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The Courtrooms, Rupert Street, Bristol BS1 2AF 🗺️

🚶 Commute

News ↓
🏠 The Courtrooms↑ Top
🏠 The Courtrooms

Rupert Street, Bristol BS1 2AF ↗

18
min to campus
3
min to centre
10
min to station
2023
built

Modern purpose-built student accommodation in the heart of Bristol city centre. Part of the Unite Students portfolio. 24/7 security, parcel collection, on-site maintenance team.

🏋️ Amenities: Gym · Cinema room · Common room (pool table, PS5) · Study rooms · Laundry (£2.80/wash, £1.50/dry) · Secure bike storage · Courtyard garden · Vending machines

🛒 Nearest shops: Tesco Express (2 min, Baldwin St) · Sainsbury's Local (3 min, Queens Rd) · Waitrose (6 min, Clifton)

📦 Post: Parcels held at reception — collect with student ID. Amazon locker at Tesco Express Baldwin St.

🚶 Walking directions to campus:

1.Exit Courtrooms onto Rupert Street, head south
2.Right onto Broad Weir → Lewins Mead
3.Continue onto Park Row
4.Up Park Street (hilly — good workout!)
5.Left onto Queen's Road → Tyndall Avenue campus
🎓 Campus & Departments↑ Top
🎓 Clifton Campus (Main)

Tyndall Avenue, BS8 1TH ↗

18
min walk
6
min cycle
10
min bus

📚 Key Departments:

DepartmentBuildingLocation
Computer ScienceMerchant Venturers BuildingWoodland Road
EngineeringQueen's BuildingUniversity Walk
PhysicsHH Wills Physics LabTyndall Avenue
MathematicsHoward House / Fry BuildingQueen's Avenue
ChemistrySchool of ChemistryCantock's Close
Life SciencesLife Sciences BuildingTyndall Avenue
Psychology ★School of Psychological Science12a Priory Road, BS8 1TU
Earth SciencesWills Memorial BuildingQueen's Road
LawWills Memorial BuildingQueen's Road

📖 Libraries (Clifton Campus):

LibraryHoursBest for
Arts & Social Sciences 📍24/7 (term)Main library — Psychology collection (L3) · group study rooms · silent zones · cafe
Wills Memorial Library 📍8am–10pmLaw & Earth Sciences — stunning reading room
Chemistry Library 📍9am–7pmChemistry specialist collection
Physics Library 📍9am–7pmPhysics & Maths resources
Medical Library24/7 (term)Biomedical & health sciences

🍽️ Canteens & Food (Clifton Campus):

VenueHoursKnown for
Senate House 📍8am–6pmHot meals · £5 meal deal · salad bar · coffee
Hawthorns 📍8am–8pmPizza · pasta · wraps · student favourites
Source Café 📍8am–5pmBarista coffee · pastries · grab & go
Balloon Bar (SU) 📍11am–11pmBurgers · drinks · SU events venue
Wills Memorial Café 📍9am–4pmHot drinks · sandwiches · best views

🚌 U1: Rupert St → SU · Every 8-12 min · £2.00 (student app)  |  🚌 8, 9: The Centre → Park St Top · Every 10 min · £2.36 single

🏢 Temple Quarter Campus

Temple Back East, BS1 6DZ ↗

25
min walk
8
min cycle
15
min bus

Departments & Facilities:

Dept/FacilityBuilding
Business SchoolNew campus hub — MBA, MSc, executive education
Digital EngineeringBristol Digital Futures Institute
LibraryTemple Quarter Library — 24/7, group pods, digital labs
CanteenEngine Shed Café — hot meals, £4.95 meal deal

🚌 Bus 73 from The Centre · Every 15 min · £2.36  |  🚲 Cycle via Temple Way path · 8 min · flat · 🚂 Temple Meads 2 min walk

🎟️ Student Travel Passes↑ Top
🎓 Student Travel Passes

All First Bus student tickets verified via UoB email in the First Bus app (iOS & Android). Tap your phone on the reader — no physical card needed.

TicketValidPriceBest if…
First Bus Single1 journey£2.36Occasional 1-way
First Bus Day RiderUnlimited all day£5.003+ rides in 1 day
Student Day RiderUnlimited all day£4.503+ rides — saves 50p
Student Week ★7 days unlimited£18.00Daily commute, breaks even at 4 days
Student Month ★30 days unlimited£55.00Full month — £1.83/day
Academic Year ★Sept–June (10 months)£380Best value: ~£1.27/day!
U1 Single (student app)Campus route only£2.00Short trips to campus
U1 10-Trip Bundle10 × U1 rides£16.00£1.60/ride savings
Student Inner Zone Week7 days Bristol zone 1£14.00City centre only
How to get student prices:
1. Download First Bus App ↗
2. Register with your @bristol.ac.uk email
3. Tap "Student ID" — verified instantly via UoB database
4. Buy mTickets in the app, activate before boarding
5. Show your phone screen to the driver or tap QR reader

💡 Pro tips: The Academic Year pass at £380 beats everything if you ride 4+ times/week. Buy before September price rise. The Student Week auto-renews — cancel anytime. Contactless card tap also works but always charges adult rate (£2.36/ride), so you lose student savings.
🚂 Student Railcards↑ Top
🚂 Student Railcards
CardDiscountPriceBuy
16-25 Railcard1/3 off all rail£30/yrRailcard app ↗
26-30 Railcard1/3 off all rail£30/yrRailcard app ↗
Two Together (×2)1/3 off for 2£30/yrTravel with a friend
Family & Friends60% off kids, 1/3 off adults£30/yrWhen family visits
💡 With a Railcard, Bristol → Bath drops to £5.60 return. Bristol → London Paddington £28 return (vs £42.50 full). Pays for itself in 1-2 trips. Works on GWR, CrossCountry, and all National Rail.
🛴 E-Scooters & Cycling↑ Top
🛴 E-Scooters & Cycling

Bristol is part of the West of England e-scooter trial (legal on roads & cycle lanes only — not pavements). Two operators:

🟡 VoiLargest fleet in Bristol
PlanCostDetails
Pay-as-you-go£1 unlock + 20p/min10 min ride = £3.00
Day Pass£10/dayUnlimited 45-min rides (pause between)
Voi Pass (Monthly) ★ student£35/moUnlimited 45-min rides + free unlock
Voi Pass (Annual) ★ student£300/yrBest value: breaks even in 8.5 months

📱 Download Voi app ↗ · Verify student status in Profile → Student Discount · Pause ride for 10p/min

🔵 TierNewer fleet, slightly cheaper
PlanCostDetails
Pay-as-you-go£1 unlock + 17p/min10 min ride = £2.70
Day Pass£8/dayUnlimited 30-min rides
Tier Pass (Monthly) ★ student£29/moUnlimited 30-min rides

📱 Download Tier app ↗ · Verify via UNiDAYS for student pricing · Swappable battery stations around city

📋 Rules & Tips:

⚠️ Must follow: Ride on roads & cycle lanes only (no pavements). Max 12.5mph. 18+ only with provisional or full driving licence (upload in app). No-ride zones: Parts of Clifton Village, steep sections of Park Street, Castle Park. Speed auto-limited in slow zones.
🅿️ Parking: Must park in designated bays (shown in-app as blue P icons). Common bays near: The Courtrooms (Rupert St), SU building, Wills Memorial, Broadmead. Fine for incorrect parking: £25.
🔋 Each scooter shows battery range in-app. Tier has swappable batteries at partner shops — Voi does not.
🛡️ Insurance: Both include third-party liability. Consider personal accident cover (~£3/mo via app).

