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Newcastle
University
Accommodation Tour
Handbook
Richardson Road/ Castle
Leazes/ Claremont Sports
Hall
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Contents
Title……………………………………Page number
1. Tour route………………………………….…3
2. Accommodation Prices…………………......6
3. Amenities and Travel Information....….…...7
4. Frequently Asked Questions………………14
5. Feedback………………………………….…17
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1. Tour Route
1. Starting Point Medical Building Foyer
Meet your group
Welcome them to Newcastle
Introduce yourself giving your name, course and year of
study
Briefly explain the tour
Encourage them to ask questions during the tour
Explain that you will be visiting one catered and one
catered site, and also the sports facility.
Explain that you will be talking about all accommodation
sites throughout the tour
Set off walking towards Richardson Road.
Explain as you walk that many of the students who live in
Richardson Road use this route as the fastest way to and
from the University.
2. Claremont Sports Hall
Report to reception
Wait in lobby while Sports Centre staff show students
round.
Point out Marris House behind Richardson Road; explain
that it is one of many other self catering options. Mention
other options such as Windsor Terrace who have the option
of en-suite facilities and encourage people to ask questions
about these other sites.
3. Richardson Road Self Catered Flats
All prices are for current students
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Rents are £64.75 per week and £112 per week for
couple flats
31 self contained flats.
894 standard study bedrooms without washbasins
Room are grouped into flats of six bedrooms with a
shared living space, kitchen and bathroom.
Very close to campus
Standard flats have microwaves, data connection and
entry phone system
CCTV on site for extra security
On site laundrette
Limited car parking and bicycle storage
Very lively site
10 minute walk to uni/ town
£3.00 taxi fair approximately from town.
4. Castle Leazes Catered Halls
Explain the features of Castle Leazes – Rent £97.65.
1,050 study bedrooms with washbasins (but over 1600
applications for rooms last year)
Close to campus
Breakfast and evening meals during the week
24 hour reception
laundrette, shop, bar with satellite TV, snooker room, TV
room and table tennis room
Cluster of over 30 PCs linked to the University System
with internet
Data connection in all rooms
Offers social events such as Christmas dinner, summer
ball, quiz and comedy nights, inter-hall sports such as pool
and table tennis.
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Walk the group into Castle Leazes, past reception and take
the first right down the Eustace Percy corridor. Point out
the shop (right) and the TV room (left). Go up the stairs into
the bar – Point out the dining room. Walk through the bar
and down the other staircase into Havelock Hall. At the
bottom of the stairs point out the computer cluster. Show
students allocated study bedroom.
On way out explain that the Castle Leazes site is very
popular and is heavily over subscribed. Say that our other
catered site Henderson Hall has excellent features and also
en-suite is available.
5. Walk group back towards Medical School.
Ask the group if they have any final questions and thank
them for their time
Ask them if they would like to fill out a comments form.
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2. Accommodation Prices
Name of Hall Price per week Annual Price
Castle Leazes £97.65 £3,539.20
£2,460.50 Single
£64.75 Single
standard
standard
Richardson Road
£4,256.00 Couples
£112.00 Couples flat
flat
£89.60 £3,233.30
Henderson Hall
£102.90 with £3,738.70 with
internet connection internet connection
Marris House £71.40 £2,713.20
£2,713.20
£71.40
Windsor Terrace
£3,258.50 with en-
£85.75 with en-suite
suite
St. Mary’s £61.60 £2,340.80
Bowsden Court £77.00 £2,926.00
£64.75 without £2,460.50 without
washbasin washbasin
Jesmond Road
£71.40 with £2,713.20 with
washbasin washbasin
£3,477.60 with en-
£82.80 with en-suite
suite
Magnet Court
£103.85 Couples
£4,361.70 Couples
flat
flat
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3. Amenities and Travel Information
Name of Hall Amenities Travel Information
1,050 single study bedrooms with washbasins and Within walking
internet connection distance of University
24-hour reception (15 minutes)
laundrette, shop, bar with satellite TV and large Taxi – approximately
screen, snooker rooms, TV rooms and table tennis £4.50
room
cluster of over 30 PCs linked to the internet via the
University's Information Systems and Services.
bicycle storage
Castle Leazes
limited car parking at an additional charge
Breakfast and evening meals are served Monday to
Snacks and sandwiches can be bought from bar and
shop.
