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The Student Guide to

Written by students, for students 2 Contents getting to know...

2. 15. map - …the nightlife campus and surrounding area

5. 18. …the town …sport, health and fitness

6. 23. …the key areas …your way around

8. 26. …things to do …the surrounding areas

12. 28. …where to eat money saving tips

3 Warrington is a great place to live and study and we’re confident you’ll enjoy an amazing student experience during your time here. This guide will fill you in on all the best places to eat, drink and have fun, so keep reading and let us share with you the best of our town…

4 Getting to know… the town

Halliwell Jones 1 hr 50 mins stadium, Total travel time to which is home to population Warrington

Wolves, holds people. 15,200 = 206,400 by train and (102,400 males, 104,000 55 mins females) flight time

£££ 3.5 million people Largest town in 6th highest living within a 30 minute drive earnings of Warrington in the UK Home to (highest in Britain’s first Over North West) Ikea 8,000 businesses are already located in 3.6% of the Warrington population are students

5 Getting to know… the key areas

Town Centre Warrington town centre is a lively hub of Stockton Heath is home to a number of activity. Here you’ll find an array of places modern bars and restaurants, as well as to go and sights to see, including the more traditional pubs. Approximately a 15 town’s largest shopping centre, a market, minute drive away, Stockton Heath makes museum and art gallery, the Halliwell for a great night out if you fancy a break Jones Stadium and endless places to eat from the town centre. Popular bars include and drink. It’s easily accessible too – the The Slug and Lettuce and Tom at 101. bus station and Warrington Central, one of two main railways stations in Warrington, are located right in the heart Westbrook of the town centre. Westbrook is home to Warrington’s Odeon cinema, which is adjacent to the Westbrook Centre. Here you’ll find a large Cultural Quarter Asda and a few smaller specialist stores. Enjoy a great day or night out in The Westbrook area of Warrington is Warrington’s cultural quarter. Here you’ll also home to Gemini Retail Park, which find a wide variety of bars and restaurants, is known for having the first IKEA store in along with music and entertainment the UK. Other stores include the largest venues Pyramid and Parr Hall and Marks and Spencer outside of London, Warrington Museum and Art Gallery. Boots, Next, Toys R Us and Arnold Clark.

“The cultural quarter is my favourite place for cocktails Lish Carson 6 ” There’s no place like Warrington, the community feeling creates a family atmosphere where everyone looks out and cares for each other! Laura Garlic

7 3 Getting to know… things to do Top 3 things to do as voted for by students

Team Sport Go Karting Odeon Warrington The largest purpose-built indoor go All the latest films, in one place! Odeon karting track anywhere in the UK. With Warrington has 10 screens of film 35 bends and a Monaco-style tunnel, magic, screening in stunning RealD 3D. all split over three levels, you’ll be hard You can treat yourself to an exclusive pushed to find a go karting experience entertainment experience with Premier that can match this one! seats, cafe culture at Costa or satisfy Unit 2 Bank Quay Trading Estate, Slutchers Lane, your sweet tooth with a scoop of Ben & Warrington, WA1 1PJ www.team-sport.co.uk Jerry’s. Cromwell Avenue, Warrington, WA5 8UD www.odeon.co.uk Jump Warehouse Indoor trampoline park jam packed with interconnected trampolines, angled walls, roll-over platforms, slamdunk basketball nets, grab bags, “Jump Warehouse is trick airbags and even a Jump Café my favourite place in serving hot and cold refreshments. Warrington, it’s so good. Not only will you have heaps of fun, I can do flips without you’ll get fit and active at the same time! the fear of breaking my Unit 3 Chetham Court, Winwick Quay, bones! Warrington, WA2 8RF Robyn Moy www.jumpwarehouse.com ”

“Go Karting was awesome. This track has nice tight corners with a nice downhill straight. Great fun in a group – especially when you beat all your friends and get bragging rights 8 Stephen Halford ” Shopping:

Golden Square shopping centre With an excellent selection of 135 stores, making it Warrington’s largest shopping centre, Golden Square Warrington is the destination for busy shoppers looking for great retail stores or somewhere to relax. 27 Old Market Place, Warrington, WA1 1QB