🚲 Cycling Options:

🚲 YoBike (docked bike share): £1 per 30 min. Stations at College Green, Broadmead, Temple Meads. Docked bikes = no parking fines.
🚲 Bristol Bike Project (Stokes Croft ↗): Refurbished bikes from £80. 3-month warranty. Student discount available. Cheaper than 3 months of Voi/Tier!
🚲 Cycle routes to campus: Rupert St → Lewins Mead → Park Row → Park Street (steep). Alternative: Rupert St → Christmas Steps → St Michael's Hill (less steep). Both ~6 min.

💡 Recommendation: If commuting 4+ days/week, get a refurbished bike (£80-120) + a good lock (£25). Cheaper than Voi Pass within 2-3 months. Use scooters for evenings/weekends only.
✈️ Trains, Airports & London↑ Top
✈️ Trains, Airports & London

Bristol is a major GWR hub — excellent connections to London, the South West, and Wales.

🚂 Bristol Train Stations Within 30km:

StationDistanceKey Routes
Bristol Temple Meads 📍1.0 kmGWR, CrossCountry — London, Cardiff, Birmingham, SW
Bristol Parkway 📍10 kmGWR, CrossCountry — Faster to London (20 min less)
Filton Abbey Wood6 kmLocal — GWR suburb services, Bristol Metro
Keynsham10 kmGWR — Bath/Bristol local
Yate18 kmGWR — Gloucester/Birmingham line
Bath Spa21 kmGWR — London Paddington, South Coast

🇬🇧 Bristol → London Connections:

RouteTimePrice (std)Price (Railcard)Notes
Temple Meads → Paddington1h 35m£28 single£18.50GWR · Every 30 min · Direct
Parkway → Paddington1h 15m£28 single£18.50GWR · Every 30 min · Fastest option
→ Heathrow Airport+45 min£44£29Change at Paddington (Heathrow Express £25) or Reading (RailAir bus £22)
→ Gatwick Airport2h 30m£37£24.50Change at Reading
→ Stansted Airport3h 15m£52£34.30Change at London Liverpool St
→ Luton Airport2h 45m£48£31.70Change at London St Pancras
London Coach Option2h 30m£6N/ANational Express / FlixBus from Bond St
💡 London day trip strategy: Book 8+ weeks ahead on GWR ↗ for £18.50 fares. Parkway station is 15 min by bus (73) — saves 20 min vs Temple Meads. With Railcard, £18.50 each way = £37 return. Leave 7am, back by 10pm — 13+ hours in London. The £6 coach takes 1h longer but saves £31.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cardiff & Wales Connections:

RouteTimePrice (std)Railcard
Temple Meads → Cardiff Central45 min£14£9.25
Parkway → Cardiff Central35 min£12£7.90

✈️ Bristol Airport (BRS):

📍 13 km from city centre · 25-30 min by airport bus
🚌 Airport Flyer A1: Runs 24/7 from Bristol Bus Station (near Courtrooms). Every 10-20 min. £9 single, £15 return. Student discount not available.
🚕 Taxi/Uber: ~£25-30 door-to-door. Best for groups of 3+. Split 4 ways = cheaper than A1.
🚗 Drop-off: £5 for 10 min in express zone. Free in long-stay (10 min walk to terminal).

Direct flights to: London (LHR connecting), Amsterdam, Dublin, Paris, Barcelona, Malaga, Alicante, Faro, Geneva, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle. 120+ destinations via KLM, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI, Jet2.
🇲🇾 Student note: No direct flights to KL. Best connections: KLM via Amsterdam (AMS) or Emirates via Dubai from LHR (coach from Bristol). Typical return £580-850. Book 3+ months ahead for best prices. Check Skyscanner ↗ for deals.

🗺️ Getting to the Stations:

🚌 To Temple Meads: Walk 10 min from Courtrooms down Victoria Street. Any bus from The Centre (1, 2, 8, 9, 70, 73) — 2 stops. £2.36 single.
🚌 To Parkway: Bus 73 from The Centre (every 15 min, 30 min ride, £2.36). Or train from Temple Meads (8 min, £3.50 — but why go to Temple Meads first?).
🚲 Cycle to Parkway: ~30 min via Concorde Way cycle path (mainly off-road). Free bike parking at station
🚌 To Bus Station (for Airport Flyer / coaches): 3 min walk up Rupert Street from Courtrooms
🚌 National Express & FlixBus
DestinationTimePrice from
London Victoria2h 30m£5.90
London Heathrow (T2/3)2h 15m£8.99
London Gatwick3h 30m£12
Birmingham1h 50m£5.50
Cardiff1h 15m£4
Manchester4h£9.99
Oxford1h 40m£8
Bristol Airport (BRS)25 min£9
💡 Student tips: Book 2+ weeks early on National Express ↗ or FlixBus ↗. Compare both — FlixBus often undercuts. Pick-up at Bond Street coach station (5 min walk). Youth/student discount: 15% off with NUS/Totum on National Express. Coach to Heathrow = cheapest way to connect for Malaysia flights.

📚 Timetable

Psychology BSc · Year 1 · TB1 · Weekly
🗓️ Weekly Schedule
Monday 2 classes
11:00 – 13:00
Individual Differences, Conceptual & Historical Issues in Psychology
Lecture
Arts Complex · Humanities Building · B.H05 Lecture Theatre
Drs Beazley-Long, Clark, da Silva Nascimento
14:00 – 15:00
Individual Differences Office Hours
Online
Online — drop-in
Drs Philip Collard, Bruna da Silva Nascimento
Tuesday 1 class
16:00 – 18:00
Psychological Research Methods LG04
Lab
Hawthorns PC
Dr Polly Barr
Wednesday 1 class
12:00 – 13:00
Q&A Workshop
Workshop
Physics Building · G42 Powell Lecture Theatre
Dr Peter Allen
Thursday 3 classes
09:00 – 11:00
Individual Differences, Conceptual & Historical Issues in Psychology
Lecture
Lecture Theatre (check MyTimetable for room)
12:00 – 13:00
Psychological Research Methods Quiz
Quiz
Victoria Rooms · G.40 Auditorium
Dr Peter Allen
13:00 – 14:00
Psychological Research Methods Self Directed Study
Self-study
Independent
Friday 1 class
12:00 – 14:00
Individual Differences Workshop
Workshop
Queen's Building · 1.40 Pugsley Lecture Theatre
Dr Philip Collard
🟡 Individual Differences 🔵 Research Methods 🟢 Skills / Workshops 🟣 Online

Weekly schedule · TB1 · Weeks 1-12 · Timetable accurate as of Week 2 (28 Sep – 4 Oct 2026). Room for Thu 09:00 lecture TBC — confirm on MyTimetable.

