Accommodation

Whether you're about to move into student accommodation or have been here a while, it's never to late to familiarise yourself with the local shops, laundrettes and other local facilities. That's what our accommodation hub is for, to make things a little easier for you, to ensure a smooth transition to Uni life and to ensure you have the best possible experience here at Birmingham.

A number of events are taking place at central accommodation locations during Welcome Week. These are open to all students living in university accommodation or partner accommodation.

Walking buses will be provided to get to the following events at the Vale Village:

Saturday 28th September – Freshers Finale
Wednesday 2nd October – Open Air cinema

You’ll find details below on where to meet to join the Walking bus for each event.

Locations furthest from the events will require an actual bus trip but again we will meet you and show you to the bus stops and make sure you get to the event in good time.

We recognise that students like to choose their own departure times, so you can leave the event at whatever time suits you and make your own way home. If you are uncertain about travelling back to your hall, speak to one of the event staff. Guild Residence Life team and Welcome team staff will be available at each event.

Freshers Finale

Saturday 28th September

Meet at your Hall reception at 1:30pm

Walking Buses:
Battery Park, Jarratt Hall, Oakbrook Park, Metal Works, Bournbrook, Calthrope Court and Pritchatts Park

Please meet your Welcome Team who will guide you from your hall to the Freshers Finale at the Vale Village.

Catch The Bus:
Broderick House, Queens Hospital Close and Belgrave View.

Please meet your Welcome Team who will guide you to the nearest bus stop to catch a bus to the Freshers Finale at the Vale Village. If you haven’t registered for a free bus pass the journey will cost £1.

Event Information

Open Air Cinema

Wednesday 2nd October

Meet at your Hall reception at 7.00pm

Walking Buses:
Battery Park, Jarratt Hall, Oakbrook Park, Metal Works, Bournbrook, Calthrope Court and Pritchatts Park.

Please meet your Welcome Team who will guide you from your hall to the Open-Air cinema at the Vale Village.

Catch The Bus:
Broderick House, Queens Hospital Close and Belgrave View.

Please meet your Welcome Team who will guide you to the nearest bus stop to catch a bus to the Open Air cinema at the Vale Village. If you haven’t registered for a free bus pass the journey will cost £1.

Event Information

Travel Pass

Did you know that you can obtain a free four-week travel pass as a new student or a discounted travel pass as a returning student? You may want to get one of these passes before the events. Visit the University’s Sustainable Travel page to find out more about these options.

Pritchatts Park

Prtichatts Park is made up of Ashcroft, Oakley Court, The Spinney and Pritchatts Road Studios. If this is where you’re based, learn all about the local shops and facilities.

Accommodation Details

Pritchatts Village Group

The Vale

Staying in Aitken, Chamberlain, Elgar Court, Maple Bank, Mason, Shackleton or Tennis Court? Familiarise yourself with the Vale Village and learn all about your local amenities.

Accommodation Details

Vale Village Group

Selly Oak

Living in Battery Park, Bournbrook, Jarratt Hall, The Metalworks or Oak Brook Park? You’ll be based in Selly Oak Village. Get to know your new home.

Accommodation Details

Selly Oak Village Group

City

Explore details for Belgrave View, Broderick House, Queen’s Hospital Close and Calthorpe Court.

Accommodation Support

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We want to ensure that you have the best possible experience living in student accommodation, so we have a dedicated team of students who are here to host a range of activities and entertainment so you can have fun, meet new people and build your community.

Alongside the range of events on offer, we also provide support to help you along the way if you need it to help you thrive in your new home. We have a student team who are here to offer peer-to-peer advice based on their own university experiences, covering everything from homesickness to shared living, so don't hesitate to reach out.

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Accommodation Events

Halls Shamrock Shenanigans: 17th March 4pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Park Social Space; Are you feeling lucky like a four-leaf clover? Grab your green hats and get ready to jig on down to Pritchatts Park Village for a St Patricks Day like no other!

