International Pre-Sessional
guide to starting with us 2015
Contents‌
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Welcome
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What to do before you arrive Important checklist
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Your first week – events schedule
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Accommodation
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New facilities at your fingertips
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Things to do in Luton
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Things to do in Bedford
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Things to do in Milton Keynes
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How to find us
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Meet the International Office We are in Room F100, 1st Floor of the Campus Centre Park Square Luton LU1 3JU
Welcome… …to the University of Bedfordshire. We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us and you can be confident that you have made a great choice. You will soon be joining a diverse community of more than 24,000 students from more than 100 countries around the world. Whatever success means to you, at the University of Bedfordshire our supportive staff, outstanding facilities and friendly campuses will give you everything you need to achieve it. We recognise that new environments can take a little getting used to. That is why we have prepared this guide, which includes everything you need to know about your first few weeks with us, including handy checklists, key dates and fun activities to get involved in, both on campus and in the local area. As a student of the University of Bedfordshire you have joined a progressive institution devoted to supporting you and helping you explore and develop the necessary skills to succeed in your future career. I hope your time at the University is enjoyable. Welcome! Bill Rammell Vice Chancellor Vice Chancellor
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What to do before you arrive
What to do before you arrive
Important checklist Follow these checklists for a guide on what you need to do before you arrive, what you need to bring with you in your first week and what you need to do when you arrive.
Before arriving at University Have you organised and paid for your accommodation? Do you know where to collect keys from? Have you arranged transport from the airport to campus? Have you visited: www.beds.ac.uk/registration to find your Registration/Orientation and Induction details? Have you started to pre-register online via: www.beds.ac.uk/sits? Are you ready to pay your Tuition fees when you arrive and have you got sufficient funds to live on? Have you been contacted by a pre-arrival buddy? If not please visit: www.beds.ac.uk/buddies 4
Don’t forget to pack the documents you require for Registration: Your CAS letter, Passport, Visa, Offer Letter and originals of your qualifications.
Arrival in the UK
Arrival in the UK Pre-sessional students should be aim to arrive before the start of their course. We will have a formal registration and orientation for your Pre-sessional and once complete and you register for your degree from day one we have planned exciting social programme and informative events for you. You should book your flight to one of the London airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or Luton. It is best, where possible, to try and arrive between 9am and 5pm, as this will ensure you have an easier journey up to Bedfordshire. If you are going to arrive outside these hours please contact your University Accommodation or landlord to make sure they are expecting you. University Halls can arrange bedding for you if needed for a small extra cost. If you are staying in a hotel or bed & breakfast temporarily please arrange an early or late check-in if required. Travelling to your campus from the airport Please make sure you have checked on your offer letter whether your course is based in Luton, Bedford or Milton Keynes campus to plan your onward journey from the airport to your campus accordingly.
Travelling to campus using public transport
Luton campus From London Heathrow Airport:
By coach – the National Express coach is the most convenient way of travelling from Heathrow to Luton. It departs from the central bus station between Terminals 1, 2 and 3. By train – an underground service is available from Terminals 1-3 (Terminals 4 and 5 have their own separate underground station). Take a train on the Piccadilly Line to St Pancras International. From there take a First Capital Connect train to Luton
Bedford campus From London Heathrow Airport: By train – an underground service is available from
Terminals 1-3 (Terminals 4 and 5 have their own separate underground station). Take a train on the Piccadilly Line to St Pancras International. From there take a First Capital Connect train to Bedford.
From London Gatwick Airport: By train – take the First Capital Connect train service
direct to Bedford
University Campus Milton Keynes From London Heathrow Airport: By coach – the National Express coach is the most
From London Gatwick Airport: By train – take the First Capital Connect train directly to Luton
convenient way of travelling from Heathrow to Milton Keynes.
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What to bring
Don’t Forget! As an international student about to move away to university in the UK the most important things to bring with you are your visa, your passport and your CAS. You can find everything else when you arrive but there are some important things that you can do to make moving to the UK easier. Check out our ‘Top 5’ things to do before you come to UK.
