Open Day Guide
You can view and download the full programme of activities in our Autumn Open Day Guide which will be available on this page in August 2024. The guide includes information about all the general and subject sessions, so you can start planning your day in advance of your visit. We recommend planning around the subject sessions you're interested in before taking the time to view accommodation, attend our general talks and drop-in sessions and visit the Information Zone.
You can also pick up a copy of the programme when you arrive at your Open Day.
Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Sciences have limited space on some of their activity, so booking in advance is essential. You’ll be able to view and book these activities after selecting your course(s) of interest on the booking form.
If you're interested in attending these sessions and didn’t book at the time of registering for an Open Day, you can use the 'My Events' button on your confirmation email to add them to your booking. Pre-bookable sessions are limited to one guest only and you must select this at the time of booking or use the 'Manage Guests' option in 'My Events' to make any changes.
All other subject activities will be drop-in on the day on a first come first served basis, and do not require booking.
Getting here
The university campus is just a short walk from the city centre and easily accessible by public transport. You’ll find useful information about getting here on our visiting the University webpages, as well as our online campus maps. A good place to head for if you're walking to campus is University Square, where you’ll find our main welcome stands on Open Day. The postcode of the Guild of Students on University Square is L3 5TR.
If you do intend to drive, please note that parking is restricted on and around campus, so we recommend using the city centre car parks. The nearest public car park is on Mount Pleasant (postcode L3 5TB) which is around a 5-10 minute walk from University Square. More information about this car park and other Liverpool council car parks can be found on the council car parks webpages. You'll also find a number of car parks at Liverpool One, around a 15 minute walk from campus.
You can also enjoy your Open Day at the University of Liverpool with 30% off return coach travel with National Express.
Whilst we love seeing your furry friends exploring our external campus, dogs are not permitted inside university buildings or on university transport. Registered Assistance Dogs are welcome in all areas of the University.
Where to start
University Square is at the heart of campus and is your hub on Open Day. Here you can pick up a guide and a tote bag, get directions and chat to our helpful staff.
Attending one of the welcome talks is also another good place to start your day. Find out what it means to study at the original redbrick university, and why this could be the place for you! Times and locations can be found in the Open Day Guide which will be available in August.
Our top tips for getting the most out of Open Day
Plan your day in advance
Bring a pen and make use of the Open Day planner in the guide!
Prepare questions
Our tutors and staff will be around to answer questions about the subjects you’re interested in.
Wear comfy clothes and shoes
Open Days are packed with activities from start to finish so make sure you're dressed in something you'll be comfortable in all day.
Stay hydrated
We recommend you bring a reusable water bottle; our water refill stations can be found on our campus map in the Open Day Guide (page 32).
Chat to our current Student Advocates
They'll give you a real insight into what it's like to study and live here!
Explore our city
We recommend taking the opportunity to enjoy everything Liverpool has to offer while you're here.
Information Zone
Step into the original redbrick building, the Victoria Gallery and Museum, any time between 9am and 3.30pm and visit the Information Zone to pick up information and speak to our representatives from:
- Accommodation
- Applying and Admissions
- Foundation Programmes
- Global Opportunities
- Libraries
- Widening Participation
- Campus Food and Drink
- Sustainability Team
Accommodation tours
There are three ways to find out about accommodation on Open Day. Choose the option that suits your day most.
Attend a presentation
Find out what accommodation is available at the University of Liverpool, how to apply and how much it costs.
Speak to the team
The team are available in the Information Zone to explain the different accommodation options and answer any questions you may have about accommodation.
View accommodation
Booking is required for on-campus accommodation tours. We'll email you two weeks before the Open Day with details of how to do this. If you book with less than two weeks to go, then just check your confirmation email for further information.
On-campus accommodation tours will be available for Crown Place, Vine Court, Melville Grove and Philharmonic Court.
Most people visiting Greenbank Student Village choose to join one of our coach tours which leave regularly from campus. You don't need to book to join one of these coach tours. There are also a limited number of self-drive places for Greenbank. If you'd prefer to drive yourself, you'll need to book the self-drive option. As with the on-campus accommodation tours, we'll email you two weeks before the Open Day with further information.
