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Which are the best halls in Preston?
Looking for somewhere that's good for meeting people really
Looking for somewhere that's good for meeting people really
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daniel3982
Which are the best halls in Preston?
Looking for somewhere that's good for meeting people really
Looking for somewhere that's good for meeting people really
It depends what you're looking for. All of the halls are great for meeting people in. I'll give a quick run-down:
Blakewater, Brennand, Brock and Brun: Traditional Halls, large amounts of people sharing a kitchen/bathroom. Small rooms, so you'll probably be encouraged to spend more time on communal areas.
Derwent, Douglas, Ribble and Eden: Small cluster flat blocks. Under ten people sharing a kitchen/bathroom. All of these halls are quite close together, and near the edge of campus.
Whitendale: Large set of cluster flats. Again, 5/6/7 people to a flat. Whitendale has it's own central couryard with grassy areas/picnic tables which are great for socialising in the summer.
Roeburn: Large en-suite cluster flats. Much like Whitendale, with their own couryard as well, the only differences being the en-suite bathrooms and mostly bigger kitchen areas.
There're also loads of private halls around the area, including:
Leighton Hall: En-suite flats that're at the edge of campus, and have a small, secure couryard, but no grassy area/seating area. These are laid out like a hotel, with seemingly endless corridors leading to each flat of 4/5/6 people, and a vending machine area/small social area.
Trinity Student Village: Private halls halfway between campus and town (about 2 minutes either way) with a common room with gambling machines/Sky TV/pool table/vending machines. Flats of 4/5/6/7 and a courtyard. Trinity also runs its own social events quite often. UCLan have actually taken over half of Trinity, so some of the people that apply to Roeburn (en-suite cluster flats) will get into Trinity instead.
Foundry Court: Foundry is a Unite property, the same as Trinity, but it's on the opposite side of campus - again, 1-2 minutes from campus, but further from the town centre.
Ladywell Halls: Smaller halls, en-suite, cheap-ish, flats of 4/5/6 again, but not many of them. On one of the little side-roads of campus, next to the small Aldi/Blockbuster retail park.
Brunel Court: On the same road as Ladywell, and from what I gather, not too bad. They do normal rooms, en-suites, and studio rooms (with own kitchen), and it's quite a big set of halls, again, obviously, near Aldi for shopping. 2/3 minutes walk from campus.
Moor Lane Halls: These are are the back of campus. En-suite again, but I've heard mixed things about the quality of the rooms compared to the price. Still, you've got the security, and an internal phone network connected up to UCLan's own.
Hope that helps a bit. Any questions, let me know.
cpj that is brilliant and exactly the sort of thing I was after, I appreciate it greatly
Like the sound of whitingdale the best, well Roeburn really but thats more expensive, just noticed how cheap the traditional halls are though, £55 compared to £69. That might just swing it in their favour even if their not as nice, or IMO as good for meeting people as cluster flats.
Lots of choices to make, yeah! How much funding are you getting? I saw in your other thread that you're worried about money? Have you looked into university scholarships and bursaries?
In particular, there's the 'Ones To Watch' bursary, that's £1000 given out to almost every student each year - £250 in January, £250 in April, and £500 in August - that should help you out a bit.
In particular, there's the 'Ones To Watch' bursary, that's £1000 given out to almost every student each year - £250 in January, £250 in April, and £500 in August - that should help you out a bit.
I'm getting £6.5k in bursary which is more then most people get I suppose so can't really complain. Thing is though I'll be working full-time on placements for free half the year and in 9-4 at uni the other half (think I get 7 weeks of holiday spread over the year though) so working part-time in a bar will be tough (though if I can find somewhere flexible, perhaps not impossible).
I think getting the cheaper halls might be the best option, I'm not worried about en-suite or anything, just hoping that theyre as good to meet people as the cluster flats when you're not sharing a living room.
What would you say the high and low points of Preston are by the way, it's kinda between Sheffield and Preston for me now, I've been to a few gigs at 53 degrees and liked it a lot, but the city centre is obviously a lot smaller then Sheffield. Dont really know much other about the city other then the station, the gig venue and the high street though!
Sheffield is sooooo expensive though and the halls are all privately owned.
Is there an area students live in during their second years which has a good atmosphere, lots of takeaways, pubs, cafes etc like you have in Manchester with Fallowfield?
Will check out the bursaries too thanks, not sure I'm a "one to watch" but you never know
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I think getting the cheaper halls might be the best option, I'm not worried about en-suite or anything, just hoping that theyre as good to meet people as the cluster flats when you're not sharing a living room.
