Plan your Burnley Open Day
Our next Burnley Open Day will be Thursday 13 March 2025. If you'd like to visit the campus on another date, we'd love to welcome you on a campus tour.
You should prepare for your Open Evening before you visit so you can get the most out of your experience. We've put together some information below to help you plan your visit.
The information on this page is for our Open Evening on Thursday 13 March 2025.
This page includes information about:
- How to get here
- What to expect at your Open Day
- Accommodation
Key steps to get the most out of your Burnley Open Evening
Our compact Burnley Campus is easily accessible by car or public transport. Visit our getting to Burnley Campus page for directions and travel advice to help you find us.
If you're travelling by car, you can park at the Victoria Mill Car Park from 4.30pm. Alternatively, Burnley town centre has a number of car parks you can use on a pay and display basis.
If you’re travelling by car, you can park for free on our University car parks listed below:
- Victoria Mill (BB11 1RA)
Alternatively, Burnley town centre has a number of car parks you can use on a pay and display basis.
On arrival, please head to the Social Space at Victoria Mill to check-in.
Our check-in point is in the Social Space at Victoria Mill and opens at 5 pm. Please have your QR code ready to scan.
Following check-in, you will be directed to a welcome talk which begins at 5.30pm. The welcome talk will cover the order of the evening and a look at university life at the University of Central Lancashire, Burnley.
You will be guided to your chosen subject session by Student Ambassadors following your welcome talk. These sessions are scheduled to start at 5.50pm. Subject sessions give you the opportunity to learn about the course details, explore the facilities and ask any questions.
Our Student Ambassadors will be available to show you around the rest of campus, including the Library, Students' Union, and our student accommodation building, Sandygate Hall. Tours will depart on a regular basis from the Social Space. The last tour will be departing at 7pm.
Following your subject sessions, head back to the Social Space in Victoria Mill to enjoy some complimentary refreshments. Meet our Student Support and Wellbeing teams who will be available to answer any questions.
Chat to our friendly students. They're easy to spot as they'll be wearing red. They will be happy to answer any questions you have about life at university.
Our halls of residence in Burnley offers great value for money and is located in the heart of the town centre. Sandygate Halls is owned by Burnley Borough Council, with the University providing the day-to-day services.
Sandygate has 136 en-suite bedrooms, within 29 flats. Most flats have four or five bedrooms.
All bedrooms are modern and of a good size, featuring a small double bed, notice boards, study desk and chair, chest of drawers, wardrobe and a waste bin. Each en-suite has a personal shower, wash basin and toilet.
Each flat has a communal kitchen, which is well-equipped with a dining table and chairs, cooker, fridges, freezers, microwave, kettle, toaster, and plenty of cupboard space.
There is a student hub social area, which features flexible working space and comfortable seating and a flat screen TV.
Student living costs
Considering university and concerned about finances? We're the most affordable uni in the country according to The Times (2023). Discover how to manage your finances and explore the support available.
Visit our cost of living support hubWhy choose Burnley?
Burnley is a vibrant, bustling, and multicultural town in East Lancashire. It's home to a growing community of students, making it the perfect place to live, work and play.
Our Burnley Campus offers a unique, intimate university experience. You’ll be part of the community and feel at home from the moment you arrive. Our smaller classes mean you’ll benefit from additional support from your tutors, and you’ll get to know everyone on your course.
Burnley has lots to keep you entertained. We have stunning outdoor spaces (Burnley is 80% rural), and a wide range of bars, restaurants and coffee shops. If you like to keep active, windsurfing, hiking, kayaking, cycling, sailing, golf or horse riding are all easily accessible. We are also home to Burnley Football Club, one of the founding members of the Football League.
Whatever you’re looking for in a student town, you’ll find it in Burnley.
A place full of history
Burnley was once known as one of Lancashire’s most prominent mill towns and has been awarded the most enterprising area in the UK in the past.Levelling up
Burnley's levelling up bid will see upgrades to Manchester Road station, improving town centre connections. Newtown Mill is also being redeveloped for UCLan.Burnley Football Club
If you're into football, you can enjoy lively matches at the historic Turf Moor, one of the oldest football stadiums in the world.Gym membership
If you study at our Burnley Campus you can join the gym with Burnley Leisure. You can work out in the gym or chill out in the sauna in your down time.
Any questions?
We're excited to see you
If you've got questions before or after attending our Open Day, we have an Open Day frequently asked questions page. Alternatively, please free to get in touch with our friendly team.