More information about our accommodation can be found on our dedicated accommodation webpages.
Food and drink
We have plenty of places across campus to stop for refreshments, ranging from hot snacks and sandwiches to bar meals and pizza. You’ll find independent food vendors across our campus offering choices such as cakes, crepes and street food. There are also vending machines throughout our campus buildings providing hot and cold drinks and snacks if you'd prefer to grab something on the go.
Don’t forget to pick up a free tea or coffee from selected outlets during your Open Day!
See below for more details on food and drink options
| Outlet name | Opening hours | Facilities available | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Square pop up* | 8.30-15.00 | Hot and cold drinks and cakes to take away | University Square |
| The Courtyard* | 8.30-15.00 | Serving breakfast and lunch including hot dishes, burrito bar and salad bar, plus hot and cold drinks | Liverpool Guild of Students, Building No. 501 |
| Sphinx Bar | 12.00-17.00 | Bar menu available serving food and drinks | Liverpool Guild of Students, Building No. 501 |
| Guild Shop | 10.00-16.00 | Quick snacks and drinks | Liverpool Guild of Students, Building No. 501 |
| Augustus John Public House | 11.00-17.00 | Offer a range of locally sourced ales and pizza | Next to Alsop Building, Building No. 759 |
| Life Sciences café* | 8.30-15.00 | Grumpy Mule coffee, cold drinks, range of hot snacks, sandwiches and snacks | Life Sciences Building, Building No. 215 |
| Waterhouse café* | 9.00-15.00 | Hot and cold drinks to take away. | Victoria Gallery and Museum, Building No. 421 |
| Management School café* | 8.00-15.00 | Starbucks coffee, cold drinks, hot and cold breakfast, lunch items and snacks | Management School, Building No. 816 |
| Sydney Jones Library café* | 8.30-18.00 | Starbucks coffee, cold drinks, range of hot snacks and sandwiches | Sydney Jones Library, Building No. 423 |
| Law and Social Justices Café* | 8.30-15.00 | Crosby Coffee, cold drinks, range of hot snacks and sandwiches | Law and Social Justice, Building No. 108 |
| Frohlich café* | 8.30-16.00 | Serving Roastology coffee, a range of soft and alcoholic beverages and a breakfast and lunch time 'grab and go' menu is available | Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, Building No. 816 |
| Rathbone café* | 9.00-15.00 | Cafeology coffee, cold drinks, range of hot snacks and sandwiches | Eleanor Rathbone Building, Building No. 106 |
| Bertie and Bella’s* | 8.30-15.00 | Serving hot and cold drinks and snacks throughout the morning and hot food and snacks at lunchtime. | Vine Court Halls of Residence, Building No. 804 |
| Independent food vendors | 9.00-15.00 | Cakes, crepes and street food | University Square and across campus |
*Free tea, coffee and water available at these outlets.
Access and Facilities
We aim to make your visit to our campus as easy and comfortable as possible. All our Open Day buildings are accessible and have accessible toilets. Changing Places toilets can also be found in the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre and Chadwick Building.
Open Days are usually very busy events, and some spaces can feel noisier than others. University Square is one of the busiest places on campus. Here you will find a live DJ playing music throughout the day in addition to our central welcome point, catering stands, Guild of Students and Sport Liverpool Drop in stands.
There is a sensory room in the Sydney Jones Library equipped with sensory objects, dimmable lights, comfortable seating, and other amenities. There is also a designated Quiet Space in the Harold Cohen Library, this offers a place to unwind and decompress if needed.
Our Muslim prayer room is located on the lower ground floor of the Sydney Jones Library.
The University of Liverpool is proud to have joined the Breastfeeding Mayoral Quality Mark promoting our campus as a breastfeeding friendly environment. For further information and details of our breastfeeding friendly spaces, please visit Bambis Breastfeeding Friendly Charter. Baby change facilities can be found in the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, Victoria Gallery and Museum, Guild of Students and Eleanor Rathbone Building.
The University of Liverpool is delighted to be working with AccessAble to ensure that all of our students, staff, customers, and visitors have clear information on the accessibility of our campus and our buildings.
To contact us about any access requirements for Open Day, please use our chatbot and type ‘Access’ for further instructions.
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