Freshers' Festival on a Budget

We understand that your first week at uni potentially comes with a lot of spending. With that in mind, we want to let you know that regardless of your budget there will be loads of ways for you to make the most of Freshers and have an awesome time!

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For new and returning students, Freshers’ Festival is an exciting opportunity to meet new people and get involved in new activities at university.

However, we understand that with so many events potentially comes a lot of spending. With that in mind, we want to let you know that regardless of your budget there will be loads of ways for you to make the most of the week and have an awesome time!

Free Freshers’ Festival

Aside from our headline acts and some of our club nights, you’ll be happy to hear that we're hosting over 20 events that are actually (drumroll) free entry! When you're perusing our Events Calendar, simply filter on the left-hand side for 'free' and start planning your perfect week.

The schedule even includes some of the most popular club nights of the year, along with events from the famous Give It A Go programme and our most beloved pub, The Packhorse. You don’t need to spend a single penny to make the best out of your first days as a fresher. Not to mention all the freebies, discounts, and giveaways on offer!

What's on?

Great times incoming

It’s really important for us that you look after yourself during Freshers’ Festival, and for the rest of your time at university. To try to take some stress off your shoulders, we will always have fun and great opportunities for you that are completely free to join, so that you don’t have to worry about how much money you’re spending.

But if this is something that is making you nervous, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Advice Centre, where our advisors will give you free and confidential support and advice.