📍 Nearby

All within 10km · Student essentials
📮 Post & Shipping↑ Top
Broadmead Post OfficeMain
📍Broadmead, BS1 3EA · Map ↗
5 min walk
✨ Full postal services · International mail & parcels · Passport Check & Send · Travel money · Banking · Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun closed
💡 Best for parcels to Malaysia/China. Bring items unwrapped — they check contents. Tracked & Signed to Malaysia from £12.85 (small parcel).
WHSmith Post Office (Galleries)In-store
📍The Galleries, Broadmead, BS1 3XB · Map ↗
5 min walk
✨ Counter inside WHSmith · Stamps · Letters · Small parcels · Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 11am-3pm
💡 Quick drop-off. Shorter queues than main PO. Best for letters and small packets under 2kg.
Royal Mail Parcel Postbox24/7 Drop
📍Broadmead (outside Tesco Express), BS1 3DS
5 min walk
✨ Red pillar box · Pre-paid parcels (print label at home) · Collection Mon-Sat ~5pm · Letters · No counter service
💡 Use Royal Mail Click & Drop: Buy postage online at royalmail.com ↗, print label at library, drop 24/7.
DHL Service Point (Ryman)Courier
📍Ryman Stationery, Broadmead, BS1 3HA · Map ↗
7 min walk
✨ DHL Express drop-off · International courier · 3-5 day delivery to Asia · Tracking included · Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm
💡 Fastest to Malaysia. DHL Express ~£25-35 for documents, 3-5 days.
📚 Library↑ Top
UoB Arts & Social Sciences LibraryMain Library
📍Tyndall Avenue, BS8 1TJ · Map ↗
18 min walk
✨ 6 floors · 24/7 during term · Group study rooms (book online) · Silent zones on L4-L5 · Ground floor café · 600+ PCs · Free Wi-Fi (Eduroam) · Psychology collection on L3
💡 Student: Access with UCard. Book study rooms via library portal. Busiest 11am-3pm — go early morning or after 6pm for quiet seats.
Wills Memorial LibraryHistoric
📍Queen's Road, BS8 1RJ · Map ↗
18 min walk
✨ Law & Earth Sciences · Stunning neo-Gothic reading room · Quiet study · Individual study carrels
💡 Student: Open 8am-10pm. Worth visiting just for the architecture (Harry Potter vibes). Great for focused solo study.
Bristol Central LibraryPublic
📍College Green, BS1 5TL · Map ↗
10 min walk
✨ Grade I listed · Free Wi-Fi · Study desks · Reference collection · Printing (10p/page B&W, 50p colour)
💡 Free. Join online with any UK address. Quieter than uni libraries on weekends. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm.
Temple Quarter LibraryCampus
📍Temple Back East, BS1 6DZ · Map ↗
25 min walk / 15 min bus
✨ 24/7 · Digital labs · Group pods with screens · Business & engineering focus · Modern facilities
💡 Student: Newest campus library. Best for group projects — book pods via UoB app.
Chemistry LibraryCampus
📍Cantock's Close, BS8 1TS · Map ↗
18 min walk
✨ Specialist chemistry collection · Quiet study · Close to Physics and Maths departments
💡 Student: Open 9am-7pm weekdays. Lesser-known spot — almost always has free seats.
📖 Study Spots↑ Top
Senate House Study HubCampus
📍Tyndall Avenue, BS8 1TH · Map ↗
18 min walk
✨ Open-plan study zone · Power sockets at every seat · Café downstairs (£5 meal deal) · Group tables and booths
💡 Student favourite. Open 8am-6pm. Best casual study spot on campus. £5 hot meal + drink deal for students.
ASS Library CaféCampus
📍Ground floor, ASS Library, BS8 1TJ
18 min walk
✨ Grab-and-go coffee · Sandwiches £3.50 · Open until 9pm term-time
💡 Student: Best spot for a study break without leaving the building.
Boston Tea Party (Park St)Café-Study
📍75 Park Street, BS1 5PF · Map ↗
10 min walk
✨ Free Wi-Fi · Power sockets · All-day brunch (£8-12) · Laptop-friendly · Student-welcoming · Open 8am-5pm
💡 Student: One of few cafés that welcomes laptops for hours. Buy a coffee every 90 min. Get there before 10am for a good seat.
Watershed Café/BarHarbourside
📍1 Canon's Road, BS1 5TX · Map ↗
10 min walk
✨ Harbour views · Free Wi-Fi · Quiet weekday afternoons · Open until 11pm · Food & drinks
💡 Student: Great alternative study spot with a view. Quieter than Park Street cafés. Evening study with a drink — open late.
UoB Student Union Study AreasCampus
📍Richmond Building, Queens Road, BS8 1LN
15 min walk
✨ Multiple study zones · Balloon Bar for drinks/food breaks · Student central · Open late during term
💡 Student: Free meeting rooms bookable via SU website. Great for group projects.
🏛️ Museum↑ Top
Bristol Museum & Art GalleryFREE
📍Queens Road, BS8 1RL · Website ↗
18 min walk
✨ Egyptian mummies · Dinosaur gallery · Banksy pieces · Mineral collection · Rotating exhibitions · Gift shop
💡 FREE entry. Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Special exhibitions ~£8 (student discount available). Perfect rainy-day activity.
M ShedFREE
📍Princes Wharf, BS1 4RN · Website ↗
15 min walk
✨ Bristol's story — people, places, trade · Working exhibits · Harbour views · Café · Free
💡 FREE. The balcony has one of the best harbour views in Bristol. Great for showing visiting family around.
We The CuriousScience Centre
📍Anchor Road, BS1 5DB · Website ↗
12 min walk
✨ UK's first 3D planetarium · 300+ hands-on exhibits · Animation studio · Tinkering space
💡 Student ticket ~£10. Planetarium shows extra. Great for de-stressing with hands-on science fun.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre MuseumTheatre
📍King Street, BS1 4ED · Website ↗
10 min walk
✨ Oldest continuously operating theatre in English-speaking world (1766) · Heritage tours · Small museum
💡 Student tickets from £8 for performances. Heritage tour £5.
🛒 Grocery↑ Top
Tesco ExpressSupermarket
📍Broadmead, BS1 3DS · Map ↗
5 min walk
✨ Open 6am-11pm daily · Meal deals £3.50 · Self-checkout · Amazon locker · ATM inside
💡 Student: Closest to Courtrooms. £3.50 meal deal is cheapest lunch. Tesco Clubcard prices save 20-30%.
Sainsbury's LocalSupermarket
📍Queens Road, BS8 1RE · Map ↗
15 min walk
✨ Open 7am-11pm daily · Nectar card points · Bakery section · Larger than average Local
💡 Student: On the way to campus. Best for picking up lunch/snacks before lectures.
Wai Yee HongChinese Supermarket
📍Eastgate Road, BS5 6XX · Website ↗
20 min bus
✨ 🇲🇾 Malaysian groceries! · Milo · Maggi noodles · curry paste · frozen roti canai · kaya · pandan · sambal · teh tarik · instant laksa · rice (10kg bags)
💡 Bus 48/49 from The Centre. Student tip: Buy in bulk — Malaysian essentials are half the price of Amazon.
WaitroseSupermarket
📍Clifton Triangle, BS8 1BN · Map ↗
18 min walk
✨ Premium quality · Fresh bakery · Excellent produce · Ready meals
💡 Student: Essential Waitrose range is affordable. Yellow-sticker reductions after 6pm (up to 50% off).
IcelandFrozen
📍Broadmead, BS1 3HA · Map ↗
5 min walk
✨ Frozen foods · Budget-friendly · £1 range · Halal frozen section
💡 Budget: Cheapest for frozen meals and bulk buys. 10% student discount on Tuesdays with student ID.
Mama Bear's PantryAsian Grocer
📍Park Street, BS1 5JX
10 min walk
✨ 🇲🇾 🇨🇳 🇹🇭 Asian essentials · Instant noodles · Sauces · Snacks · Emergency sambal supply
💡 Student: Closer than Wai Yee Hong for quick Asian grocery runs. Saves 40 min round trip.
🍽️ Eat↑ Top
Wagamama££ · Student 15% off
📍Cabot Circus, BS1 3BD · Menu ↗
5 min walk
✨ Japanese-inspired · Ramen £13 · Katsu curry · Student discount 15% with ID · Free green tea
💡 Student: 15% off Sun-Thu. Katsu curry is closest to Malaysian-style curry. Download app for birthday freebie.
Nando's££
📍Park Street, BS1 5PX · Menu ↗
10 min walk
✨ Peri-peri chicken · 1/2 chicken £11.50 · Student favourite · Rewards card
💡 Student: Download the app — free 1/4 chicken on signup.
The Coconut Tree££ · Sri Lankan
📍Gloucester Road, BS7 8AA · Map ↗
15 min bus
✨ 🇱🇰 Sri Lankan street food · Hoppers · Kotthu · Devil dishes · Closest to Malaysian flavours · Cocktails
💡 Malaysian student: Flavours are closest to home. Order the Kotthu Roti and Egg Hoppers. Happy hour cocktails 5-7pm.
St Nicholas Market Food Stalls£ · Street Food
📍Corn Street, BS1 1JQ
7 min walk
✨ 🌍 Global street food: falafel, Brazilian, Indian, Caribbean, Moroccan · Most meals £5-8 · Mon-Sat lunch only
💡 Student: Cheapest lunch in central Bristol. Eat a Pitta falafel wrap is legendary (£6.50). Go before 12:30pm.
Za Za Bazaar££ · Buffet
📍Harbourside, BS1 5UH · Website ↗
12 min walk
✨ World buffet · 200+ dishes · Asian section (noodles, curry, dim sum) · Dessert station
💡 Student: Lunch £11.99, dinner £16.99. Great for big group meals. Student discount with UNiDAYS.
Wok to Walk£ · Asian
📍Park Street, BS1 5JX
10 min walk
✨ Custom wok-fried noodles · Choose base + protein + sauce · £7-9 · Quick service