Golden Square has all the shops you could want under one roof, I can spend all day there. It’s not too far from campus either Roben Ramsay

Cockhedge shopping centre Clue HQ - The Live Escape Game Cockhedge shopping centre, located a 2 Teams of 2 to 6 are locked in a room and minute walk from Golden Square, boasts given 60 minutes to find clues and solve 32 shopping outlets, including a mix of puzzles. Using the items you find, you major UK and independent traders. must try to work out a way to escape. Cockhedge Shopping Park, Warrington, WA1 2QQ 10 Crown St, Warrington WA1 2AE www.cluehqwarrington.co.uk/

Birchwood shopping centre Only a 7 minute drive or 20 minute walk Gala Bingo from campus. With shops including Asda, Registration is free, and once you’re inside Aldi, Home Bargains and New Look, it has you could be in with a chance of winning all you’ll need to stock up your cupboards up to £20,000. If you need a little fuel to AND your wardrobe. There’s plenty of keep you going during your game, there places to eat too with a McDonalds, is a delicious selection of food and drinks. Domino’s, Subway and more! Just in case you win big, the champagne is Dewhurst Rd, , Warrington WA3 7PG kept on ice! Cockhedge Centre, Prince Henry Square, Warrington, WA1 2QH. www.galabingo.com 9 Ramp1 Skatepark RAMP 1 is one of Europe’s largest indoor skateboard, BMX, scooter and inline sports facilities. Suitable for all abilities – from beginner to expert! Includes a café and space for spectators. , Rd, , Warrington WA5 2TJ. www.ramp1.co.uk

Skate Academy On my days off my favourite This funky Roller disco venue in the things to do are to go shopping, centre of Warrington will provide hours bowling or the cinema with friends, of fun and fitness. but if I don’t have early lectures Academy Street, Warrington, WA1 2BQ www.skateacademy.net I’ll head into town for a night out. There’s nothing better than chilling MFA Bowl out with friends whilst watching the Eating, drinking, bowling, & rolling! sunrise after a few drinks in town. Chetham Court, Winwick Quay, Warrington Alternatively, if we’re on a tight WA2 8RF. www.mfabowl.com budget we’ll have a movie night in the common room or a kick about Warrington Quasar on the astro One of the largest laser tag arenas in Sonou Rakkar the Northwest! 50,000 sq ft of indoor terrain across two floors, custom built scenery, lighting effects, swirling fog and atmospheric music to make your experience all the more exciting. Norman Street, Cheshire, Warrington WA2 7HW www.warringtonquasar.co.uk

10 Warrington Museum and Art Gallery A chance to travel without leaving Warrington! Over 200,000 objects covering ethnology, archaeology, fine art, numismatics, local & social history, and natural science. Museum Street, Warrington, WA1 1JB www.warringtonmuseum.co.uk

Pyramid and Parr Hall Pyramid & Parr Hall are two of the North West’s leading arts & entertainment venues for music, comedy, dance, drama and much more. Cultural Quarter, Palmyra Square South, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1BL www.pyramidparrhall.com beautiful gardens which include a small Walton Hall and Gardens zoo, café and golf course. A great day out! Walton Lea Road, Higher Walton,Warrington, Walton Hall is a picturesque grade II WA4 6SN. www.warrington.gov.uk/ listed building surrounded by 32 acres of waltongardens

11 3 Getting to know… where to eat Top 3 places to eat as voted for by students

Nandos ££ East Orient £ The number 1 student choice. Great value for money. All you can eat Portuguese style PERi-PERi chicken. Chinese buffet complete with its own Need we say anymore? ice cream machine. Some say it’s like Old Market Place, Golden Square, Warrington their dreams have come true. WA1 1QB and also Stockton Heath. 54 Horsemarket Street, Warrington WA1 1XL

Stonemill ££ Wetherspoons £ The Stonemill specializes in affordable Cheap drinks, cheap food – no frills but indulgence - fantastic food, an award still tasty. There are two Weatherspoons winning drinks range, mouth-watering in Warrington, both located in the desserts and award-winning handmade town centre, The Friar Penketh and The luxury ice cream. You’ll be able to sit Looking Glass. back, relax and enjoy the comfortable, homely & warm surroundings while tucking into some delicious food. Price Guide Sandy Lane West, Poplars and Hulme, Warrington, WA2 9SA £ = Cheap! ££ = Reasonable £££ = Stretching the student budget

The Stonemill is by far my favourite place to eat, the huge portions make it great value for money too!