What would you say the high and low points of Preston are by the way, it's kinda between Sheffield and Preston for me now, I've been to a few gigs at 53 degrees and liked it a lot, but the city centre is obviously a lot smaller then Sheffield. Dont really know much other about the city other then the station, the gig venue and the high street though!
Sheffield is sooooo expensive though and the halls are all privately owned.
Is there an area students live in during their second years which has a good atmosphere, lots of takeaways, pubs, cafes etc like you have in Manchester with Fallowfield?
Will check out the bursaries too thanks, not sure I'm a "one to watch" but you never know
!Thanks for all your help too by the way, really appreciate it!
OTW is for anyone who has an income of less than £60,000 a year. You'll qualify, I reckon?
So you're getting 6.5k a year, and 1k a year from the OTW...and your accommodation would come to approximately £3200 if you chose Roeburn.
That leaves you with £4300 for the year, which is £80 a week, say.
A typical weekly budget (I live off much cheaper) would maybe be:
£20 per week on food.
£20 per week on going out.
£20 a week on random other stuff (clothes, books, whatever)
Then you have £20 a week to save/use in emergencies, if you need it.
Of course, pick cheaper halls and you have even more money at your disposal.
Since Preston is such a small place, everything's pretty much together. The private halls that 2nd and 3rd years live in are pretty much on campus, and the houses are at most a 20 minute walk away. You've got one main road leading into town that's pretty much full of takeaways - great for when you're walking back to campus after a night out! - and pubs, cafes and clubs are dotted all around the city centre and on the outskirts of campus too.
Since everything's so close together, the only times you'll need to worry about transport are if you want to go bowling, to the cinema, swimming, or shopping at Asda, really - or of course if you want to get the train out of Preston!
So you're getting 6.5k a year, and 1k a year from the OTW...and your accommodation would come to approximately £3200 if you chose Roeburn.
That leaves you with £4300 for the year, which is £80 a week, say.
A typical weekly budget (I live off much cheaper) would maybe be:
£20 per week on food.
£20 per week on going out.
£20 a week on random other stuff (clothes, books, whatever)
Then you have £20 a week to save/use in emergencies, if you need it.
Of course, pick cheaper halls and you have even more money at your disposal.
Since Preston is such a small place, everything's pretty much together. The private halls that 2nd and 3rd years live in are pretty much on campus, and the houses are at most a 20 minute walk away. You've got one main road leading into town that's pretty much full of takeaways - great for when you're walking back to campus after a night out! - and pubs, cafes and clubs are dotted all around the city centre and on the outskirts of campus too.
Since everything's so close together, the only times you'll need to worry about transport are if you want to go bowling, to the cinema, swimming, or shopping at Asda, really - or of course if you want to get the train out of Preston!
Sounds really good actually. I'd always wanted to go to the bigger city having lived in Manchester and now Dublin I thought Preston would be a bit of a come down but the 3 times Ive been out there Ive had a cracking time. Got some friends who live there too already (albeit older and married they'd be there if I ever needed a pint or felt lonely), might be a better "student" experience in a smaller city too, more close knit. Really starting to come round to it. Esp as I think I'll have a better life off £80+ a week in Preston then off £40+ a week in Sheffield with the extra accomodation/travel costs there.
Can you tell me if there's any bars/clubs that are good for indie? I was in that funny painted one near the roundabout which did cheap food and I think had indie on the jukebox? And there was another nice pub with benches outside just up the road past the SU? Is there any clubs that play indie? Dont think I could cope with a diet of cheese pop for 3 years! Preston is great for gigs though, 53 degrees is a great venue and the Empress Ballroom/Manchester are just round the corner for the big bands isnt it?
Can you tell me if there's any bars/clubs that are good for indie? I was in that funny painted one near the roundabout which did cheap food and I think had indie on the jukebox? And there was another nice pub with benches outside just up the road past the SU? Is there any clubs that play indie? Dont think I could cope with a diet of cheese pop for 3 years! Preston is great for gigs though, 53 degrees is a great venue and the Empress Ballroom/Manchester are just round the corner for the big bands isnt it?
Danny Poet
Can you tell me if there's any bars/clubs that are good for indie? I was in that funny painted one near the roundabout which did cheap food and I think had indie on the jukebox? And there was another nice pub with benches outside just up the road past the SU? Is there any clubs that play indie? Dont think I could cope with a diet of cheese pop for 3 years! Preston is great for gigs though, 53 degrees is a great venue and the Empress Ballroom/Manchester are just round the corner for the big bands isnt it?