💡 Student: Fast, hot, affordable. Pick egg noodles + chicken + teriyaki for a comfort-food fix.
☕ Coffee↑ Top
Boston Tea PartyLocal · Study-Friendly
📍75 Park Street, BS1 5PF · Website ↗
10 min walk
✨ Flat white £3.40 · Free Wi-Fi · Power sockets · Brunch £8-12 · Laptop-friendly
💡 Best study café. No time limit on tables. Buy a drink every 90 min. Eggs benedict £10.
Costa CoffeeChain
📍Park Street, BS1 5JX
10 min walk
✨ Latte £3.50 · Free Wi-Fi · Lots of seating · Open until 7pm
💡 Costa Club app: Free drink after 10 purchases. 25p off with reusable cup.
StarbucksChain
📍Cabot Circus, BS1 3BD
5 min walk
✨ Open until 8pm · Large seating area · Free Wi-Fi · Mobile order
💡 Student: Starbucks Rewards — free syrups & refills. Filter coffee refills free while you stay.
Full Court PressSpecialty
📍Broad Street, BS1 2HG
3 min walk
✨ Award-winning specialty coffee · Single-origin · Flat white £3.50 · Small & cosy
💡 Closest to Courtrooms! Best coffee in the area. Small space — takeaway recommended.
Pret A MangerChain
📍Broadmead, BS1 3BD
5 min walk
✨ Organic coffee · Fresh sandwiches · £30/month subscription (up to 5 drinks/day!)
💡 Pret Subscription: £30/month for up to 5 barista drinks daily. If you buy 3+ coffees/week, this pays for itself. First month £15.
🏮 Market↑ Top
St Nicholas MarketIndoor Market
📍Corn Street, BS1 1JQ · Website ↗
7 min walk
✨ Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm · Street food (lunch only) · Vintage clothing · Records · Crafts · Independent traders
💡 Student: Best cheap lunch in Bristol. Friday and Saturday = busiest. Browse the vintage stalls for unique finds.
Harbourside MarketWeekend
📍Harbourside, BS1 5TX
15 min walk
✨ Sat-Sun 10am-4pm · Street food trucks · Artisan bread · Local produce · Crafts · Live music sometimes
💡 Weekend plan: Grab lunch at the market, walk along the harbour to M Shed.
Tobacco Factory MarketSunday
📍Raleigh Road, BS3 1TF
25 min walk / 10 min bus
✨ Sunday 10am-2:30pm · Organic produce · Street food · Vintage · Community vibe
💡 Student: Worth the trip on a sunny Sunday. Combine with brunch at the Tobacco Factory Cafe.
🎒 Facilities↑ Top
The Courtrooms LaundryOn-Site
📍In-building (basement level)
On site!
✨ Card payment · Washer £2.80 · Dryer £1.50 · 24/7 access · Circuit Laundry app
💡 Student: Download Circuit Laundry app to see free machines. Avoid Sunday evenings.
The Gym GroupGym
📍Broadmead, BS1 3EA · Website ↗
5 min walk
✨ £20/month · 24/7 · No contract · Cardio · Free weights · Resistance machines · Functional zone · App-based entry
💡 Student: Cheapest 24/7 gym near Courtrooms. UNiDAYS for no joining fee promos.
PureGymGym
📍Union Street, BS1 2DS
5 min walk
✨ £22/month · 24/7 · Classes included · More floor space than The Gym Group
💡 Student: Slightly pricier but more equipment. Great for free weights. No contract — cancel anytime.
Boots PharmacyPharmacy
📍Broadmead, BS1 3EA · Website ↗
5 min walk
✨ Prescriptions · NHS services · Health essentials · Beauty · Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
💡 Student: Advantage Card for points. NHS prescriptions £9.65 (free with HC2 certificate).
Ryman StationeryStationery
📍Broadmead, BS1 3EA
5 min walk
✨ Notebooks · Pens · Folders · Printing & photocopying · Binding service
💡 Student: 10% student discount. Printing from USB or email.
Bristol University Print ServicesCampus
📍Senate House & ASS Library
18 min walk
✨ Self-service printers · B&W 5p/page · Colour 25p/page · Print from uni computers or web upload
💡 Student: Top up printing credit via UoB portal. Most convenient — print on campus between lectures.
🏦 Bank↑ Top
BarclaysBank
📍Broadmead, BS1 3HA · Website ↗
5 min walk
✨ Student accounts · ATM (24/7) · Counter service Mon-Fri · International transfers
💡 Student: £500 interest-free overdraft. Book appointments via the app.
HSBCBank
📍Corn Street, BS1 1HT · Website ↗
7 min walk
✨ 🇲🇾 Familiar brand · International student accounts · Multi-currency · ATM 24/7
💡 Malaysian student: HSBC Global Money account — free transfers between HSBC Malaysia and HSBC UK.
Lloyds BankBank
📍Corn Street, BS1 1HT
7 min walk
✨ Student accounts · £1,500 interest-free overdraft · Everyday Offers (up to 15% cashback)
💡 Student: Best overdraft — £1,500 interest-free for 3 years.
Post OfficeServices
📍Broadmead, BS1 3EA
5 min walk
✨ Banking for most UK banks · Cash deposits/withdrawals · Postage · Western Union
💡 Student: Deposit cash into any UK bank account. Western Union for receiving money from Malaysia.
Wise / RevolutDigital
📍App-based · wise.com ↗ · revolut.com ↗
Online
✨ Best FX rates · Transfer MYR → GBP · Multi-currency card · Instant notifications
💡 Malaysian student essential: Use Wise to send money from Malaysia at mid-market rate. Fees ~0.4% vs 3-5% at banks.
🌳 Park↑ Top
Brandon Hill & Cabot TowerPark · Views
📍Brandon Hill, BS1 5RR · Map ↗
18 min walk
✨ Bristol's oldest park · Cabot Tower (free, 105ft climb) · Best panoramic city views · Squirrel city · Picnic lawns
💡 Student: Go at sunset — photos from the tower are incredible. Bring peanuts for the squirrels (they're tame). Free. No closing time.
Castle ParkPark · Central
📍Castle Street, BS1 3XB · Map ↗
8 min walk
✨ Riverside location · St Peter's Church ruins · Lawns · Benches · Lunch spot · Free summer events
💡 Student: Closest park. Grab lunch from St Nick's Market and eat on the grass. Free outdoor cinema in summer.
College GreenPark · Iconic
📍College Green, BS1 5TR · Map ↗
10 min walk
✨ Bristol Cathedral backdrop · Sunbathing spot · Central Library next door · Popular hangout
💡 Student: The go-to sunny day spot. Bring a blanket. Gets very busy — arrive early.
Queen SquarePark · Quiet
📍Queen Square, BS1 4NH
10 min walk
✨ Georgian square · Quiet lawns · Statue of William III · Surrounded by restaurants · Less crowded
💡 Student: Underrated park. Much quieter than College Green. Great for reading or peaceful study outdoors.
🛍️ Shop↑ Top
Cabot CircusShopping Centre
📍Broadmead, BS1 3BD · Website ↗
5 min walk
✨ 90+ stores: Zara, H&M, Apple, JD Sports, M&S, Harvey Nichols, Boots, Lego, Showcase Cinema · Restaurant terrace
💡 Student: Showcase Cinema — student £7.50 Mon-Thu. UNiDAYS gives 10-20% off at many stores.
Park StreetIndependent
📍Park Street, BS1
10 min walk
✨ Vintage shops · Independent boutiques · Charity shops · Art supplies · Bookshops
💡 Student: Charity shops have designer finds at £5-15. Oxfam Books has course books sometimes.
BroadmeadHigh Street
📍Broadmead, BS1
5 min walk
✨ Primark (cheap clothes/homeware) · TK Maxx (discount brands) · Wilko (home essentials) · Sports Direct
💡 Student: Primark for budget bedding, kitchenware, and basics. TK Maxx for discounted branded clothes.
Gloucester RoadIndependent
📍Gloucester Road, BS7
15 min bus
✨ Bristol's indie mile · Vintage · Bookshops · Record stores · Organic groceries · Charity shops · Galleries
💡 Student: Best street for independent shopping. Take bus 70/71/73/75. Plan a full afternoon.
Clifton VillageBoutique
📍The Mall, Clifton, BS8
20 min walk
✨ Upscale boutiques · Delicatessens · Antique shops · The Clifton Arcade (indoor vintage) · Art galleries
💡 Student: Window-shopping paradise. The Clifton Arcade is a hidden gem — amazing vintage jewellery and curios.
📋 Essentials↑ Top
iSmash (Phone Repair)Tech
📍Cabot Circus, BS1 3BD · Website ↗
5 min walk
💡 Student: Screen repair from £49. iPhone battery replacement £29. Same-day service. 10% student discount.
SuperdrugHealth & Beauty
📍Broadmead, BS1 3HA
5 min walk
✨ Toiletries · Skincare · Medicine · Makeup · Own-brand is cheap and good · Student discount 10%
💡 Student: Health & Beauty Card — points on purchases. 10% student discount with NUS/Totum card.
Barber Shop (Park St)Hair
📍Park Street, BS1
10 min walk
✨ Student cuts from £15 · Walk-ins welcome · Several barbers on Park Street and Christmas Steps
💡 Student: Franco's on Christmas Steps — student cut £13. Best value. Cash only — bring notes.
Timpson (Key Cutting & Shoe Repair)Services
📍Broadmead, BS1 (inside Tesco)
5 min walk
✨ Key cutting from £5 · Shoe repair · Watch batteries · Phone screen protector fitting · Dry cleaning drop-off
💡 Student: Spare room key from £5 — get one made when you move in. Dry cleaning drop-off saves a trip.
NHS Walk-in CentreHealthcare
📍Boots, Broadmead (upstairs)
5 min walk
✨ Minor ailments · Vaccinations · Contraception · No appointment needed · Free for NHS-registered
💡 Student: Register with a GP at UoB Students' Health Service (Hampton House) — closer and student-focused. Walk-in for minor issues.