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Get kitted out The weather in the UK is likely to be considerably colder than your home country so do pack some warm clothes. Don’t panic though if you have nothing suitable - the University is very close to the town centre which is packed with shops and a market full of clothes at bargain prices so you won’t get cold. But don’t forget to bring your warm weather clothes - the sun shines here too!
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Put a roof over your head It’s important that you have at least organised somewhere to stay when you first arrive. University accommodation will give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and study with students from many different backgrounds – many of whom will become friends for life. Check out what is available online before you come and sort out your home away from home before you leave - that way you will know where you are going, your family will know you are safe and it will mean you can focus on enjoying your first weeks as a UK student. www.studentvillagebeds.com Find out more on page 20
What to bring
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Essentials You’ll make loads of new friends at University but photos of family and friends from home are a great touch! And if you are planning to watch TV here you’ll need a licence - visit www.tvlicensing.co.uk. And finally, make sure you have that 100 per cent essential student item, the alarm clock, that way you can rest assured you won’t miss any of those 9am lectures!
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Taking care of yourself During your first week you should register with our Health Centre. Please bring details of any vaccinations including any meningitis vaccinations with you and information about current medication and allergies. And in the interests of fun and fitness make sure you bring your sports kit along with you, that way you can make the most of our fantastic sports facilities at both Luton and Bedford.
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For more information please visit:
It’s good to talk Make sure you can stay in touch with friends and family at home so do bring your mobile phone with you and make sure that it is set up to work in the UK. We can give you a SIM card with your Welcome Pack and you’ll get some extra credit the first time you top up!
www.beds.ac.uk/
registration
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Orientation Schedule - 2 Week Pre-sessional Course Orientation
Date
2 February
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Event
Time
Location
Welcome to Bedfordshire
09:00-09:30
J308 (3rd floor of J-Block near Business School)
Registration
09:30-11:30
SiD Level 1
Password Test
11:30-13:00
The Language Centre
Academic Induction
13:00-13:45
J306a
BREO Training
13:45-14:00
J306a
Introduction to International Office and Visa Service
14:00-15:00
J306a
Learning Resource Centre introduction How to access and use the Library
15:00-16:00
J306a
Cost
Belong at Bedfordshire University You will get all the support you need at Bedfordshire from the International Office, Student Information Desk and the staff in your Faculty. Visit beds.ac.uk/internationalsupport to find out more...
“I arrived in the UK and could not believe how cold it was but the welcome at the University was very warm.”
“I like being so close to London so I can enjoy the city life with my friends without the costs of living there.” Li Xiang BSc Accounting and Finance
“There is a lot of support for international students especially from the International Office” Iris Perami BA(Hons) Public Relations student
Lilian Chinwe Soribe BSc Nursing Studies
“I will always say and I will keep saying it. I love the way Bedfordshire deals with International students.” Robert Alwell, MSc Public Health
Everything just clicked! My colleagues are amazing, my professors are amazing and the resources are just brilliant. If you come here you are here to stay!”
“There are students here from so many countries Europe, Asia, America - I have made a lot of friends.” Tejpreet Dhillon, BA (Hons) Marketing (India)
“The advice I would give to anyone applying to the University of Bedfordshire is that they have made the best decision of their lives”
James Ogege, BEng Electronic Engineering
Ashwin Kumar, BSc Computer Science and Software Engineering “The University of Bedfordshire is a big family. It offers a really warm welcoming environment for overseas students.” Qianyi Zhao, BA (Hons) Media Production
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Accommodation
Accommodation Short Term Options: If you have arrived arrive in Luton without any long term accommodation booked or ready for you, then there are some short term options you could use to give yourself time to find something more suitable. The cheapest short term accommodation is usually a B&B - Bed & Breakfast room in Luton town. They will provide you with somewhere to sleep and breakast but are not suitable to stay in long term. There are two B&Bs close to the Luton Campus: Bed and Breakfast in Luton The Hardware Café Single room: From £25 per night 80A Castle Street, Luton, Beds, LU1 3AJ Tel: +44 7940 573 988 Email: hello@synnott.co.uk Hill House Bed & Breakfast Single room: From £40 per night 93 London Road, Luton, Beds, LU1 3RG Tel: +44 (0)1582 722725 Hotels in Luton. Luton Hotel Residences: 92 Chapel Street Luton LU1 5DD 01582 726009 www.lutonhotelresidence.com Easy Hotel 40A Guildford Street Luton LU1 2PA 01582 482119 www.easyhotel.com Stockwood Hotel 41/43 Stockwood Crescent Luton LU1 3SS 01582 721000 www.stockwoodhotel.com Hotels in Bedford (10mins from Campus) Travel Lodge Goldington Road 403 Goldington Road Bedford MK41 0DS 0871 559 1804 www.travelodge.co.uk
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Go to www.beds.ac.uk/accommodation to find out University Halls of Residence like Fitzroy Court (opposite)
E-mail:hillhouse@istirling.com
Private Rented Accommodation If you wish to stay in private rented accommodation, these are some of the useful websites that can help. www.spareroom.co.uk and www.gumtree.com.At the beginning of the academic year in September and October there are usually many other students looking for accommodation at the same time, and many room options are available.
