Plan your visit
Based on your open day booking, you're visiting our Clifton Campus, which is just four miles south of Nottingham city centre.
With warm weather expected, we've designated a cooler space on campus where you can take a break and keep refreshed between sessions. At Clifton, this is in the Ada Byron King building, room ABK015. Our staff and student ambassadors will be happy to direct you there as needed.
To help you stay comfortable throughout the day, don't forget to bring a refillable water bottle, and make use of the water refill stations available across campus. Please make sure to bring sunscreen and a hat for any time spent moving between buildings and from transport.
1. Check-in on arrival
Head to the Pavilion 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 Clifton 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 Clifton 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 to the Pavilion building foyer 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 Pavilion building who are on hand to answer any questions and to give you more information about what’s on offer at NTU:
- Accommodation
- NTU Arts
- NTU Faith and Chaplaincy
- NTU Global — including Study Abroad (Clifton Global Lounge)
- NTU Sport
- Nottingham Trent Students' Union (NTSU building)
Talk to our support teams in the Pavilion 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 we’re 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 this space in Room P11 of the Teaching and Learning building.
Open day travel discounts
Save money on your journey to an undergraduate open day at NTU.
If you're travelling by train please check your route in advance as some services may be reduced or running on alternative routes this weekend. Visit the Network Rail website for the latest information.
Plan your journey
With several events taking place in Nottingham this weekend, we recommend checking your journey before you travel and allowing extra time where possible.
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 parking spaces* are available on campus and the satnav postcode address is NG11 8NS.
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. Clifton Sports Hub car park is reserved for Blue Badge holders only, however, 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 near the train station, which is approximately four miles from our Clifton Campus.
Upon arrival, you can catch the NCT number 1 bus from the stop on Carrington Street (Nottingham Railway Station, S2), which will drop you opposite our Clifton Campus on the A453 (NTU Clifton, CL83). More information on fares and timetables can be found on the NCT website.
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 four miles from Clifton Campus.
Upon arrival, you can catch the NCT number 1 bus from the stop on Carrington Street (Nottingham Railway Station, S2), which will drop you opposite our Clifton Campus on the A453 (NTU Clifton, CL83). More information on fares and timetables can be found on the NCT website.
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.