📰 News

What matters for YC — Bristol · London · Campus · Malaysia
🎈 Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Europe's largest hot air balloon festival — night glows, mass ascents, fireworks. Ashton Court, 6-9 Aug. Free entry. Cycle or walk — buses packed.
This Week
Important
8 Aug 2026Campus
🏫 UoB Term Dates 2026/27 Published
Freshers Week 21-26 Sep, teaching starts 29 Sep. Book travel now. Airport welcome desk 18-20 Sep at BRS. Accommodation check-in from 19 Sep.
7 Aug 2026London
🚇 Student Oyster Card — 30% Off
18+ Student Oyster photocard gives 30% off travelcards and bus/tram passes. Apply with UoB enrollment. Takes 2 weeks.
Apply here ↗
5 Aug 2026Bristol
🚌 First Bus App Update — QR Scanner
Student tickets now scan automatically at front doors — no more showing your phone. Update your app. mTicket verification with UoB email required.
4 Aug 2026National
💷 Maintenance Loan 2026/27: Up to £10,227
Confirmed for students living away from home outside London. Apply via Student Finance now. Malaysian students: check PTPTN/MARA for supplementary deadlines.
2 Aug 2026Bristol
🌉 Clifton Suspension Bridge 160th Light Show
Special illumination on Dec 8. View from Clifton Observatory and downs. Free. Malaysian Society considering a group outing.
1 Aug 2026Malaysia
🇲🇾 Malaysia Hall London: Student Support
Subsidised rooms (£15/night), affordable Malaysian food (canteen daily), community events at Queensborough Terrace, W2. Register with MSD UK before visiting.
MSD UK ↗
30 Jul 2026Campus
🎓 UCAS Clearing 2026 Open — Limited UoB Places
New students arriving via Clearing. Point friends to Bristol's hotline. Check UoB Accommodation portal for late-availability rooms.
Get Involved
28 Jul 2026Malaysia
🇲🇾 Merdeka Celebration — Volunteers Needed
Bristol Malaysian Society organising Merdeka event (31 Aug) at SU Richmond Building. 150+ expected. Need volunteers for food, performances, setup. DM @BristolMalaysianSoc on Instagram. £5 entry for food.
25 Jul 2026National
🎓 Graduate Route Visa Confirmed for 2026/27
2 years post-study (3 for PhD). Work at any skill level. £822 fee + £1,035/yr IHS. No job offer needed. Start saving now.
22 Jul 2026Campus
📚 Library Seat Booking App Launching Sep 2026
Book study seats at ASS, Chemistry & Temple Quarter Libraries. 3 hours/booking, 2 bookings/day. Download from UoB app store from 1 Sep.
20 Jul 2026Bristol
🛴 Voi E-Scooters Expand to Clifton Campus
Now covers Tyndall Avenue and St Michael's Hill — ride from Courtrooms to lectures in ~5 min. Park at Wills Memorial / SU bays. Student monthly pass £35.
18 Jul 2026Campus
🧠 Psychology Peer Mentoring Scheme 2026/27
School of Psychological Science launching peer mentoring — second/third-years paired with new students. Sign up at 12a Priory Road reception before Freshers Week. Great way to meet people and get settled.
15 Jul 2026Bristol
🛒 Bristol Student Discount Card — 2026 Edition
Bristol SU's discount card (£10/year) now accepted at 45+ local businesses including Boston Tea Party, Swoon Gelato, and Clifton Sausage. 10-20% off. Pick up at SU reception or order online.
12 Jul 2026Malaysia
🍜 Malaysian Food Market Returns to Bristol
Monthly Malaysian pop-up market at St Nick's Market (Corn Street). Roti canai, nasi lemak, teh tarik. First Sunday of each month, 10am-3pm. Organised by Bristol Malaysian community. £5-8 per meal.
10 Jul 2026London
✈️ AirAsia X London-Stansted to KL: New Student Fare
AirAsia X launching student-exclusive fare: London Stansted → Kuala Lumpur from £199 one-way (20kg baggage included). Book via AirAsia student portal with .ac.uk email. Valid for Dec 2026-Jan 2027 travel window. Limited seats.
5 Jul 2026Campus
🏋️ UoB Sports Centre — Student Gym Membership 2026/27
Indoor Sports Centre membership: £199/year (early bird until 15 Sep, then £229). Includes gym, pool, climbing wall, and 100+ fitness classes. Located on Tyndall Avenue, 15-min walk from Courtrooms.