Accommodation
Accommodation You can also go to one of the Accommodation agents in Luton. These agents have been recommended by previous students at the University.
TL Properties: TL HOUSE, 21 Guildford Street, Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2NQ Tel: +44 1582 705013
www.tlproperties.co.uk E: tomloy@tlproperties.co.uk
Raymond Fox 28 Wellington Street, Luton LU1 2QH Tel: +44 1582 450 100 www.raymondfox.co.uk E:info@raymondfox.co.uk
The University Accommodation company (Campus Living) has just started a list of approved accommodation providers in Luton and Bedford towns which is now available at www. studentpadbeds.co.uk There are currently twelve properties live on the site all from Bedford at the moment but they are hoping to get more landlords from other areas soon! Staying with a Host Family - this can be a great way to improve your English and get to know local culture. Host family rooms usually cost between £70 and £100 per week in Luton including all bills except telephone calls. You would usually have one private bedroom in the family house, and then share all the other facilities of the house such as bathroom, washing, cooking and garden. Please come to the International Office to get a list of all the host family rooms in Luton and Bedford. Accommodation Advice: Come to the International Office to speak to an International Student Advisor or contact the Student Union Advice Centre on: 01582 743264 or 743276 or 743275. Alternatively you can email SU: Louise.Tadiar@beds. ac.uk. Accommodation Insurance: Living in the UK is relatively safe, but we advise all students to get Contents Insurance for their belongings. So if any of your belongings are lost or damaged you will be covered for the loss. Popular insurance companies dealing with students are: §§ Endsleigh Insurance: www.endsleigh.co.uk §§ Cover-4 Students: www.cover4students.com
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Fitzroy Court, Luton
Ideally you should arrange your accommodation before you arrive at the University. If you haven’t yet secured your place in our accommodation you can find all the details on our website: www.studentvillagebeds.com
Luton campus We have more than 1,800 rooms available for students studying at our Luton campus. Our new ultra-modern en-suite accommodation Fitzroy Court and Wenlock Court offer fully furnished en-suite flats. Each flat has a spacious kitchen/lounge area, in addition to fantastic communal areas including a gym at no extra charge. The Student Village also provides accommodation at Lea Halls and Guildford Halls with standard shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, social space/lounge and access to 24 hour assistance. There’s also dedicated postgraduate and students over 25 accommodation for a more quiet residential life at the heart of the town centre.
Bedford campus Students at the Bedford campus can opt to live at the Student Village or at Liberty Park, all of which are located on campus. The Student Village offers 168 rooms with different rooming options; from en-suites rooms to budget-saving study rooms with shared bathroom and kitchens. Whereas, Liberty Park offers 430 en-suite study bedrooms grouped into flats, with fantastic communal areas and an on-site gym.
UCMK, Milton Keynes campus Accommodation for the UCMK campus, Milton Keynes are being reserved at our committed accommodation partners in Bedford. Transport provisions have been arranged for all students with academic classes at our UCMK campus. There are also a number of private-rented accommodation options available to students who choose to study at our UCMK campus in Milton Keynes. For more information email: bedsadmin@clvuk.com
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Liberty Park, Bedford
Artist's impression of the new library, ready 2015
Alexon building
New facilities at your fingertips
New facilities at your fingertips
We provide you with the best possible environment in which to succeed. Take a look below to get a snap shot of some of the latest additions and developments on campus which you can make use of during your time with us.