Brew Mason

12 Farmers Arms ££ Mojo Bar and Tapas ££ A family-friendly local pub that serves An extensive range of delicious tapas fresh, home cooked food 7 days a week. dishes and cocktails, all served in a Their award-winning beer garden is beautiful setting at an affordable price! perfect for sunny days and is only a 5 15 Cairo St, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1EE minute walk from campus. Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0BE. Grill on the Square £££ This may stretch the student budget, The Plough £ but is a fabulous setting for a romantic The Plough is a flaming grill pub date or a special occasion. The menus restaurant, famous for their food at The Grill are changed seasonally to challenges. They offer some of the bring you the best of local produce. best steaks around, a friendly welcome, 7 Palmyra Square North, Warrington, WA1 1JQ unbeatable value and a great place to meet up with friends and family. Student tip: sign up to their mailing list for some great money saving offers. Mill Lane, Houghton Green, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0SU

There are so many different places to eat out in Warrington you’re spoilt for choice!

Jonathon Roberts

13 The Garden Dining Room £ Perfect if you don’t fancy cooking or wandering too far. Located on campus, The Garden Dining Room offers a selection of hot and cold food Monday-Friday. Martin Building, Warrington Campus, WA2 0DB

More student restaurant recommendations

Ask Italian Prezzo The Bears Paw Pizza Express Las Ramblas The Peacock Piccolinos

14 3 Getting to know… the nightlife Top 3 nightlife hotspots as voted for by students

The town centre is host to a wide selection of clubs, pubs and bars to suit all tastes, ranging from the hip and trendy to the traditional tavern. Whether you’re into house, hip hop, indie or rock you’ll always find somewhere you’ll love.

Showbar ££ Bar and Club Twenty10 £ Warrington’s biggest nightclub. Famous No need for a taxi, Bar and Club Twenty10 for its 50p Tuesdays. House and chart on is located on campus! It’s the perfect place the bottom floor, RnB on the top! to let your hair down and hosts events 15-17 Friars Gate, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 2RR to suit everyone. Wednesday night is the biggest with everything from paint, UV bubble, snow, and popcorn parties, theme Level £ nights, fancy dress and more! If that’s not One of the cheapest clubs in Warrington, your thing, the rest of the week sees social offering a mix of both alternative and pop activities such as karaoke, quizzes, live music, but be warned it can get very busy. comedy and music, sports and more. 2 Rylands St, Warrington WA1 1EN Warrington Campus, Crab Lane, WA2 0DB

Price Guide We want all of our students to be safe and happy, so please look £ = Cheap! after each other and enjoy your ££ = Reasonable leisure time sensibly. £££ = Stretching the student budget

I love the uni bar, you’re always guaranteed to find someone you know, you can wear what you want and it’s a great night out without the taxi fare! Sophie Sutton

15 Reef ££ Darli Lounge £ Open until 5am, you can party the night House and clubland classics. away to the latest dance, chart and RnB 120 Bridge St, Warrington WA1 2RU tunes. 98 Bridge St, Warrington WA1 2RF DV8 ££ All the best party anthems. Voodoo ££ 100-103, Bridge St, Warrington WA1 3RU A wide range of music and free entry- so you might as well try it for yourself! 10 Friars Gate, Warrington WA1 2RW Reflex/Babylon £ Playing the best retro tunes and party anthems to keep you dancing all night, Friars Court £ plus its two venues for just one price! Warrington’s Home of Indie and Live Music. 65 Bridge St, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 2HH Ryland Street, Warrington, WA1 1EN

I always have a good night out in Warrington no matter where I go, but Showbar is definitely my favourite, it always has a really good atmosphere and is the place to be on a Tuesday, Friday or Saturday.