📅 Events

Student life · Culture · Shows · Community
🎈 Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Thu-Sun 6-9 Aug · Ashton Court · Free entry · Night glows 9pm · Fireworks finale Sun · Food stalls & funfair
This Week
🎪 Bristol Harbour Festival
15-17 Aug · Harbourside · Live music, dance, circus, food markets · Tall ships on display · Free
Next Week
🎬 Outdoor Cinema: Bristol Summer Screens
20 Aug, 8pm · Queen Square · "The Greatest Showman" · Bring blanket, snacks · £12 student ticket · Book ↗
Film
🧠 Seminar: AI & the Future of Work
12 Aug, 4pm · School of Computer Science, Merchant Venturers Building · Prof. Sarah Jones · Free · Open to all students
Seminar
🛍️ Cabot Circus Student Night
18 Aug, 5pm-9pm · Cabot Circus · 20% off at 30+ stores · Free goody bag (first 500) · DJ · Competitions · Free entry with student ID
Sale
🇲🇾 Merdeka Celebration
31 Aug, 6pm-11pm · SU Richmond Building · Malaysian food, cultural performances, dikir barat, games · £5 entry (food included) · Dress: batik/traditional encouraged · Bristol Malaysian Society IG ↗
This Month
🎵 Live Music: Bristol Beacon
22 Aug, 7:30pm · Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street · Indie showcase — 3 local bands · Student ticket £8 · Bar open
Concert
🎆 Drone Light Show: Bristol Harbour
30 Aug, 9pm · Harbourside · 200-drone display over the water · Free · Best viewing from Pero's Bridge & M Shed
Fireworks
🎭 Student Theatre: "The Importance of Being Earnest"
3-5 Sep, 7:30pm · SU Winston Theatre · UoB Drama Society production · £6 student ticket · Book via SU ↗
Play
🌟 Celebrity Talk: Tan France
10 Sep, 6pm · Wills Memorial Building · Queer Eye star & fashion designer · Q&A session · £15 student · Tickets ↗
Visit
🎨 Exhibition: Banksy vs Bristol Museum — 15 Years On
12 Aug-30 Sep · Bristol Museum · Retrospective of Banksy's 2009 takeover · Free · Open Tue-Sun
Exhibition
🎪 Freshers' Fair 2026
22-23 Sep, 10am-4pm · SU & Tyndall Avenue · 200+ societies & sports clubs · Freebies, sign-ups, performances · Essential for new & returning students
Sep
🍻 SU Freshers' Launch Party
26 Sep, 8pm-2am · SU Balloon Bar & The Anson Rooms · DJ sets · UV party theme · Free entry with wristband · 18+
Party
🏃 Bristol Half Marathon
14 Sep, 9am · Starts Baldwin Street · Cheer point at Harbourside · Free to watch · Student volunteer marshals wanted — free t-shirt & lunch
Community
🌙 Mid-Autumn Festival Gathering
15 Sep, 7pm · Brandon Hill Park · Mooncakes, lanterns, storytelling · Organised by Asian Student Societies · Free · Bring a lantern if you have one
Cultural
🎬 Bristol Film Festival: Student Shorts Night
25 Sep, 7pm · Watershed Cinema · Best student films from UK universities · £5 student ticket · Q&A with filmmakers after
Film

📅 Holidays

UK · Malaysia · China — term breaks & national holidays
📌 Next 5 Holidays Coming Up
🇬🇧 Summer Bank Holiday25 Aug 2026
🇲🇾 Merdeka Day (Hari Kebangsaan)31 Aug 2026
🇲🇾 Malaysia Day16 Sep 2026
🇨🇳 Mid-Autumn Festival25 Sep 2026
🇨🇳 China National Day1 Oct 2026
🇬🇧 UK — National Holidays & Uni Breaks
England & Wales · UoB Academic Year 2026/27
Holiday / BreakDateType
Summer Bank Holiday25 Aug 2026National
Christmas Day25 Dec 2026National
Boxing Day26 Dec 2026National
New Year's Day1 Jan 2027National
Good Friday26 Mar 2027National
Easter Monday29 Mar 2027National
Early May Bank Holiday3 May 2027National
Spring Bank Holiday31 May 2027National

UoB Term Breaks 2026/27:

BreakPeriodDuration
🎄 Christmas Break12 Dec 2026 — 10 Jan 2027~4 weeks
🌸 Easter Break13 Mar — 18 Apr 2027~5 weeks
☀️ Summer Break5 Jun — late Sep 2027~16 weeks

💡 Travel tip: Book flights home during these breaks early — KL flights from £400 in Dec, £500+ in summer. Chinese New Year usually falls during spring term — check dates before booking.

🇲🇾 Malaysia — National & Cultural Holidays
Federal public holidays · Many states observe additional days
HolidayDate (2026/27)Description
🇲🇾 Merdeka Day31 Aug 2026Independence Day — parades, fireworks, national pride
🇲🇾 Malaysia Day16 Sep 2026Formation of Malaysia (1963) — unity celebrations
🕌 Maulidur Rasul~6 Oct 2026*Prophet Muhammad's birthday — religious observance
🪔 Deepavali~8 Nov 2026*Festival of Lights — Hindu celebration, open houses
🎄 Christmas25 Dec 2026National holiday — celebrations nationwide
🎆 New Year's Day1 Jan 2027National holiday
🧧 Chinese New Year~6-7 Feb 2027*2-day national holiday — family reunions, angpow, lion dances
🕌 Hari Raya Puasa~21-22 Mar 2027*Eid al-Fitr — end of Ramadan, open houses, ketupat & rendang
🛕 Thaipusam~28 Jan 2027*Hindu festival — Batu Caves pilgrimage, kavadi
👑 Agong's Birthday~5 Jun 2027King's official birthday — trooping the colour
🕌 Hari Raya Haji~28 May 2027*Eid al-Adha — Feast of Sacrifice
🕌 Awal Muharram~26 Jun 2027*Islamic New Year

* Islamic & lunar calendar holidays — exact dates confirmed ~1 month before by JAKIM. Merdeka + Malaysia Day: Bristol Malaysian Society usually organises gatherings — check their Instagram.

🇨🇳 China — National Holidays & Uni Breaks
Public holidays · Relevant for friends, travel planning & cultural awareness
HolidayDate (2026/27)Description
🎑 Mid-Autumn Festival25 Sep 2026Mooncake festival — family reunions, lanterns
🇨🇳 National Day (Golden Week)1-7 Oct 2026PRC founding (1949) — 7-day holiday, massive domestic travel
🎆 New Year's Day1 Jan 20271-day official holiday
🧧 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)~6-12 Feb 2027*7-day holiday — largest human migration, everything closes
🪦 Qingming Festival~5 Apr 2027Tomb-sweeping day — honouring ancestors, spring outings
💪 Labour Day1-5 May 20275-day holiday — domestic tourism peak
🐉 Dragon Boat Festival~29 May 2027*Zongzi (rice dumplings), dragon boat races

* Lunar calendar dates — approximate. Golden Week (Oct) + Spring Festival (Feb): avoid travelling in/out of China during these — flights expensive, trains sold out. UoB Chinese Society often organises cultural events for these festivals.