Postgraduate Centre
Luton developments Brand-new Library
Professional Postgraduate Centre
At our Luton campus, work is underway on a brand-new, seven-storey library that will offer state-of-the-art IT equipment, in addition to increased space for study either individually or as a group, by 2015.
Our Postgraduate students can benefit from access to our new Postgraduate and Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) Centre which opened in spring 2013. Built specifically for Postgraduate students, this bespoke facility includes two Harvard-style lecture theatres, teaching spaces and individual study spaces, as well as a Postgraduate lounge and games room.
Exhibiting the best Located just off-campus, we’ve opened brand-new facilities for our School of Art and Design. The Alexon building provides students with dedicated studio and exhibition space, and replicates the kind of creative space you’d expect to see in industry.
Bedford developments
Artist’s impression of the new teaching building
Brand-new teaching space At our Bedford campus work is underway on a brand-new three-storey building that will offer a number of high-quality teaching spaces, as well as informal learning spaces, lecture theatres and a new student services centre by 2015.
Top of our game Our Physical Education and Sport Science Centre, which was used to train athletes in the 2012 Olympics, provides you with access to the latest sport and exercise science technology to help assess and develop your sport performance. Work has also been underway to refurbish our sports hall, and upgrade our changing rooms, allowing our Bedford campus to offer facilities that meet national championship standards.
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Things to do in Luton
Things to do in Luton Interest and cultural 1 University of Bedfordshire
Luton campus University Square, LU1 3JU This maybe your base for three or more years. The Students Union and Beds SU bar is located in the Campus Centre.
2 The Mall Arndale LU1 2LJ Home to Luton Market with Halal meat, fresh fruit and veg, Caribbean, Philipino and African food stalls and more than 120 high street shops including TK MAXX, Primark and Topshop, right on your doorstep. 3 The Galaxy
Bridge Street, LU1 2NB This complex offers 11 cinema screens, 16 bowling lanes, American pool tables, air hockey and a number of restaurants.
4 The hat Factory
Bute Street, LU1 2EY Playing host to everything from jazz to comedy nights, this is Luton’s premier entertainment venue.
5 Train Station
Station Road, LU1 2LT You can be in central London within 30 minutes, as well as a host of other exciting places you can visit.
6 London Luton Airport
Airport Way, LU2 9LY This airport is only three miles from our Luton campus, so you can benefit from cheap flights to many destinations.
7 Luton Hoo
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Golf Hotel and Spa Just two miles from Campus Luton Hoo is a beautiful stately home now run as a 5* hotel. For a taste of real English culture try afternoon tea at the hotel. If your parents come to stay its a great place to take them for an affordable dinner at the Brasserie.
10 Luton Halal Meat Store
Useful shops
8 Welcome Supermarket
52 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET This small sells a great range of everyday essentials for Chinese and Asian cooking. The larger Worldwide Cash & Carry in Union Street has an wider range of Asian groceries.
9 Iceland
52 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET This is a great place to get your daily essentials from teabags, milk and bread to washing up liquid and loo rolls. Very student friendly prices, close to c ampus.
189 Dunstable Road, Bury Park LU1 1BT One of many local Halal butchers with a wide range of products on offer.
11 Abi Polish Food Store
172 Dunstable Road Bury Park LU1 1BT This is a very convenient food shop selling a range of Polish delicacies.
12 Johal Food Store
76 Dumfries Street Bury Park LU1 5BU Sri-Lankan Tamil groceries and a wide range of other products.
13 Ujan Bhati
104a Dunstable Road Bury Park LU1 1EW Bengali and Indian grocery and convenience store.
14 Liquid & Envy
Gordon Street, LU1 2QP You won’t want to miss out on Monday’s Fuzzy Logic student nights. Look out for the weekly Fancy Dress Themes and upcoming PA’s.
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Park Street, LU1 3JX sub2 is your student venue. Home to the official student Wednesday night, For BUCS Sake, the venue also hosts live music events and a variety of student led activities.