Emily Howell-Smith

16 Bars If you fancy a break from clubbing, why not enjoy a cocktail or two and check out some of the bars Warrington has to offer.

The Institution ££ This hidden gem lies in the heart of The Lounge Bar £ Palmyra Square. Set in a former bank vault, During the day The complete with high ceilings and original Lounge is the place to décor it offers the most authentic cocktails feel relaxed and enjoy a to be found this side of Manhattan. good old cup of tea or Treasury Building, Palmyra Square South, coffee. They also have an Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1BL extensive range of fine world lagers, spirits and wines. Throw into the mix a Quarter Bar ££ selection of cocktails At the forefront of exceptional cocktails, and feel at home. At night Quarter Bar boasts an impressive menu The Lounge with its comfy of world renowned classic cocktails, sofa’s and retro game table made by the finest bartenders. is the ideal place to meet Unit 2-3, Springfield Street, Warrington, for a chilled night out. Cheshire, WA1 1BB 6 Springfield St, Warrington WA1 1BB

17 Getting to know… Sports, Health and Fitness

Sports on campus Sports Clubs You’ll be pleased to hear the Warrington campus has a wide range of sports Women’s Hockey facilities, all of which are available for Men’s Hockey recreational use. Our facilities include Men’s Football Astroturf and grass pitches, a sports hall, an athletics track, and a fitness Women’s Football centre. There are a range of different Men’s Futsal sports societies for you to get involved Men’s Rugby in. To find out more information visit Women’s Netball the SU. Badminton www.chestersu.com/sports-societies

Being part of the Warrington Campus netball team for 2 years now has been a great experience! As well as keeping healthy I believe it has allowed me to create great friendships, I’m really looking forward to being a part of the team for my final year!’

Jess Wild

18 Sports off campus With many different sports available in the local area moving to Warrington makes it is easy to continue playing the sport you love.

Rugby Warrington is proud to be home to one of the biggest clubs in – The . You’ll see them out and about training on campus, but why not go and see them live in action and take advantage of our exclusive Prefer ? student ticket offer. With over 60,000 fans Visit www.warringtonrufc.co.uk Warrington Wolves games are known for their electric atmosphere. Please speak to the students union for more details. Football www.warringtonwolves.com If you’re a football fan there’s still plenty The , Mike Gregory of action to get in on! Why not support Way, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NE your local upcoming team Warrington Town F.C? www.pitchero.com/clubs/warringtontown Winner Recruitment Stadium, Common Lane, Being in the football team Warrington, WA4 2RS is great, social and football wise. There’s great competition for Alternatively, some of the biggest football teams in the country play only places and I love the amount of a train ride away. support the student union give the Man United FC - Old , Sir Matt Busby sports teams. Way, M16 0RA Manchester City FC - Etihad Stadium, Alex Smith Ashton New Road, Manchester M11 3FF Liverpool FC - Anfield, Anfield Road, Liverpool L4 0TH Everton FC - Goodison Road, Liverpool, L4 4EL

19 Haven’t found a sport you love? Going to university is all about making the most of the new opportunities and experiences that are open to you, so try something new!

Hockey Horse riding Hockey club - is a local club with Croft Riding Centre - private or group a big heart and even bigger ambitions. lessons which cater for children or adults For more info visit: www.lymmhockey.com from the complete beginner to the more Lymm Clubhouse, Crouchley Lane, Lymm, experienced rider and are available both Warrington, WA13 0AT during the day and evening. www.croftridingcentre.co.uk Croft, Warrington WA3 7AS Golf With 5 different golf clubs and a purpose built driving ranges there are Dance plenty of opportunities to develop your LaKiTa Dance Academy - a wide variety golfing abilities. of sessions, from beginners to elite. Drivetime Golf Centre, Centre Park (Slutchers Whether it’s pole fitness, aerial arts or Lane, off Wilson Patten St), Warrington, WA1 1QL flexibility you’re sure to find a fun and challenging workout that’s appropriate for your level of fitness. Netball www.lakitadance.com Warrington Town Netball Club - have UNIT 9, 28/32 Milner Street, Warrington, WA5 1AD six teams with ages ranging from 16 + JC Dance Academy - beginner to to over 50. WTNC Senior club caters for intermediate ballet and tap classes all ages and abilities, all players receive as well as Zumba fitness – there’s the same training and development something for everyone. relevant to their netball needs. www.jcdanceacademy.co.uk For more info including training times visit: River Road (off Wilderspool Causeway), www.warringtontownnetball.co.uk Warrington, WA4 6ZD

