Design and Creative Arts

We are looking forward to welcoming you on to campus for your forthcoming Visit day. This is a great opportunity for you to get an enhanced experience of what Loughborough has to offer. A more subject-focused event than our Open Days you'll get the chance to meet lecturers and current students, you'll also have the chance to spend some time getting to know other applicants and make connections before you even arrive on campus as a student.

Take a look at the information below for details of what exciting experiences we have in store for you, from facility tours to hands-on, practical activities.

Itineraries

Check back for the programme nearer the time!

How to find us

The School of Design and Creative Arts is based across different buildings, which have a range of amazing facilities.

The Design and Martin Hall buildings are on the main University campus (East side), and Edward Barnsley, Cope and Fine Art buildings are located just across Epinal Way. All the School buildings are in close proximity to one another and parking is available both on the main campus and outside Edwards Barnsley, please see “travelling by car” for details on parking locations.

Visitors with disabilities and access requirements: Please telephone our Security Office on 01509 222 141 before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged.

 

  • A University Sprint service operates between the University/Town/Railway Station every 15 minutes; ask for the University.
  • A taxi stand operates from the Railway Station, ask for the university (taxi fare approx. £8 - £10).
  • Coach travellers will arrive at Loughborough (The Rushes); this is also the bus stop for the University Sprint service (see above).

Register your vehicle

You must register your vehicle when attending your visit day. Full details on how to pre-register your car or how to register on the day for free are available on the Visit Day Parking page. 

Directions to Loughborough University

  • M1: Loughborough is situated just off Junction 23 of the M1 in Leicestershire, mid-way between Leicester and Nottingham. Visitors are requested to head for the West Entrance to the University, and take the first exit at the first roundabout.
  • Please also see our how to find us page for more driving instructions.
  • A6 from North and South: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.
  • A60 from Nottingham or A511 from Leicester or Burton: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.

Nearest car parks

  • Car Park 16 (Outside of the Edward Barnsley building)
  • Car Park 9 (Main University Campus)
  • Car Park 10 (Main University Campus)
  • Nottingham East Midlands Airport is a 20-minute taxi ride from Loughborough University; ask for Loughborough University.
  • A Skylink service runs from Nottingham East Midlands Airport to Loughborough Town Centre, where you will need to connect with the University Sprint service (see above).

If you require overnight accommodation, you can view a list of local accommodation or our browse our short stay university accommodation.

Get in touch

If you have any questions at all or can no longer attend, we're here to help! Please get in touch using the contact details below.

SDCA Admissions Support Teams