Sport 18 Venue 360
21 Pade
22 Desert Rose Cafe
Gipsy Lane, LU1 3JH Venue 360 is the official home for all University Sports, Leisure and Fitness in Luton, so if you are a University of Bedfordshire student then look no further. It also includes six outdoor and two indoor tennis courts. And, with a University ID card you can also get great discounts!
19 Inspire: Luton Sports Village
Bury Park, LU1 3EY This complex has a coffee shop, internet cafe, restuarant and shisha bar - Arabellas Lounge.
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20 Luton Town Football Club
16 Nadeem Plaza
Park Street, LU1 3JX sub2 is your student venue. Home to the official student Wednesday night, For BUCS Sake, the venue also hosts live music events and a variety of student led activities.
Restaurants
Hitchin Road, LU2 8DD This state-of-the-art, multi-sport facility has a 50m, 8 lane swimming pool and a 10m, world class diving facility. In addition Inspire houses a 100 station gym that is pay as you go as well as running a wide range of fitness classes. Kenilworth Road Stadium, LU4 8AW Cheer on the local football team, The Hatters, at the 10,000-seat stadium, which is only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
To find out more, please visit:
www.beds.ac.uk/
39 Wellington Street, LU1 2QH Popular and good quality African bar and restaurant which also does takeaways. Take advantage of the student deals.
Things to do in Luton
Clubs and Bars
Park Street, LU1 2NB Luton’s first Shisha cafe opened in 2004 and serves a delicious range of arab delicacies.
23 Papa J’s
Wellington Street, LU1 5AF Indian Tapas restaurant serving a great range of delicous south indian dishes menu and very popular with students.
24 La Dolce Vita
Park Street, LU1 3ET Enjoy Italian food in the setting of a 17th century former coach house or in the courtyard garden with fine Italian wines, traditional pastas and homemade pizzas.
25 The Coffee House
Park Street, Luton LU1 3EP Grab a coffee, milkshake, pastry or panini and while away an afternoon. Right opposite the University, this hot spot is great to relax in.
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Things to do in Bedford
Things to do in Bedford Interest and cultural 1 University of Bedfordshire
Bedford campus Polhill Avenue, MK41 9EA Check out our professional 280-seat theatre, state-of-the-art PE and Sport Science Centre and en-suite halls of residence, all located on campus.
2 Harpur Shopping Centre
Home Lane, MK40 1TJ Shop ‘til you drop at Primark, Debenhams, Topshop, JJB Sports, New Look, Argos, Boots and many more outstanding retail outlets.
3 Aspects Leisure Centre
Newnham Avenue, MK41 9LN This entertainment complex houses Bedford’s Cineworld cinema, a bingo hall, Fitness First gym, plus fast food restaurants including Pizza Hut and McDonald’s.
4 Bedford River Fesitval
River Great Ouse The River Great Ouse plays host to the Bedford River Festival every other July, and features a fair, fireworks, music and hot air balloons.
5 Priory Country Park
MK41, 9SK With 68 acres of stunning countryside and woodland, plus a beautiful lake, Priory Country Park is the perfect place to escape for a picnic.
6 St Paul’s and Harpur Square
MK40 1TN Bedford has hosted thriving markets for more than 800 years and they trade on Wednesdays and Saturdays in St Paul’s and Harpur Square.
7 Train Station
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Ashburnham Road, MK40 1DR Travel to London’s St Pancras International in just 40 minutes, or you can treat yourself to a day out and explore Brighton, Nottingham and Leicester using Bedford’s rail links.
Bars 8 Yates
53-55 High Street, MK40 1RZ DJs, drinks and dishes that won’t break the bank, this bar, club and restaurant has got your entertainment covered. Check out the vodka jellies.
9 The Banker’s Draft
115 High Street, MK40 1NU With all the great offers you’d expect in a Wetherspoon pub, this is a great place to start your night out.
10 The Rose
45 High Street, MK40 1RY Open until 2am, this bar and club is home to Bedford’s finest up-and-coming DJs and MCs.
11 Chameleon Bar
14-15 Saint Paul’s Square, MK40 1SL A great bar for drinks deals and party anthems throughout the weekend, it’s a very popular place to start your night out. There’s also a decent menu and even a free meal on certain evenings when you buy a drink!
