Join us for our new Welcome Festival on moving-in weekend at Gun House Green for students and their parents and friends. There is plenty of room for everyone to try some street food, play games, go for a city or seafront walking tour, pick up a free houseplant and ask University staff any questions.
Drop by anytime during opening hours (no need to check in). Sit back, relax and enjoy your first taste of the campus and city - your new home from home.
When
- Saturday 20 September 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Sunday 21 September 10.00am to 3.00pm
Where
Gun House Green, right next to the Students' Union in Ravelin Park (Cambridge Rd, Portsmouth, PO1 2EF). Scroll down to see the map.
Food
- Need Street Food on site - buy some delicious delicious street food like BBQ + vegan bowls, and loaded fries
- Terrace Cafe - will be open all day for guests, providing a relaxed space to sit, ear and enjoy refreshments
- UOP Airstream - bacon rolls in the morning and then a street food option for lunch
- UOP Ice Cream Bike - guests can enjoy ice creams available from the new University branded bike
Activities
- Treasure hunt - complete 5 activities on-site to discover the secret 5-word phrase for a chance to win a University hoodie
- Support Services Fair – enjoy games and craft, or speak to University staff if you have any questions about student life, housing, finance and wellbeing
- Traditional fair games – like ring toss, ball in a bucket, play your cards rights
- The Union Shop - where you can buy uni hoodies, sweatshirts and merch
- Free houseplants – to pick up and brighten your room!
- Get Connected - quieter drop-in space for students with disabilities, mental health, condition or learning differences
- Portsmouth Street Pastors - an interactive quiz, which people can take to raise awareness of what Street Pastors do.
- Andy’s Man Club - advice and guidance in support of men's mental health
- Solent Mind - self-affirmation paper chains
- King's Theatre and New Theatre Royal Portsmouth –community production details on how to get involved and be part of theatre in the community; show promotions and ticket giveaways
Icebreakers
Hosted on the same weekend - Saturday 20 September and Sunday 21 September - from 6.30pm - 8.30pm in various locations, these informal events are to help you get to know other students and start making connections. Please do sign up if you're interested as spaces are limited.
Our locations on Saturday 20 September are:
Our locations on Sunday 21 September are:
Car parking
University car parks will be open and available for visitors to park in on Saturday 21 September & Sunday 22 September. As non permit holders, visitors will be charged the standard rate for parking:
- Alec Rose Lane (PO1 2SA)
- Anglesea rear car park (PO1 3DJ)
- Eldon car park (PO1 2DJ)
- Milldam car park (PO1 3RE)
- St George's car park (PO1 2HY)
- University House car park (PO1 2UP)
- Wiltshire Street car park
- William Beatty car park
- Students’ Union - Gun House Car Park (PO1 2EF)
The nearest pay and display car parking to the event site is Students’ Union- Gun House, William Beatty, Wiltshire, and University House.