Can you tell me if there's any bars/clubs that are good for indie? I was in that funny painted one near the roundabout which did cheap food and I think had indie on the jukebox? And there was another nice pub with benches outside just up the road past the SU? Is there any clubs that play indie? Dont think I could cope with a diet of cheese pop for 3 years! Preston is great for gigs though, 53 degrees is a great venue and the Empress Ballroom/Manchester are just round the corner for the big bands isnt it?
I think you're thinking of the Ship and the Guild there. The Guild is my favourite pub.
There are clubs that play indie, yeah. Warehouse and PR1 typically. PR1 has a cheap student night every Tuesday called 'Where's Mavis?', and Warehouse...well, I think people just go there any night, really. There's also Lava/Ignite with it's popular Wednesday night, that plays indie music on one floor.
Yeah, definitely got the good gigs too, 53 has plenty of decent bands playing throughout the year, and Manchester's only an hour away, tops.
And Preston's definitely close-knit. The university is supposedly one of the biggest in the country, but because it's so active, and in quite a small city, it's not daunting at all - after your first few weeks you have trouble walking around without having to stop and talk to a lot of people you know.
Sounds great, I'll look forward to my interview and getting a real feel for the place, cheers for all your help and maybe see you in the Guild then
Danny Poet
Sounds great, I'll look forward to my interview and getting a real feel for the place, cheers for all your help and maybe see you in the Guild then
Hehe, yup! And no problem, let me know if you have any more questions.
Might hi-jack your other thread now in an 'OMGyouspendsomuchmoney!' kinda way...
The 'traditional halls' are the cheapest for a reason. The rooms are tiny, the building is old and the kitchens are small.
If money isn't an issue than i'd say Trinity, Moor Lane or Foundry court are the best accomodation going. Trinity and Foundry are all ensuite with proper showers. The showers in roeburn are just basically inside the bathroom. Its hard to explain but basically theres no actual shower unit, just a shower on the wall and a curtain. Moor Lane is ensuite and shared bathrooms. Trinity and Foundry also have common rooms with Sky tv and pool tables.
Socially...you'll find that Brock, Brun, Ribble, Whitendale and Roeburn have the best atmosphere. Generally because they all have a grassy area in the middle of all the accomodation where you can sit in the sun etc.
Im currently staying at trinity at the momment but am moving to foundry next year.
If money isn't an issue than i'd say Trinity, Moor Lane or Foundry court are the best accomodation going. Trinity and Foundry are all ensuite with proper showers. The showers in roeburn are just basically inside the bathroom. Its hard to explain but basically theres no actual shower unit, just a shower on the wall and a curtain. Moor Lane is ensuite and shared bathrooms. Trinity and Foundry also have common rooms with Sky tv and pool tables.
Socially...you'll find that Brock, Brun, Ribble, Whitendale and Roeburn have the best atmosphere. Generally because they all have a grassy area in the middle of all the accomodation where you can sit in the sun etc.
Im currently staying at trinity at the momment but am moving to foundry next year.
Danny Poet
Can you tell me if there's any bars/clubs that are good for indie? I was in that funny painted one near the roundabout which did cheap food and I think had indie on the jukebox? And there was another nice pub with benches outside just up the road past the SU? Is there any clubs that play indie? Dont think I could cope with a diet of cheese pop for 3 years! Preston is great for gigs though, 53 degrees is a great venue and the Empress Ballroom/Manchester are just round the corner for the big bands isnt it?
Can you tell me if there's any bars/clubs that are good for indie? I was in that funny painted one near the roundabout which did cheap food and I think had indie on the jukebox? And there was another nice pub with benches outside just up the road past the SU? Is there any clubs that play indie? Dont think I could cope with a diet of cheese pop for 3 years! Preston is great for gigs though, 53 degrees is a great venue and the Empress Ballroom/Manchester are just round the corner for the big bands isnt it?
Indie isn't my scene but it definetly gets catered for.
Off the top of my head you'll get indie at..
PR1 on tuesdays
Lava on Wed, Friday and Saturday. Although stay away on saturday is my personal opinion as its locals time.
53 has certain nights but i cant remember.
If you want the best halls for meeting people and having a laugh, good social aspect then...
Go for the cheapest ones. It sounds mad, but imo they have the most people who just want a laugh. I live in trinity though, which is the most expensive.
Blakewater, Brennand, Brock and Brun. Aswell as Whitendale. They have quite big opena reas at the front as well which are good for playing footie or just avin a beer in the sun.
Go for the cheapest ones. It sounds mad, but imo they have the most people who just want a laugh. I live in trinity though, which is the most expensive.
Blakewater, Brennand, Brock and Brun. Aswell as Whitendale. They have quite big opena reas at the front as well which are good for playing footie or just avin a beer in the sun.
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