12 Barley Mow
Loyes Street, MK40 1EZ An intimate venue, open till late, this friendly gay pub won the People’s Choice award at the 2014 Best Bar None awards.
13 The Hub
Bedford campus, Polhill Avenue, MK41 9EA Your Students’ Union bar. Famous for its cocktails, karaoke and live music nights. Now with Sky Sports!
Sport
Restaurants
14 Elements Nightclub
19 Bedford Blues Rugby Club
23 Dragon Restaurant
15 The Pad
20 Alexander Sports Centre
24 Indiya Restaurant
29 Mill Street, MK40 3EU As an official Beds SU bar/club, you’re likely to bump into a whole load of fellow Bedfordshire students here.
2 Lurke Street, MK40 3HY Run by and for music lovers, The Pad hosts the best ‘n’ busiest Indie nights on Saturdays and welcomes various special guests on Fridays, so don’t miss out!
16 Esquires
60a Bromham Road, MK42 2QG Bedford’s premier live music venue has played host to a number of the UK’s biggest bands, including Coldplay (twice!), Franz Ferdinand, Muse, Bloc Party, and many more.
17 Vibe
St. Peters Street, MK40 2PN With two rooms, three floors and a huge sound system this official Beds SU club guarantees a raucous night out.
18 Bedford Corn Exchange
St Paul’s Square, MK40 1SL From Kylie tribute nights to performances from its resident Philharmonia Orchestra, this music, theatre and comedy venue has it all.
Goldington Road, MK40 3NF Cheer the mighty Bedford Blues at their 7,000-seat stadium, and look out for special student discounts.
Sidney Road, MK40 2BQ This sport centre has outdoor playing fields, a climbing wall, indoor badminton courts and a gym. Special membership rates are available for University of Bedfordshire students.
21 Bedford International Athletics Stadium
Barkers Lane, MK41 9SB Be a winner with the eight-lane athletics track, an American football pitch, two rugby pitches and a weights room. Full-time students can get concessions too!
22 Priory Marina
Barkers Lane, MK41 9DJ Just two miles from Bedford, this beautiful country park marina offers canoeing lessons, boat hire, sailing, plus cycle hire, as nature reserve and riverside walks.
River Street, MK40 1PX Make sure you’re hungry before heading here as it has an all-you-caneat Chinese and Thai buffet.
Things to do in Bedford
Clubs
1-2 The Broadway, MK40 2TE Spice up your life and satisfy your craving for curry at Indiya with a terrific tikka or a brilliant biryani.
25 Asia Lounge
66 High Street, MK40 1NT A fantastic pan-Asian restaurant and cocktail bar, with a huge menu of amazing dishes. For something lighter on the pocket, try their lunch deal.
26 Riverside Grill
19 Castle Lane, MK40 3NT Gaze out at the river as you enjoy great grilled food in the contemporary and stylish Riverside Grill. The burgers are not to be missed!
To find out more, please visit:
www.beds.ac.uk/
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Things to do in Milton Keynes (MK)
Things to do in Milton Keynes (MK) Interest and cultural 1 UCMK
University Campus Milton Keynes Avebury Boulevard, MK9 3HS Check out our new campus in Milton Keynes.
2 thecentre:MK and Midsummer Place
Silbury Blvd, MK9 3EP and 67 Midsummer Place, MK9 3GB Combined these two shopping centres make one of the largest covered shopping areas in Europe, boasting more than 400 shops.
3 Xscape Milton Keynes Xscape complex, MK9 3XS
This massive complex includes a 16-screen cinema, restaurants, bars and a wide range of sporting facilities (see Sport section).
4 Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival
Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, MK15 0DS Every year, up to 60 crews battle it out watched by several thousand spectators.
5 Milton Keynes Theatre
500 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3NZ In the heart of MK’s Theatre District, this is the most successful theatre outside of London’s West End.
6 The National Bowl
Watling Street (V4), MK5 8AA This huge, open air venue has a capacity of 65,000 and hosts some of the UK’s largest mega-concerts.