20 Fitness Unfortunately, dancing the night away in Bar Twenty10 is not the best way to keep fit, so we’ve compiled a list of local gyms to help maintain and improve your fitness.

Campus gym Xercise4Less Located on campus in Croft Hall, there Open 7 days a week, this gym offers couldn’t be a more convenient place affordable membership which includes to work out. Pop in today to find out over 40+ free classes, 400+ pieces of more information on opening hours and the latest gym equipment and separate membership fees etc. ladies only areas. www.xercise4less.co.uk The Cockhedge Centre, Brick Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2QQ

I love the fact our campus gym is right on my door step and everything is there for you including your own personal trainer

ShaSha Rahman 21 PureGym Open 24/7 PureGym make it simple, affordable & convenient for everyone to achieve their personal health goals. Warrington Central, Fennel Street, WA1 2PA www.puregym.com

Leisure centres/Livewire Warrington’s biggest provider of leisure services. Offers an exclusive discounted membership for University of students to use any of their six facilities located across the town. Membership will give you access to six fitness suites, seven swimming pools, squash and badminton courts and more than 150 exercise classes each week. To find out more, speak to the SU. www.livewirewarrington.co.uk

Health Nearest doctor Medical Centre Station Road South, Warrington, WA2 0RX Nearest pharmacy Live Well 14-15 Fearnhead Cross, Insall Road, WA2 0HD Nearest Dentist Fearnhead Dental Surgery, 86 Station Road North, Warrington, WA2 0QG Nearest Hospital Warrington and Halton Hospitals, Lovely Lane, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 1QG. Approximately 15 minutes from campus.

22 Getting to know… your way around

Train stations Car Warrington Central Warrington and the surrounding areas One of two main railway stations serving are easily accessible by car with the M6, Warrington. Central station is used by M52 and M56 all nearby. Tune into local stopping trains between Liverpool radio station Wire FM 107.2fm for local and Manchester, and express services traffic alerts and all the music you love. between Liverpool and the North East or between Liverpool and . Warrington Bank Quay Taxis One of Warrington’s main railway Abba Cars 01925 444 444 stations. Trains to Warrington Bank Quay Warrington’s largest taxi firm. Booking is travel on the West Coast Mainline, with available online, via the Abba Cars Taxi regular services to London, app or telephone. and Scotland, as well as regional trains to www.abba-taxis.co.uk/about-us Liverpool, Manchester and . Direct Taxi 01925 244244 Parker Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1LW Booking is available online, via the Direct Padgate Taxis app or telephone. Padgate station sees trains running from www.directtaxi.taxi Manchester to Liverpool and is the closest Harry’s Cars 01925 411111 train station to the university campus. Booking is available via the Harry’s Taxi Station Road, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0QS app or telephone. Birchwood Birchwood station lies in the middle of the Manchester-Liverpool Line, taking locals to Manchester Oxford Road in 25 minutes and Liverpool Lime Street in around 50; Warrington Central is just four minutes away. Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, WA3 7PU

23 This map shows services that operate on Monday to Saturday between 7am and 7pm. We operate a number of other services not shown, these are either infrequent or run only during the mornings, evenings or on Sundays.

