Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Open Day start ambassadors will be on-hand at Cardiff will be given to student visitors. Should such Central Station to direct you. Please ensure a situation arise, the support of parents and where do I go on arrival? that you have a valid ticket to travel between and guardians in giving up their seats is Open Day runs from 9.00am - 4.00pm. Cardiff Central and Cathays Station. appreciated. On arrival, please make your way to the Please note, visitors wanting to go directly University’s Main Building (map ref. 1 ) to the Schools of Physics, Engineering and Where can I get something to eat? to collect a welcome pack and programme. Computer Science may like to travel to Cardiff Please refer to page 24 of the programme There are entrances from both Museum Queen Street Station, from where Trevithick for the location of food outlets on campus. Avenue and Park Place. and Queen’s Buildings (map ref. 21 ) can be Alternatively, there are a wide range of bars, found only a few minutes walk away. cafes and restaurants in Cardiff city centre, a Do I have to arrive at a few minutes from the main campus. certain time? By car The postcode for your SatNav is CF10 3AT No. You can come and go as you please and What can I do on the day? (this is the postcode for the University’s Main you don’t have to be ‘on-time’ at 9.00am, or We have over 150 activities for you to choose Building. Please see below for parking advice). stay until 4.00pm. Most general talks and from. Many of these will be held in Main You can also find directions to the University tours are repeated throughout the day, so Building (map ref. 1 ) and the Students’ from our website at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/ you can fit them in whenever you are able. directions Union. Our academic schools will also be However, events in academic schools are only running their own activities throughout offered a limited number of times. Therefore, Where can I park? the day - all of which are detailed in the please plan your day in advance using the full programme: www.cardiff.ac.uk/ontheday programme which is available to download at: Car parking within the University is extremely www.cardiff.ac.uk/ontheday limited and, for this reason, is reserved for Will guest Wi-Fi be available? visitors with mobility difficulties. However, How do I find my way to there are several short and long stay car Yes. You can take advantage of our free Wi-Fi by selecting ‘CU-Visitor’ on your device the University? parks located close to the University. There is limited on-street ‘pay and display’ parking on and following the instructions. Don’t forget The University is located in the heart of Park Place, Senghennydd Road and within the to follow us on social media for updates Cardiff’s civic centre, Cathays Park. Like civic centre. This typically costs around £5 for throughout the day! most city centres, it can be difficult to park. up to five hours. Payment is by coin or debit/ Where can I stay overnight and/ Therefore, we encourage you to use public credit card. Parking in the North Road car transport or the ‘Park and Ride’ service park (postcode: CF10 3DY) is approximately or leave luggage during the day? (please see the section on ‘parking’ for £5.20 per day. Charges for city centre multi- Accommodation details can be found further information). storey car parks vary considerably, up to on the ‘Visit Cardiff’ website at: By coach approximately £24 per day. www.visitcardiff.com In addition, Cardiff National coach companies, such as National Park and Ride Tourist Information Centre in the Hayes offers left luggage facilities (between 10.00am- Express and Megabus, run regular services Cardiff Council operates ‘Park and Ride’ 4.00pm). Where possible, please refrain to Cardiff from many major cities across services to the city centre from Cardiff East from bringing luggage and large baggage to the UK. However, due to the temporary approximately every 15 minutes. Follow Open Day. Please note that such items may closure of Cardiff Central Bus and Coach the signs from the M4 and major routes be subject to being searched. The Tourist Station, we advise that you check the arrival into Cardiff. Cardiff East Park and Ride Information Centre is located in The Old and departure points with each individual (postcode: CF23 8HH) costs £6 per vehicle Library, The Hayes, CF10 1BH. operator. Many drop-off points will be within and includes the return bus journey to the easy walking distance of the University but, University in Park Place. Please ensure What extra advice and support if further onward travel is needed, the city is you catch the Open Day service, which served by a number of local bus companies. will take you directly to the University. is available for visitors with More details can be found at: For directions, please visit: additional requirements? www.cardiff.ac.uk/directions www.cardiff.gov.uk/parkandride If you have any special requirements that By train Please note that the last bus from the arise as a result of a disability, we would Please be aware that rail improvement University, on Park Place, back to Cardiff encourage you to contact our Student works are taking place on the weekend East Park and Ride will be at 16:30. Support Centre in advance (Tel: 029 2087 of 21/22 October which may affect your However, visitors can also use their Park 4844) so that appropriate arrangements can journey. Please check with National Rail and Ride ticket on the Park and Ride service be made prior to your visit. Limited parking Enquiries for further details. departing from Churchill Way, in the city will be available for disabled visitors in the Travel to Cardiff Central Station. You can centre. This service departs from stop HN Main Building car park (map ref. 1 ). There then either take a local train to the University approximately every 15 minutes, with the will also be accessible transport on-call station at Cathays, or walk to the University last bus leaving Churchill Way at 19:00. throughout the day. If you wish to make use in approximately 15-20 minutes. Local train of this, please liaise with a member of staff services run regularly from platform 6 of Do I need to bring my at any of the information desks/ reception Cardiff Central Station, calling at Cathays Eventbrite ticket? marquees. In addition, we have a limited number of wheelchairs available from Main Station - which is directly opposite the No, simply make your way to the reception University’s Main Building. The journey takes marquees at Main Building to collect your Building (map ref. 1 ). approximately six minutes. For those travelling programme and welcome pack. We will also have advisers who can help with with Great Western Railway, a discount may queries regarding provision for students with be available on certain Advance Purchase Do I need to book tickets in a disability, long term physical or mental fares to Cardiff Central. Please visit health condition, or specific learning difficulty. www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ advance for talks? They will be based at Main Building (map ref. open-days-visits/how-to-get-here for more No. We try to repeat talks that are traditionally 1 ) throughout the day. details. During the morning, our student popular. In the event of high demand, priority How to find us

Further information: Door-to-door directions by road: www.cardiff.ac.uk/directions Park and Ride services: www.cardiff.gov.uk/parkandride Train services: Tel: (08457) 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk Coach services (National Express): Tel: (08717) 818178 www.nationalexpress.com Local bus services: Tel: 029 2066 6444 www.cardiffbus.com SatNav: if you are using SatNav the postcodes are: Cathays Park Campus (Main Building): CF10 3AT Park and Ride East: CF23 8HH Your Open Day Planner

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Where? Explore the campus on a 3:00pm student-led tour

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