Wellbeing Office Pop Up: 17th March 5pm - 7pm; Oakbrook Park, Social Space; Pop-Up Wellbeing Office, speak with your Residence Life Wellbeing Team!

Halls DIY Jewellery Workshop: 18th March 5pm - 7pm; Social Room, Oak Brook Park Accomodation; Make your very own colourful necklaces, bracelets and earrings ready for spring and summer!

Easter Egg Hunt and Crafts: 19th March 4pm - 6pm; Social Space, IQ Broderick House, B15 1NQ; Hunt, Craft, Snack! Broderick House hosts for an afternoon of fun!

Halls Easter Eggstravaganza: Chocolate Fountain and Easter Crafts: 19th March 4pm - 6pm; Pritchatts Park Social Space; Dip, Craft, and Celebrate: Your Ultimate Easter Eggstravaganza

Calthorpe Easter Egg Hunt!: 19th March 5pm - 7pm; Calthorpe Court (Outside); Come along for an Easter Egg Hunt with your Hall Reps at Calthorpe Court!

Postgraduate & Mature Students Housemate Finder: 20th March 5pm - 7pm; Owsley Room, Bournbrook Pavillion; Meet new people & potential housemates!

Halls National Puppy Day: Puppy Painting and Cookies!: 21st March 4pm - 6pm; Chamberlain Social Space; Celebrate National Puppy Day with us! Whether you are missing your pooch back home, or just savour the odd dog encounter, come along and get crafty!

Halls Burrito Bonanza!!: 24th March 4pm - 6pm; Outside Chamberlain Tower; Join us for Burrito Bonanza to enjoy free food van burritos and lots of outdoor games!

Halls Having a Ball – Moss Ball Terrarium Making!: 25th March 4pm - 6pm; Chamberlain Social Space; To celebrate Go Green Week, bring a little piece of greenery into your flat, with our MOSS-BALL terrarium making event!

Halls Brownies and Bling: 25th March 5pm - 7pm; Common Room, Calthorpe Court; Pick from a variety of brownie flavours while you construct your very own hairclips!

Wellbeing Office Pop Up: 26th March 5pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Park, The Hub; Pop-Up Wellbeing Office, speak with your Residence Life Wellbeing Team!

Halls Turn the Page: Book Swap and Bookmark Making: 28th March 3pm - 5pm; Mason Social Space; Where every book finds a new home, and every bookmark tells a story. Bring your old books to swap out for something new, and take home a new bookmark too!

Halls Easter Event: Juices, Jars and Mini Eggs: 31st March 4pm - 6pm; Metalworks, Social Space; Bring a reusable jar or cup to decorate and sip on some delicious juices! Think cocktail umbrellas, fruit and good times – we’re going all out!

Wellbeing Café: 1st April 4pm - 7pm; Unite Battery Park, Social Space; Relax, recharge, and connect at the Wellbeing Café! Enjoy sound baths, creative activities, free contraception, and cosy snacks. Chat with Residence Life Assistants for support. Join us and prioritise your well-being! ☕

Pirate Plunder Party: 2nd April 3pm - 5pm; Chamberlain Reception Social Space; Walk the plank and dive into some Pirate-packed fun!

Belgrave Eggstravaganza!: 2nd April 5pm - 7pm; Belgrave View Social Space; Hop on over for an Easter blast! 🐰🌸 We’ve got an awesome egg hunt, fun basket decorating, and super cute chicken pom-poms to make! 🐥 come join the fun and get crafty this spring! 🌷✨

Wellbeing Office Pop Up: 3rd April 5pm - 7pm; Calthorpe Court, Social Room; Pop-Up Wellbeing Office, speak with your Residence Life Wellbeing Team!

Valefest 2025: 7th June 4pm - 11pm; The Vale Village, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2RQ; Celebrate the end of the year with live music and performances, showcasing the best of student and local talent right on your doorstep!