Southampton accommodation undergrad. 2025
Hi! I’ve picked Southampton as my firm choice & now I’m unsure what accommodation to pick. The only one I’ve heard a lot about is Glen Eyre so I’m considering an en-suite room there but I need other options? I will be mainly based on Highfield campus for my course.
I’m looking for decent student life experience, maybe a gym close if not included (I think I saw Mayflower has one?) - but no necessary. And not too far from campus.
Does anyone have any info on what they know/ or have heard from past students? Thank you!
I’m looking for decent student life experience, maybe a gym close if not included (I think I saw Mayflower has one?) - but no necessary. And not too far from campus.
Does anyone have any info on what they know/ or have heard from past students? Thank you!
Reply 1
Hi,
Congratulations on your offer!
You can find out about all the accommodations available and their facilities here.
Glen Eyre is the closest to Highfield Campus. Wessex Lane accommodation is very close to campus also. Glen Eyre is a 10 minute walk away whereas Wessex Lane is a 20 minute walk away. Highfield Hall is also close by (just below Highfield Campus). However, this is part catered only. This is also a very small accomodation so if you were looking for the more social atmosphere, you are better off choosing the other halls.
With regards to a Gym, Mayflower Halls is the only one that has one. However, this is in part because Mayflower Halls is alot further out - it is in the city centre. There is a Gym on Highfield Campus in the Jubilee Sports Centre so it is quite convenient to get to from either Glen Eyre or Wessex Lane.
With the halls of residence, you will get a bus pass included. However, it is worth bearing in my mind, that if you live in Mayflower Halls, you would have to factor in more time for travelling. Whereas, with Wessex Lane and Glen Eyre, they are both easy to walk to.
There is also Archers Road accommodation. It is closer than Mayflower Halls. However, it is still quite a bit further than Glen Eyre or Wessex Lane.
Therefore, I recommend you choose either Glen Eyre or Wessex Lane. These two are fairly similiar. With regards to social life, Wessex Lane probably has the advantage of being situated close to Portswood and therefore, to the bars and shops. Glen Eyre does have extra facilities such as a computer room and a music room. Although there are computer rooms and music rooms that can be used on campus anyway. Another key difference is the prices. Glen Eyre is more expensive than Wessex Lane.
I hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I highly recommend you click the link I sent as it will show you all the halls as well as an explanation of each. There are also links on it to virtual tours on YouTube of the different rooms. Moreover, if you have not done so already, I recommend you book onto an offer holder day. You will be able to visit a halls site as well as have any questions you have answered about the halls.
Best Wishes,
Gulcin
Student Ambassador
Congratulations on your offer!
You can find out about all the accommodations available and their facilities here.
Glen Eyre is the closest to Highfield Campus. Wessex Lane accommodation is very close to campus also. Glen Eyre is a 10 minute walk away whereas Wessex Lane is a 20 minute walk away. Highfield Hall is also close by (just below Highfield Campus). However, this is part catered only. This is also a very small accomodation so if you were looking for the more social atmosphere, you are better off choosing the other halls.
With regards to a Gym, Mayflower Halls is the only one that has one. However, this is in part because Mayflower Halls is alot further out - it is in the city centre. There is a Gym on Highfield Campus in the Jubilee Sports Centre so it is quite convenient to get to from either Glen Eyre or Wessex Lane.
With the halls of residence, you will get a bus pass included. However, it is worth bearing in my mind, that if you live in Mayflower Halls, you would have to factor in more time for travelling. Whereas, with Wessex Lane and Glen Eyre, they are both easy to walk to.
There is also Archers Road accommodation. It is closer than Mayflower Halls. However, it is still quite a bit further than Glen Eyre or Wessex Lane.
Therefore, I recommend you choose either Glen Eyre or Wessex Lane. These two are fairly similiar. With regards to social life, Wessex Lane probably has the advantage of being situated close to Portswood and therefore, to the bars and shops. Glen Eyre does have extra facilities such as a computer room and a music room. Although there are computer rooms and music rooms that can be used on campus anyway. Another key difference is the prices. Glen Eyre is more expensive than Wessex Lane.
I hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I highly recommend you click the link I sent as it will show you all the halls as well as an explanation of each. There are also links on it to virtual tours on YouTube of the different rooms. Moreover, if you have not done so already, I recommend you book onto an offer holder day. You will be able to visit a halls site as well as have any questions you have answered about the halls.
Best Wishes,
Gulcin
Student Ambassador
(edited 2 months ago)
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