Self-guided tours information
Take a look at the information below to help you plan your day and maximise your time with us.
Getting here
Our campus is just two miles from junction 23 of the M1 motorway and there are clear signposts on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough.
If you're using a sat nav, please use the postcode LE11 3TT.
When you arrive
You are welcome to arrive at any time to start your tour. When you arrive on our campus, a member of our security team will be able to direct you to the most appropriate parking for you to start your tour.
Please note that visitors are required to pay for parking on our campus. Our campus is large and does take some time to get around and explore properly so we would recommend allowing for at least an hour and half to two hours for your visit. Please visit our parking website for further information.
Self-guided tour
Unfortunately, guests are currently not permitted to enter the department or accommodation buildings whilst on a self-guided tour, due to our health and safety restrictions.
Access to some facilities, including the library, is likely to be restricted as it is examination and assessment time, and students will be studying across campus.
Take a look at our campus map so you can plan what you want to see when you walk round our campus.
Things to see
We have a number of shops, cafes and bars where you can grab a drink and bite to eat on your tour.
As well as this, we have suggested some of our must-see buildings and facilities when you visit us.
Place |
Information |
| Bridgeman Building | The Bridgeman Building is home to our Student Support Services teams. We can offer help and guidance on a range of areas including careers and employability, mental health support, disability support and managing finances. |
| Edward Herbert Building | The Edward Herbert Building (EHB) is at the heart of campus and is home to the EHB Grill and Food Court where staff and students can grab food from around the world and catch up, work or study in our newly refurbished eatery. The EHB is also one of our main teaching venues with four lecture theatres and break our study spaces. |
| Pilkington Library | Pilkington Library underwent a £4 million pound refurbishment only a few short years ago. As such, there are 1,375 study places, 200 workstations, 500,000 books, 90,000 bound serials and access to approximately 30,000 e-journals. |
| Medical Centre | The medical centre provides GP services to all of our students who register with them, as well as treatment for minor injuries and access to a mental health nurse. |
| Sculptures | Our campus has over forty sculptures including works by Atta Kwami, Lynn Chadwick, Bernard Schottlander and Margaret Traherne. You can view their locations on our sculpture map. |
| Outdoor sports pitches and courts | From our rubber crumb rugby pitch and water-based hockey pitch to our Paula Radcliffe Athletics Track, Haslegrave and Brockington Cricket pitches and beach volleyball court, plus so much more, there is something for everyone, whether you’re an aspiring athlete or just want to have some fun. |
| STEMLab | Our state-of-the-art £17 million STEMLab provide state-of-the-art learning facilities for our students covering most of our Science and Engineering disciplines on campus. |
| Village Park | Village Park plays host to a number of halls of residence and is home to approximately 2,000 students. Whilst you can’t go into the halls, this area of campus gives you a great insight into the community spirit here at Loughborough. |
| Students’ Union | The Students’ Union is a hive of activity and is one of the main social hubs for students studying here at Loughborough University. |
| Swimming pool and gyms | Our swimming pool is home to a British Swimming National Centre, Loughborough Swimming and British Triathlon Performance Centre and we have two world-class gyms on campus: Powerbase and Holywell Fitness Centre. So, whatever your fitness goals, experience or level of ability there is something for everyone. |
Get in touch
If you have any questions before you arrive, or you think of anything during or after your tour, drop us an email, we’d love to help.