A B C D E F 19 28.28A Croft Glazebury Leigh

Vulcan Village 1 25 1 22 Gorse Covert Myddleton Lane Newton-le-Willows 28 Station 22 Risley Faraday 19 28A Road* Street* 17A 17C Enfield H.M.P. *Daten Oakwood Park Road Risley Avenue (North) 17A 17.17A.17C Winwick 23.23A 17C Gemini Gemini Cinnamon *Birchwood A A Padgate 17 Birchwood 28 Retail Park Business Park 17.17 Brow Campus Park 28 23 Centre 17C 17C 18 (Crab Lane) 17 23A 2 Callands 2 Enfield Park Locking Heathfield 17.25.28 Birchwood 17 17A 18 Croppers Stumps Road Road (South) House Station Callands Sandy Lane/ Roberts 17 Cromwell Fold A Road 23A 17 Avenue Orange Grove Birchwood Westbrook 17C 23 * Only journeys on 16.16A Greenwood 23A Way services 17A (morning) Crescent 18 19 ORFORD Crescent Cinnamon 17C (evening) will serve Dallam Risley Industrial Estate 22 20 21 Lane 17 and Birchwood Park. A Longshaw Street 17 Cotswold Poplars Statham 17C Westbrook Westbrook Road Avenue Avenue 28 3 Whittle Way Centre 16A Northway Capesthorne Fearnhead 28A 3 17.17A Road Lane Avenue C Fisher 13 17 .18 Avenue A C Insall Road Lingley 29 .29 16 19 Business Park 13 20 20 Harpers 29A Troutbeck Collegiate Road Road Gullivers 21 Orford Green 21 29C Avenue Institute World 22 29A Twenty Acre Orford Road Great Sankey 29C Road Folly 20 21 25 4A Leisure Centre 13 29A 29C Lane Orford Park Hallfields Padgate Epping Road Whittle 17.17A Smith Station Drive Chapelford Old Warrington Winwick Drive Hall 17C .18 General Hall Road Orford Holes Hillock Woolston Lingley Green 16 Hospital Padgate 4 Avenue O’Leary Lane Lane A Avenue A Lane 4 4 Dorchester 16 Street A Marsh 29 Road Canons Lovely Lane Orford 4A C GREAT House 3 29 Tankersley Road Lane Lane 28 Holes SANKEY Grove 14 Battersby 28A Lane 15 Crosfields Lane 17.17A Cromwell C A Lingley Sankey Avenue 17 .23.23 Dam Lane Green Station CENTRAL Cemetery Bruche Bridge 29A Park Highfield WARRINGTON C Sankey Way Road Avenue 29 14 Liverpool Parish 1 2 3 4A 28 28A 15 St. Mary’s Church Kingsway North 14 Road Sankey 5 Road Bridges 5 15 Penketh Bridge Street 1 Coronation Lane Ends 2 Greystone Drive Meeting Road Lane Whitley Avenue 31 31 Lane 32A 31 31 32A 1.10C Victoria 11A 32A Park 1 2 11A 12A Stocks Lane Maple Crescent Wilderspool 31 Causeway C 6 2.10 A 6 Road Chester Wash Lane 11A 11A.12A 12 10C Road 10C 10C A 11 10C 11A 12A 10C 12A PENKETH 12A LATCHFORD Chapel Road Gainsborough Loushers Station Road Lane Road River Mersey 32A Falmouth Drive Hunts Lane 10C 10C A 32 Fairfield Tannery Lane Road 5 5. 6 Bowdon 5 7 Gardens Bradshaw Lane 7 Manchester Ship Canal Victoria Square 35 35 Ackers 35 Road Thelwall New Road Dunham 6 THELWALL Massey STOCKTON Chester Stockport Pickering Arms 5 Little HEATH Road Road 6 Warburton Grappenhall Lumb Shadewood Thelwall 35 Services Services London Bridge Road Brook Crescent Brook C 6 Road Eagle 1, 2 19 6.6C 6 Brow C Statham 3 20, 21 8.9.10 Cobbs Lymm Cross 45.46 Estate 5 8 4A 22 35 8 5 23, 23A Grappenhall Higher Barsbank Lymm 6, 6C 25 Heys Lane 9 Lane Church 8, 9 28, 28A Appleton Dudlows 45 Green 10C 29A, 29C 10C 8 LYMM 10C 46 A A 11 , 12 31 Owen’s Corner 13 32A Longwood Wrights Green Road 14, 15 45, 46 8 9 8 16, 16A Hatton Hatton Stretton 17, 17A, 17C Lane 45 45 9 Limited service or 8.9 9 18 occasional journeys 46 Antrobus Higher Lostock Lower Gralam All services operate to and from Warrington Interchange located at Golden Square Shopping Centre. Stretton Barnton 45.46 Produced by 30.3.15 www.fwt.co.uk 46 A B C D E F 24 Bus - Network Warrington Network Warrington are an award- winning municipal bus operator who operate the majority of bus services in all areas of the town. www.networkwarrington.co.uk (see map)