🎓 Uni Term Break Comparison
UoB vs typical Malaysian & Chinese university calendars
Break🇬🇧 UoB🇲🇾 UM / UKM🇨🇳 PKU / THU
Christmas / Winter~4 weeks (Dec-Jan)1-2 weeks (Dec)~5 weeks (Jan-Feb, CNY)
Spring / Easter~5 weeks (Mar-Apr)1 week (Mar)No break (classes)
Summer~16 weeks (Jun-Sep)~12 weeks (Jun-Aug)~8 weeks (Jul-Aug)
Mid-Semester1 week (Nov, Feb)1 week (varies)None

💡 Best time for YC to visit home (KL): Christmas break (4 weeks) or summer (16 weeks). CNY: UoB spring term runs through it — book early for Feb visit. Golden Week (Oct): don't travel to China. Great time for Chinese friends to visit you in Bristol.

🏷️ Deals

Food · Shopping · Student perks
🍜 Meal Deals↑ Top
🍜 Meal Deals
WhereDealPrice
Tesco Express (Broadmead)Meal Deal: Main + Snack + Drink£3.50
Sainsbury's Local (Queens Rd)Meal Deal: Main + Snack + Drink£3.75
Boots (Broadmead)Meal Deal: Main + Snack + Drink£3.99
Co-op (Broadmead)Meal Deal: Main + Snack + Drink£3.75
Pret A Manger (Broadmead)Coffee subscription: 5 drinks/day£30/mo
Greggs (Broadmead)Sausage roll + any hot drink£2.85
Senate House CaféHot meal + drink student deal£5.00

💡 Tesco is cheapest: £3.50 gets you a £2.50 sandwich + £1.50 snack + £1.50 drink — saving £2. Clubcard prices make it even cheaper. Best value: triple sandwich or wrap + smoothie + protein snack.

🍽️ Restaurant Offers↑ Top
🍽️ Restaurant Student Offers
RestaurantDealWhen
Wagamama (Cabot)15% off + free green teaSun-Thu with student ID
Nando's (Park St)Free 1/4 chicken on app signupAny day
Domino's (delivery)50% off collection (UNiDAYS)Any day · Large pizza ~£11
Pizza Express (Harbourside)40% off food (UNiDAYS code)Mon-Wed
YO! Sushi (Cabot)25% off with student IDMon-Thu after 3pm
McDonald's (Cabot)Free cheeseburger/drink with app1st app signup · Ongoing deals
KFC (Broadmead)£1.99 snack box (app)Student Beans app required
Subway (Broadmead)Footlong £5.99 student dealWith student ID
Franco Manca (Harbourside)Any pizza £6.50 studentMon-Fri lunch, show ID
Za Za Bazaar (Harbourside)Student lunch £11.99Mon-Fri with UNiDAYS

💡 Best combo: Domino's large pizza £11 collection + 50% off = £5.50. Grab a group and split. Pizza Express 40% off Mon-Wed — £8-10 mains become £5-6.

🛒 Grocery Savings↑ Top
🛒 Grocery Savings
App / CardSavingsWhere
Tesco Clubcard20-30% off Clubcard pricesTesco · Free app
Nectar CardPoints = ££ off + special pricesSainsbury's · Free
Lidl PlusCoupons + free bakery itemLidl · Free app
Too Good To GoMagic bags £2-4 (meals/snacks)App · £60/yr saved avg

💡 Student grocery budget: Lidl + Too Good To Go + Tesco Clubcard = ~£25-30/week on food. Download Too Good To Go — Costa, Pret, and local bakeries put unsold food in £3 bags after 5pm. Greendale Farm Shop also participates.

💻 Student Tech↑ Top
🎒 Student Accessories & Tech
ItemDealWhere
Stationery10% student discountRyman · Broadmead
Notebooks & PensBudget range from 50pWilko · Broadmead
Apple MacBookEducation pricing + free AirPods (Sep)Apple Edu Store ↗
iPad / PencilEducation pricing (~10% off)Apple Edu Store ↗
Microsoft Office 365FREE with UoB emailportal.office.com ↗
Adobe Creative CloudStudent: £16.24/mo (vs £52)Adobe Student ↗
Laptop RepairFree diagnosis · Student repair 20% offiSmash · Cabot Circus
Phone Screen Repair£49 iPhone · 10% student discountiSmash · Cabot Circus
TextbooksUsed from £5 · Sell back after termAbeBooks ↗ · Amazon 2nd hand
Course BooksFree in ASS Library · Borrow 4 weeksUoB Library catalogue

💡 Never pay full price for software. Office 365 is free with your UoB email. Adobe Creative Cloud at 69% off student rate. Apple Back to School (Jul-Sep) = free AirPods with Mac/iPad. Textbook hack: Library has all core reading — check before buying. Used copies on AbeBooks are £5-15 vs £40-80 new.

📱 Digital Perks↑ Top
📱 Student Digital Perks
ServiceStudent PriceNormal
Spotify Premium£5.99/mo£11.99/mo
Amazon Prime£4.49/mo£8.99/mo
Apple Music£5.99/mo£10.99/mo
Apple TV+FREE with Apple Music£8.99/mo
YouTube Premium£7.99/mo£12.99/mo
UNiDAYSFree — 200+ brand discounts. Nike 10%, ASOS 10%, Gymshark 10%
Student BeansFree — similar to UNiDAYS. KFC, Domino's, JD Sports codes
Totum (NUS)£14.99/yr — Co-op 10%, Tastecard (2-for-1 dining), Amazon Prime 6mo free

💡 Sign up for both UNiDAYS and Student Beans (free) — they have different exclusive codes. Totum card (£14.99) pays for itself if you shop at Co-op and eat out twice with Tastecard. Amazon Prime Student: 6 months free, remember to cancel before paid period if not needed.

🛍️ Mall & High Street↑ Top
🛍️ Mall & High Street Deals
StoreStudent DiscountWhere
H&M10% off with student IDCabot Circus
New Look15% off (UNiDAYS)Cabot Circus
JD Sports10% off (Student Beans)Cabot Circus
Boots10% off + Advantage Card pointsBroadmead
Superdrug10% off + Health & Beauty CardBroadmead
Schuh10% off (UNiDAYS)Cabot Circus
PrimarkNo discount but already cheapestBroadmead
TK MaxxAlready 60% off RRP — no extraBroadmead

💡 Always ask at checkout: "Do you have a student discount?" Many shops don't advertise it but apply it when asked. Cabot Circus often runs Student Night events (next: 18 Aug — 20% off 30+ stores). Follow @CabotCircus ↗ for announcements.

🆘 SOS

Save these numbers now — don't wait until you need them
🆘 Critical Emergency↑ Top
🚨 Life-Threatening Emergency
999
Police · Ambulance · Fire · Coastguard — 24/7 · Free · Works even with no credit
🏥
111
NHS · Medical Advice
🧠
116 123
Samaritans · 24/7
👮
101
Police · Non-Emergency
🔥
0800 111 999
Gas Emergency · Free
⚡
105
Power Cut · National Grid
🎓
0117 331 1223
Uni Security · 24/7 Patrol
🏥 Health & Sickness↑ Top
Health & Sickness
🏥 When You're Sick
SituationWhat To DoContact
Life-threateningCall ambulance immediately999
Urgent but not life-threateningWalk to A&E or call 111 first111
Feeling unwell · unsure what to doCall NHS 111 — they assess & direct you111
Mental health crisis · suicidal thoughtsCall Samaritans — talk any time116 123
Mental health support (non-urgent)UoB Wellbeing Service — free counsellingPortal ↗
Need a GP appointmentRegister with Student Health Service or local GPSee below ↓
📍 Nearest Medical Facilities
🏥 Bristol Royal Infirmary (A&E)24/7 · Emergency
📍Marlborough Street, BS2 8HW · 15 min walk from Courtrooms
🕐Open 24 hours · All emergencies · Walk-in
🩺 Student Health ServiceGP
📍Hampton House, St Michael's Hill, BS6 6AU · 20 min walk
📞0117 330 2720 · Register online with your student ID
💊 Boots Pharmacy (Broadmead)Nearest
📍Broadmead Shopping Centre · 5 min walk
🕐Mon-Sat 9am-6pm · Sun 11am-5pm · NHS prescriptions £9.65/item
🦷 Bristol Dental HospitalEmergency Dental
📍Lower Maudlin Street, BS1 2LY · 12 min walk
📞Call 111 first for dental emergencies — they triage
🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Support