Vending machines provide a 24-hour service
Social events: Christmas dinner, summer ball, quiz
and comedy nights, inter-hall sports such as pool and
table tennis.
Resident wardening team offer support
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University Officers patrol accommodation
894 single study-bedrooms Walking Distance to
31 self-contained couple flats University and City
Internet connection in all study bedrooms Centre (10 minutes)
bicycle storage Taxi from University
limited car parking at an additional charge – approximately £4
on-site CCTV and
on-site launderette
lively atmosphere
Flats have six bedrooms sharing a communal
Richardson
lounge/kitchen and shower/toilet.
Road
A site manager is responsible for the services and
facilities as well as welfare and discipline.
Officers patrol accommodation to ensure your peace of
mind.
Grocery store nearby (Londis)
Nearest supermarket in City Centre
Nearby takeaway
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361 single study bedrooms with washbasins Bus:
88 single study bedrooms with en-suite facilities and From the City:
internet connection
adjacent to University sports ground and tennis courts Direct from
launderette, shop, bar with satellite TV, TV lounge with Haymarket (305,
large-screen satellite TV, snooker club, music practice 306, 308) and
room and games facilities Central Station
Cluster of 18 PCs linked to the internet via the (1), approximately
University's Information Systems and Services. 15 – 20 mins.
Wireless internet connection available in some areas From Henderson
ample, free car parking Hall: Coast Road
Henderson Hall
secure bicycle storage (305,306,307,
provides a fully catered option Monday to Friday 309)
Sacks and sandwiches can be bought from the shop, Taxi:
bar and vending machines. Approx £7 from the
Events including film nights, quizzes, pool leagues. University
Playstation
Christmas party
Large screen TV in the bar allows sporting events to
be televised.
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192 single study-bedrooms with washbasin Walking Distance to
Internet connection in all study bedrooms University and City
close to city centre and University sports hall Centre (10 minutes)
entry phone system Taxi from University
limited car parking at an additional charge – approximately £4
on-site launderette
Freeview TV connection in all flats
Bicycle storage
All flats have six single study-bedrooms with
Marris House communal lounge/kitchen and two showers/toilets.
A site manager is responsible for the services and
facilities as well as welfare and discipline.
Officers patrol our accommodation to ensure your
peace of mind
Grocery store nearby (Londis)
Nearest supermarket in City Centre
Nearby takeaway
190 single study-bedrooms with washbasins Walking distance to
48 single study-bedrooms with en suite bathroom University and City
Windsor Terrace Internet connection in all study bedrooms Centre (5 minutes)
entry-phone system Adjacent to Robinson
limited car parking at an additional charge
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on-site launderette Library
Bus
361 single study-bedrooms with washbasins
Internet connection in all study bedrooms Central Station,
ample free car parking Bewick Street
shops nearby – Morrisons, Westgate Road (36/36a), Gallowgate
Fenham Pool is nearby (61) and St. Thomas
on site CCTV and entry-phone system Street (32)
on-site launderette approximately 25-
bicycle storage facilities 30mins
Mix of three-, four-, five-, and six-bedroom flats, each
From St Mary’s Halls:
St. Mary’s having communal kitchen/lounge. The majority of flats
Fenham Hall Drive
have two showers and two toilets. Many flats on this
(13,36,63)
site are larger than average.
approximately 25-
Communal lounge where you can get together with
30mins
other residents to chat or watch TV.
Vending machines offer cold drinks, sandwiches and
snacks. Snooker and table tennis are on offer in the Taxi
communal hall along with large screen TV.
Site manager is responsible for the services and Approximately £5
facilities as well as welfare and discipline from University
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Officers patrol accommodation
136 single study-bedrooms with en suite bathroom Located near South
internet connection in all study-bedrooms Gosforth Metro
on-site entry-phone systems/CCTV Station
Freeview TV connection in each flat Day return on metro is
ample free parking £1.70 (£2.10 before
secure bicycle storage 9am)
on-site launderette Student metro passes
high quality en suite accommodation at affordable are available from £28
Bowsden Court
rents. Flats allow groups of five and six students to for 4 weeks or £250
share a communal lounge/kitchen. annual.