7 Bletchley Park Sherwood Drive, MK3 6EB 18
Britain’s best kept secret during World War II, Bletchley Park saw the code breaking process lead to the world’s first electronic computer, Colossus.
8 Milton Keynes Central Train Station
302 Eldergate, MK9 1LA Milton Keynes Central provides train links across the UK and direct routes to London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street.
Bars 9 Lloyds No 1 Bar 7 Savoy Crescent, MK9 3PU
This pub offers great value, is open seven days a week and until 3am at the weekends.
10 Moon Under Water Xscape complex, MK9 3XS
This pub provides a good selection of local ales.
11 Revolution
Xscape complex, MK9 3XS This popular chain has over 90 different types of vodka and is open until 2am.
12 Snobar
Xscape complex, MK9 3XS The perfect après ski venue, overlooking the slopes.
13 Cookies & Cream
3 Savoy Crescent, MK9 3PU Open three nights a week this is a stylish nightclub with regular special guest DJs.
14 Groove
Sport 16 Xscape Milton Keynes
602 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3XS Home to Europe’s largest indoor snozone for skiing and snowboarding. It also includes indoor skydiving, rock climbing, bowling, a casino and gym.
499 Lower Twelfth Street, MK9 3PY This retro bar and club is open every weekend, has three main rooms and provides a mix of music to suit all tastes.
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15 Wonderworld MK
Along Silbury Boulevard and Avebury Boulevard Take a walk or put on your skates to explore MK’s green oasis in the heart of the city.
Xscape complex, MK9 3XS Offering a range of cocktails, shots and pitchers this venue has three main rooms the Secret Garden, Yesterday and Tomorrow.
MK1 1ST This 22,000 capacity stadium is home to the city’s League 1 football team.
18 Campbell Park
19 Willen Lake
V10 Brickhill Street, MK15 0DS Open seven days a week, water sports include windsurfing, power boating, paddle sports and sailing.
Restaurants 22 hub:mk
MK9 2HP Offering a selection of sophisticated dining options including: Brasserie Blanc, Browns Bar & Brasserie, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Loch Fyne, Strada and Zizzi.
23 thecentre:mk
24 Silbury Blvd, MK9 3EP Here’s a taster of the huge range of restaurants offered in thecentre:mk Café Rouge, Carluccio’s, Giraffe, Jamie’s Italian, Nandos, Pizza Express, Wagamama and YoSushi.
Things to do in Milton Keynes (MK)
Clubs
24 Theatre District
MK9 3PU There’s a great mix of restaurants to suit all tastes; including TGI Friday, Bella Italia, and Zizzi, as well as Elements offering global buffet-style dining.
20 Silverstone
Towcester, NN12 8TN The iconic motor race course is just 15 minutes drive from Milton Keynes.
21 National Badminton Centre
To find out more, please visit:
www.beds.ac.uk/
Bradwell Road, MK8 9LA Open to the public and the training centre for England’s world-class squad.
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How to find us
How to find us Our campuses are easy to get to by road, rail or air. So, wherever you are coming from, just follow these simple directions:
Luton
Luton campus Situated 30 miles north of London, the University’s Luton campus boasts superb road, rail and air links. • Luton is just off the M1 at junction 10 northbound, and junction 11 southbound •
Luton railway station is a five-minute walk from the Luton campus and is served by First Capital Connect trains from London St Pancras International and Bedford
• London Luton Airport is three miles away and has easy access by taxi or airport bus
Bedford Bedford campus Bedford lies 46 miles north of London on the main A6 route and offers easy access from both the north and south. • From the north, leave the M1 at junction 14 and take the A422 • From the south, leave the M1 at junction 13 and then follow the A421 • Bedford railway station is served by First Capital Connect trains from London St Pancras International
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How to find us
Milton Keynes University Campus Milton Keynes Our new Milton Keynes campus is situated 54 miles from London and is served by great road and rail links. • Located on the M1 at junction 13, northbound and junction 14, southbound • Rail connections maintained by Virgin and London Midland • Coach services to many cities can be accessed via the train station, town centre or Coachway
For more information please visit:
www.beds.ac.uk/
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