If you're struggling — you are not alone. These services are free, confidential, and there for you:

ServiceContactWhen
Samaritans116 12324/7 · Free · Call or email jo@samaritans.org
SHOUT Crisis TextText SHOUT to 8525824/7 · Free · If you can't talk
Papyrus (under 35)0800 068 41419am-midnight · Suicide prevention for young people
UoB Wellbeing ServiceBook online ↗Mon-Fri · Free counselling for students
Nightline Bristolbristolsu.org.uk/nightline ↗8pm-8am · Run by students, for students
Togetheralltogetherall.com ↗24/7 · Online peer support · Free with UoB email
🔧 Utilities & Repairs↑ Top
Utilities & Repairs
🔧 Utilities & Household Repairs
IssueContactNotes
⚡ Power outage105National Grid · Free · Report postcode online too
🔥 Smell gas0800 111 999Call immediately — go outside first
💧 Water / burst pipe0345 702 3797Bristol Water · 24/7
🚰 No water / low pressurewessexwater.co.uk ↗Check website for known outages
🚿 Blocked drain0345 702 3797Same as burst pipe line
🚽 Toilet / sink blockedThe Courtrooms receptionMaintenance team handles all plumbing
🔑 Lost key / lockoutThe Courtrooms reception24/7 · Replacement ~£15
🪟 Broken window / doorThe Courtrooms receptionReport immediately — security risk
🔥 No heating / hot waterThe Courtrooms receptionEmergency repair within 24h
💡 Light / electrical faultThe Courtrooms receptionDo NOT DIY electrical repairs
🐀 PestsThe Courtrooms receptionThey arrange pest control

💡 Tip: Report all maintenance issues to Courtrooms reception first — they coordinate repairs.

🔨 Tradespeople & Services
🔑 Locksmith: Bristol Lock & Safe ↗ · 0117 955 5555 · 24/7 · From £65
🔌 Electrician: Bristol Electrical ↗ · 24/7 · ~£80/hr
🚿 Plumber: Emergency Plumbers Bristol ↗ · £90-120 callout
🧹 Cleaner: Courtrooms noticeboard or student FB groups · £12-15/hr
🔧 Handyman: TaskRabbit app · Furniture, mounting · From £20
👗 Dry cleaning: Timpson (Tesco Broadmead) · Suits from £12
👞 Shoe repair: Timpson (Tesco Broadmead) · Heels £12
🔪 Key cutting: Timpson (Tesco Broadmead) · From £5
🪡 Clothing repair: Stitch Express (Park Street) · From £8

💡 Check with reception first — most repairs are free. Never pay cash upfront. Ask in "Bristol Malaysian Society" or "UoB Freshers" groups for trusted recommendations.

🌪️ Natural Disasters↑ Top
🌪️ Natural Disasters & Severe Weather
UK risks are low but real — stay prepared, not scared

⚠️ UK emergency alert system: The government sends emergency alerts to all compatible phones (4G/5G) via Cell Broadcast. You CANNOT opt out of life-threatening alerts. They appear as a loud siren-like sound + on-screen message. You don't need to sign up — it's automatic.

ThreatUK RiskWhat To DoKey Info
🌊 Flooding Medium · Bristol area Check flood warnings at gov.uk/flood ↗ · Never walk/drive through flood water · Move valuables upstairs · Unplug electrics Floodline: 0345 988 1188 · 24/7 · Courtrooms is uphill from Avon — low risk
⛈️ Severe Storms Medium · Winter Stay indoors · Close windows/curtains · Charge devices · Avoid parks/trees · Met Office warnings ↗ Wind speeds >50mph = red warning · Named storms (e.g. Storm Isha) make national news
🌡️ Heatwave Low-Med · Summer Drink water (2L+/day) · Close curtains on sunny side · Use fans · Avoid 11am-3pm outdoors · Check on vulnerable neighbours UK Heat-Health Alert: gov.uk/heat-alert ↗ · 30°C+ triggers Level 3
❄️ Snow & Ice Low-Med · Dec-Feb Stock 2-3 days food/water · Buses may stop — check First Bus app · Uni closes if severe — check UoB alerts · Wear layers + waterproof shoes Bristol rarely gets >5cm snow · Ice on pavements is main danger · Grit bins on main roads
🔥 Fire (Building) Low · Any time GET OUT, STAY OUT, CALL 999. Do NOT use lift · Do NOT collect belongings · Close doors behind you · Meet at assembly point · Know your floor's fire exit NOW Courtrooms has fire alarms in every flat · Weekly alarm tests · Evacuation floor plans in common areas · Never disable smoke detectors
🧪 Chemical / HAZMAT Very Low Go indoors · Close all windows/doors · Turn off ventilation · Tune to BBC Radio Bristol 94.9 FM or check BBC Bristol News ↗ Avonmouth industrial area is 6km away — low risk for city centre
🦠 Pandemic / Health Very Low UoB has pandemic response plan · Check university email · International students: keep passport + visa accessible · Know your High Commission contact Malaysian High Commission London: +44 20 7235 8033 · Register with them for emergencies
🌍 Earthquake Negligible UK has ~300 quakes/year, almost all <3.0 magnitude (unfelt). If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, Hold. Stay away from windows. Last felt quake in Bristol: 2018 (2.8 magnitude, Swansea area) · No structural risk

🎒 Build a basic emergency kit (keep in your room):

🔦 Torch: With spare batteries (power cuts in storms)
🔋 Power bank: 10,000mAh+ · Fully charged · Backup for phone alerts
💊 First aid kit: Plasters, antiseptic, paracetamol, any prescription meds (3-day supply)
🥫 Food & water: 2-3 days non-perishable (instant noodles, canned food, biscuits) + 2L bottled water
📻 Radio: Battery-powered or wind-up for BBC Radio Bristol (94.9 FM) if internet down
📄 Documents: Passport photocopy, BRP card copy, insurance details, emergency contacts written on paper (not just phone)
🧥 Warm clothes & blanket: UK winter power cuts mean no heating — have a warm layer ready
💵 Cash: £20-50 in small notes — card machines fail in power cuts

📱 Download these apps before you need them: Met Office (weather warnings) · What3Words (give exact location to 999) · SafeZone (UoB emergency) · first aid by British Red Cross (offline guide)

🎓 University & Safety Contacts
ContactNumber / LinkNotes
Uni Security0117 331 122324/7 patrols · SafeZone app
Police Non-Emergency101Report crimes, noise complaints
Courtrooms ReceptionCheck noticeboard24/7 · Out-of-hours number posted
Malaysian High Commission+44 20 7235 803345 Belgrave Square, London · Lost passport help
SafeZone AppApp Store / Google PlayFree · UoB login · One-tap emergency + safe walk check-in
Safe Taxi (V Cars)0117 925 2626Largest Bristol private hire · App booking

📱 Save these NOW: 999 · 111 · 116 123 · 101 · 105 · 0800 111 999 · 0117 331 1223. Add to your phone favourites.

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