Planning your visit

Find out how to get here and key information for planning your offer holder day.

Once you have received an offer to study at the University, you will receive your email invitation to attend an offer holder event.

Getting to Bristol

If you are travelling from the UK, find out how to get to Bristol and the University campus.

If you are travelling from overseas, see our guidance for travelling to the UK. 

We recommend you travel by public transport as parking near the University is extremely limited. If you need to drive, you can find details of park and ride services and car parking on our maps and travel page.

We will be running buses between the Clifton Campus and Langford Campus for Veterinary offer holders. Check your subject session webpage for details.

Check your booking confirmation email for details on travel and accommodation discounts.

Explore Bristol

Spend your time in Bristol getting to know the vibrant and exciting city we call home. Find out more about what Bristol is known for, our tips for enjoying the city, and the diverse neighbourhoods you can explore during your offer holder visit day. Short on time? Spend your time in the areas of the city closest to our campus, the city centre and west Bristol.

Access requirements

If you or any of your guests have access requirements, please let us know before you arrive by emailing visit-us@bristol.ac.uk.

The University has teamed up with AccesAble to provide detailed information about the accessibility of our facilities.

Find out about the accessibility of the accommodation available to view during the event.

Information point

There will be a central information point open at Wills Memorial Building where stewards will be available to answer questions and provide directions.

Quiet areas

A quiet room, located in the Wills Memorial Building, will be available. Please speak to a steward on the day if you wish to access the quiet room.

Prayer room

multifaith prayer room will be open for use in Senate House during our offer-holder events. When you arrive, please speak to a steward to be directed to the space.

Travel bursary

You may be eligible for a travel bursary if your household income is £42,875 or below, or if you have received a contextual offer.

Terms and conditions

In the instance that the offer holder event you are due to attend cannot take place or is delayed for reasons beyond our control (for example, industrial action), the University of Bristol will not be liable for any losses incurred (for example, pre-paid transport costs). If an event is cancelled or postponed, you will be contacted with as much notice as possible.

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