Warrington has excellent Airports transport links and is well Student life getting a bit too much? Feel connected to several major like rewarding yourself for all your hard work? Or just fancy a getaway? UK cities, including Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and London. This has meant I’ve been Only 15 miles away, with 3 terminals, able to get great work experience flights to a wide range of destinations at the ITV studios in London! from Beijing to and a huge array of services thoughtfully designed to Graham Hebron make travelling easy. Manchester M90 1QX www.manchesterairport.co.uk/

Liverpool Airport, Located 20 miles away offering flights to over 70 different destinations. The airport itself also features a wide range of shops and restaurants. Speke, Liverpool L24 1YD www.liverpoolairport.com/

25 Getting to know… surrounding areas

Warrington is particularly well-placed for students who enjoy a trip to the city, situated half an hour from the cities of Liverpool, Manchester and Chester.

Manchester Chester Manchester is the closest major city to The City of Chester is a vibrant mix of Warrington, so whether you jump on a cafes, shops and ancient walls, rows train, grab a taxi or drive, you’ll be there and architectural and archaeological in no time at all. A popular student features. The City is home to all-year haunt is the , a huge round arts festivals, events, exhibitions indoor shopping centre complete with and street entertainment including several restaurants and leisure activities the famous Chester Races, the Rowing including a cinema, centre, mini Regatta and the internationally golf and more. The close proximity to acclaimed Chester Zoo. Warrington also makes Manchester’s Chester is easy accessible via our free nightlife popular with students. campus shuttlebus, which runs Monday- www.visitmanchester.com Friday. To book onto the bus or find out more information, visit reception. If you’d like to visit on a weekend, it’s only Liverpool a short train ride away. About 20 miles away, Liverpool is a www.visitchester.com city of culture, heritage & people. With a wealth of things on offer you may find it difficult to pick what to do first. Liverpool was the birthplace of , so will you visit the famous Cavern Club? Go to Aintree? Or explore Concert Square, the heart of Liverpool’s nightlife? www.visitliverpool.com

26 When I’m in Manchester my favourite things to do are to go shopping at the Trafford centre, visit some of the amazing cocktail bars, go to the northern quarter and if it’s sunny, relax at The Shack on quays. But there’s just so much to do in Manchester you really need to explore it for yourself! Chloe Ainscough

Blackpool Approximately an hour’s drive away, Manchester and has plenty of entertainment Liverpool are good but on offer and is the perfect destination you don’t get a seafront for a day trip. Will you spend your time like Blackpool so close at the Pleasure , climb , visit , explore to you when the suns Blackpool Tower Dungeon or take a dip out at Sandcastle Waterpark? Omar Rujbally www.visitblackpool.com

27 Getting to know… money saving tips

Try going to the market for Don’t spend every day of fresh fruit, veg and meat, it’s first year in Bar Twenty10 normally way cheaper than the

supermarkets

Check the sales aisle and racks first! Try places like If you’re going to be using B&M Bargains and Home the train a lot, get a rail card Bargains, the food in there is much cheaper

Always buy a pizza with pre drinks for the next day to avoid the need to get a takeaway.

28 Find out how much student loan you will receive and then work out how many expenses you have (rent bills, phone bills etc.) and put that money in an online saving account- the money left over is your living money for food socializing etc. Divide by how many weeks you’ll be at uni & each week take that money out in cash - don’t use your bank card for purchases unless absolutely necessary!!

Stock up the freezer

Most food and drink is cheaper at the SU shop

Go to a supermarket or shop before going to the cinema and buy your

popcorn and sweets from there 29 30

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