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Undergraduate Open Days

Your Open Day Guide

Saturday 5 July 2025

We hope you enjoy your visit to our Brayford Pool Campus here in the heart of the beautiful city of Lincoln. Our Open Days are a chance to get a sense of what it’s like to be a student at the Ãâ·Ñ³ÉÈË¿´Æ¬ and discover why thousands of students fall in love with Lincoln each year.

Parking

Visitors to our Open Day are welcome to park at the University’s Boulevard Car Park (LN6 7DQ). However, please note that spaces here are limited and tend to fill up quickly, typically by 9.15am. For additional parking on campus, the Joseph Banks Laboratories Car Park (LN6 7DL) is also available.

Alternatively, there are several pay-and-display parking options nearby, including discounted parking at Lucy Tower Street (LN1 1XL) and Tentercroft Street (LN5 7DB). We encourage you to plan ahead to ensure a smooth arrival experience. Find out more about parking discounts.

Electric Vehicle Charging

We can only offer electric vehicle charging if you email events@lincoln.ac.uk with your name, registration plate, and email address ahead of the event, in order to give you access to the system.

We are unable to action requests on the day of the event. For information about other charging points around the city, please see the .

On Arrival

Make sure you check in using the QR code which will be available on signs located around campus and in our Open Day gatefold, or .

Open Day Map and Directions

Browse our interactive Ãâ·Ñ³ÉÈË¿´Æ¬ Open Day map to find registration points, car parks, campus buildings and accommodation.

Timetabled Activities

Learning more about your preferred course is an important part of an Open Day. We recommend prioritising your timetabled subject talks and activities, then using free time to fit in other elements of your day, such as attending general talks, visiting our Information Zone, or taking a campus tour. Don’t forget you can also visit our subject stands in the Subject Hubs at any point throughout the day, where you can chat with our academic staff and students to learn more about the course and ask questions.

Welcome Talk

Time: 9.30am (20 minutes)

Location: Isaac Newton Building Lecture Theatre


Time: 12pm (20 minutes)

Location: Isaac Newton Building Lecture Theatre

Admissions Talk

Time: 10am (30 minutes)

Location: Isaac Newton Building Lecture Theatre


Time: 1.30pm (30 minutes)

Location: Minerva Building Cargill Lecture Theatre

Finance and Funding Advice Talk

Time: 10.15am (30 minutes)

Location: Minerva Building Jackson Lecture Theatre


Time: 1pm (30 minutes)

Location: Minerva Building Cargill Lecture Theatre

Accommodation Talk

Time: 10.45am (20 minutes)

Location: Isaac Newton Building Lecture Theatre


Time: 12.30pm (20 minutes)

Location: Isaac Newton Building Lecture Theatre

Careers Talk

Time: 10.45am (15 minutes)

Location: Minerva Building Jackson Lecture Theatre


Time: 2pm (15 minutes)

Location: Isaac Newton Building Lecture Theatre

Personal Statements Talk

Time: 11am (20 minutes)

Location: Minerva Building Cargill Lecture Theatre


Time: 1pm (20 minutes)

Location: Minerva Building Jackson Lecture Theatre

Lincoln Students' Union Talk

Time: 11.30am (20 minutes)

Location: Minerva Building Cargill Lecture Theatre


Time: 1.30pm (20 minutes)

Location: Isaac Newton Building Lecture Theatre

Subject Activities and Hubs

An important part of the Open Day experience is getting a flavour of your preferred subject area. During the day, you can meet with academic staff and students on our subject stands, attend subject talks and activities, and explore specialist facilities specific to your chosen course. Our subject stands are available for you to drop into throughout the day.

Use the drop-down list below to view the timetable for your course.

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Visit the Information Zone

Visit the Information Zone in the Minerva Building to speak to staff from key services including Admissions, Accommodation, Funding Advice, Student Wellbeing, Personal Statement Advice, International Office, Careers, Global Opportunities, and our Students’ Union. There are also Information Points located around campus where you can drop in and learn more about the University’s accommodation, library, and Sports Centre.

Open Day guests visiting the Information Zone

Tour Our Campus

A great way to get a feel for student life here at Lincoln is by joining a campus tour led by one of our brilliant Student Ambassadors. Campus tours will take place throughout the event, starting at 9am. The last tour will leave at 2.30pm. There’s no need to book, just pop along to the Campus Tours stand located near the Isaac Newton Building when you are ready.

The exterior of the Isaac Newton Building

Share your experience to win!

Enjoyed your Open Day? Share your experience on social media and tag us for a chance to win a prize! To enter, simply follow our Instagram (@unilincoln) and tag us in your Open Day story!

Two students taking a selfie

Take a Break

If you're in need of some food or a drink, we have plenty of venues open on campus, with all of our University catering outlets offering 20% off to guests, and Towers Bar is offering 20% off on food only. Alternatively, just a short walk away you’ll find a range of restaurants, cafes, and bars that overlook the beautiful Brayford Pool Marina with even more in the city centre.

Two students sat in Towers with food and drinks

Get Your Personal Statement Checked

Our friendly Education Liaison Team will be in the Information Zone throughout the day to read through your personal statement and give their expert advice. In the meantime, why not check out our Personal Statement Tips webpage for our top tips.

Students' Union and Entertainment Hub

Find the Students' Union in Library Square, where they’ll be promoting the Engine Shed with an ice cream stall and offering outdoor games for you to have a go at, all while showcasing our vibrant student space. Nearby, visit the Lincoln Arts Centre for a taste of campus culture and find out more about the Live! Pass. Plus, enjoy discounts from The Drill, interactive games from No Work Club and GameSaints, and exclusive offers on escape rooms plus more!

Students on stage for a musical theatre performance

Explore the City

Lincoln is one of England’s great heritage cities, and as we’re located at the heart of it all on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront, it’s a great location from which to explore the city during an Open Day. And, on the 4 and 5 July, the Lincoln Tour Bus is half price! You can find out more, including timetable details, on the Lincoln BIG website.

A view of Lincoln Cathedral through trees

Imp Catcher's Quest

Looking for a unique way to experience Lincoln? Love puzzles and history? Take part in the Imp Catcher's Quest at the Lincoln Imporium, an interactive city-wide trail with the opportunity to rehome a handmade Lincoln Imp!

The city of Lincoln with the cathedral in the distance and a modern white building in the foreground

Bioblitz 2025

Take part in our 24-hour race against the clock to discover and record as many species of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible in one of the region's largest biodiversity surveys!

Ladybird on grass

Any Questions?

If you have any questions about your visit, our friendly Enquiries Team will be able to help. Email us at enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)1522 886644.