Site manager is responsible for the services and Taxi – approximately
facilities as well as welfare and discipline. £6.00 from University
Officers patrol our accommodation to ensure your
peace of mind
27 single study-bedrooms with washbasins Walking distance
54 single study-bedrooms without washbasins from University (10
Jesmond Road
Internet connection in all study bedrooms minutes).
shared laundry facilities with Windsor Terrace Taxi from University
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limited car parking at an additional charge – approximately £3.
Site manager
Officers patrol accommodation
70 en suite single study-bedrooms In the heart of the
20 studios for couples City Centre
Internet connection (additional charge) in all study- Close to Metros,
bedrooms busses and trains.
entry-phone system
microwaves, kettles and toasters provided
Magnet Court
on-site launderette
42-week contract
Site manager
Officers patrol accommodation
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4. Frequently Asked Questions
I have not booked, can I still come along?
Newcastle University welcomes any visitors to our campus and
we will do our utmost to ensure you get the most from your time
with us. Please visit us at the designated meeting point and,
pending space, we will endeavour to get you on a campus tour.
Where can we park?
Please refer to http://www.ncl.ac.uk/travel/info/car/parking.php
for information on parking within Newcastle. Parking on
Campus is very limited.
How do I get to Newcastle University from the train station/
airport?
The campus has the advantage of being located in the city
centre and therefore supported by Newcastle’s Metro system.
The Metro has stations at both the airport and train station. We
advise all visitors to disembark at Haymarket Metro Station as it
is the closest to the University campus.
From the Haymarket Metro Station you will need to cross the
pedestrian crossing facing the Church and stay to the left before
crossing the road opposite Campus Coffee and Blackwells.
The Student Union is to the right of Campus Coffee and up the
steps in front of you.
For those who wish to walk from Central Station there is
adequate signage to the University and you should allow 20 -
30 minutes. The walk is not recommended for those with
limited mobility. Please refer to
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/travel/maps/navigator_custom.php?t=3&b=
11&l=5&r=9 for a detailed map.
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Please refer to http://www.ncl.ac.uk/travel/info/ for more
information, including links to the Metro website.
Is there anywhere we can stay overnight?
You can obtain accommodation guides from the Newcastle
Tourist Information Office:
The Guildhall, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne
Open: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm.
Phone: 0191 277 8000
E-mail: tourist.info@newcastle.gov.uk
Castle Leazes Halls of Residence offers limited places for Bed
and Breakfast, please ring 0191 222 8368/8362 for availability
and more information.
What is the weather like? What should we wear?
We advise all visitors to wear comfortable footwear and check
www.bbc.co.uk/weather before visiting.
How much walking will be involved?
Campus Tours last approximately 1 hour and do not involve any
form of transportation. The starting and meeting point is within
a 5 minute walk from Haymarket Metro station and the City
Centre.
From the Haymarket Metro Station you will need to cross the
pedestrian crossing facing the Church and stay to the left before
crossing the road opposite Campus Coffee and Blackwells.
The Student Union is to the right of Campus Coffee and up the
steps in front of you.
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Is there anywhere to eat on campus?
The campus provides a good selection of places where you can
get a bite to eat, whether it’s a snack or meal. The university
and Students’ Union have been granted Fairtrade status
meaning an increasing number of Fairtrade products are
available. For more information on where to eat please visit
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/food.phtml. Please note
that opening times for venues within The Union building are
subject to change during University holidays.
Is it usual for students to bring their parents along and how
many people can I bring?
We are more than happy to accommodate parents as well
as students on campus, but we do ask for students to limit the
number of guests to one if possible on the Campus Tour. We
like to ensure as many students can enjoy the tour as possible
but guest numbers can be reviewed on the day.
If I am running late is it still ok to come?
The city and campus is still a fantastic place to visit without a
campus tour! However, we will always try and find a place for
you on the next available tour. We do provide a ‘Walk without
the talk’ guide if you wish to tour the campus in your own time.
To view this guide please follow the link
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/further/resources/walkwi
thouttalk.pdf
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5. Feedback
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