Dryden Street and Beck Street every 20 minutes, from 8.40 am to 3 pm.
London Campus
If your course is delivered at our London Campus, all the pre-arrival information for the Open Day can be found here: Visiting our London Campus.
- English Language and Linguistics
- Creative Writing and English
- History
- Joint Honours (Humanities)
- Journalism
- Media
- Policing and Criminology
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Social Work and Health Care
- Sociology
Our Childhood, Education and Teacher Training and Nursing and Paramedicine subjects are based on Clifton Campus.
Meet our staff
Drop-in to the Newton building: Central Court, Level 0 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 the Newton building who are on hand to answer any questions and to give you more information about what’s on offer at NTU:
- Accommodation (Old Chemistry Theatre)
- Nottingham City
- Nottingham Trent Students' Union (NTSU) (SU building)
- NTU Arts
- NTU Faith and Chaplaincy
- NTU Global – including Study Abroad (City Global Lounge: Ground Floor, 23 Goldsmith Street)
- NTU Sport
Talk to our support teams in the Newton building to find out about the support available to you. Here you’ll find:
- Applying to NTU
- Employability
- Student Financial Support
- Student Support Services
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 Support and Wellbeing Hub: Newton building, Level 0.
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 arriving early to make the most of your visit.
If you have any access requirements, please email enquiries@ntu.ac.uk in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Not sure which campus to attend? Check where your subject is taught before planning your journey.
Car parks
The closest and largest parking facilities to our City Campus are:
- Talbot Street (NG1 5GG)* discounted parking is available for visitors.
- Trinity Square (NG1 4BH)*
- The Victoria Centre (NG1 3PR)*
*Has electric charging facilities.
Type the postcode into your satnav or maps app to find each address. More information on city centre parking can be found on the Nottingham City Council website.
If you are a Blue Badge holder or need to bring your car to the University because of your medical condition, there is a range of Blue Badge car parking across the city.
Restricted routes around City Campus
Please avoid driving on Goldsmith Street and Shakespeare Street, as these are restricted areas and may incur fines.
Park & Ride
If you’re travelling to Nottingham by car, we recommend you use the city's park and ride services and continue your journey by tram. Use one of the following sites and board any tram serving the Toton Lane or the Clifton South line:
- The Forest (NG7 6AQ) – journey time: approximately 5 minutes
- Wilkinson Street (NG7 7NW) – journey time: approximately 10 minutes
- Phoenix Park (NG8 6AS) – journey time: approximately 20 minutes
Make sure you buy a ticket before you board the tram to avoid penalty fares and get off at the Nottingham Trent University stop. We recommend that you purchase a discounted £8 family tram ticket, which is valid for one or two adults and up to three children travelling on the day.
If you're travelling to Nottingham by coach (National Express or Megabus), you'll arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Travel to our open day with National Express and save 30% off coach travel. View our open day travel discount page for more information.
Nottingham Train Station is approximately 15 minutes walk from the city centre. You can also get to our City Campus from the station by tram. Board any tram serving Hucknall or Phoenix Park and get off at the Old Market Square stop. From here, it's a five minute walk to our Newton building – just follow the tram tracks up Market Street and on to Goldsmith Street.
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 campus, find out everything you need to know by selecting the campus below. 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.