We’re bringing it all this Freshers’ Week from parties to plant sales and everything in between! 🌵
Check out the list below for all the events organised by your Students’ Union and open to all students to get involved.
The Big Welcome Bus Ticket 🚍
Saturday 30th September - Sunday 8th October, £16 (+ £1 booking fee)
Make travelling between campus and the city easy this Freshers’ Week by booking your 9-day bus pass. You will save money with this ticket if you travel between campus and the city six or more times during the 9-day period*. Tickets can be collected from the Students’ Union Welcome Desk before and during Arrivals Weekend.
*Saving based on Under 19 Dayrider ticket at £3.50/day or standard return at £3.40/ticket.
Arrivals Weekend 🙌
Saturday 30th September - Sunday 1st October
It’s arrivals and you’re finally here… make sure you honk for your college on the roundabout! Over this weekend, you’ll start to get to know your college JCR. They will host lots of events through the week, on top of all the events below, so you’ll have loads of choice.
Check what’s happening in the colleges (some college events may not be live yet so keep checking for updates)
The ECOShop 🍽
Saturday 30th September - Friday 6th October, Alexandra Square
Pick up all your household essentials the sustainable way this Freshers by grabbing yourself some bargain pre-loved household goods. With recommended prices as low as 50p for a plate, it’s well worth having a rummage through the ECOShop!
LUSU Breakfast 🥐
Monday 2nd - Friday 6th October, 10 - 11:30am, The Learning Zone
Breakfasts on us this Freshers! Keep those social batteries charged up and grab a free brekkie with your student officers. Breakfast will include pastries, toast, fruit, tea and coffee. While stocks last!
Big Plant Sale 🌱
Monday 2nd / Wednesday 4th / Thursday 5th October, Alexandra Square
Prepare to live your plant parent fantasy and pick up a plant or two (or ten) and transform your new living space into a tropical paradise. Did you know: maintaining houseplants is shown to improve your productivity and reduce stress and anxiety. Unleash the power of the plants!
(Our plant friends are sensitive to cold and wind and so this sale will be weather dependent.)
Poster Sale ✨
Wednesday 4th - Friday 6th October, Alexandra Square
It’s time to make your new uni gaff your own and there’s no better place to start than a poster. Come and browse hundreds of big and small prints at student-friendly prices to bring some life to your new room.
Wonka’s Chocolate Factory 🍭
Monday 2nd October, 10:30pm - late, the Sugarhouse
What’s the only thing sweeter than Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory? The Sugarhouse, of course. Open to all students, come and step into a world of pure imagination at the biggest nightclub in Lancaster.
£5 on the door (cash only)
Farmers’ Market 🧁
Tuesday 3rd October, Alexandra Square
You'll find everything from fresh produce to authentic street food and vintage clothing at our market. During Freshers' Week, the market will pop up on Tuesday. During term time, our market takes place every week on Tuesdays (in Engineering Square) and Thursdays (in Alexandra Square).
African & Caribbean Society presents We Outside
Wednesday 4th October, 10pm - late, Mint
To mark the start of Black History Month in the UK, Lancaster African & Caribbean Society (ACS) are taking over Mint for We Outside. Expect massive vibes, full line-up of DJs and a great crowd.
Further Black History Month events coming up after Freshers’ Week
Big Night On 🎉
Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th October, 6pm - late, Campus and the Sugarhouse
It’s time for a big night! Check with your college for your allocated night. You'll be starting the night on campus and exploring everything the college bars have to offer. After that, free buses will get you safely to your Students’ Union nightclub, the Sugarhouse, for your college free entry night! You better roll up, roll up as Sugar’s off to the funfair with full fairground decor and entertainments.
Tuesday: Bowland, Furness, Fylde & Pendle
Thursday: Cartmel, County, Grizedale & Lonsdale
SugarBus timetable (for return journey only, dedicated BNO buses will run the outward journey)
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Freshers’ Fair 🎪
Wednesday 4th October, 11:30am* - 5pm, the Sports Centre
Freshers’ Fair is an unmissable part of your welcome to Lancaster experience. It’s a showcase of everything that Lancaster and your Students’ Union has to offer you including over 200 of our clubs, societies and student groups. You’ll also find a range of organisations with tonnes of freebies and student deals for you so come on down.
*From 10:30-11:30am the Fair will be open for accessibility.
VK Takeover #WeAreTheBeat 🔊
Wednesday 4th October, 11pm - late, the Sugarhouse
Lancaster loves a Wednesday night, and we love 3-4-£6 VKs even more! VK are taking over for the night with giveaways and full decor. First 100 entrants will get a free bottle of VK and one lucky winner will bag a free VK jumper!
£5 on the door (cash only)
Sports Day 🏃♀️
Thursday 5th October, 1-4pm, Rugby Pitch 1
Event postponed due to rain, new date TBA
Which college will emerge victorious? Get your eggs and spoons at the ready, it’s Sports Day! Come down wearing active clothing and your college colours for all the usual Sports Day activities that you know and love with some twists thrown in.
Sports Tasters 🏀
Friday 6th October - Sunday 8th October
During Freshers, our Sport Lancaster clubs will hold taster and trial sessions for you to get involved and give a sport a go.
Find any club on social media, or find them at Freshers’ Fair, for taster times and dates
Freshers’ Full Moon Beach Party 🌕
Friday 6th October, 10:30pm - late, the Sugarhouse
Get yourself ready to be transported to the beaches of Thailand for a Full Moon Party. For one night only, you’ll be able to purchase VK cocktails BY THE BUCKET!
£5 on the door (cash only)
Visit the Lake District 🚌
Saturday 7th October, 10am - 4pm, Windermere
At Lancaster, we’re lucky to get views right across the Morecambe Bay to the peaks of the world famous Lake District National Park. Come and explore the stunning town that is home to England’s largest lake, Windermere. You’ll be free to discover this beautiful setting as you wish.
The coach will depart from George Fox at 10am returning to campus at 4pm.
Naughty Noughties with Dick & Dom 🔥
Saturday 7th October, 10:30pm - late, the Sugarhouse
Let’s finish Freshers 2023 with a BANG(ER!) as TV legends Dick & Dom are fresh out of da bungalow to takeover Sugar with a heap of noughties nostalgia.
Trip to IKEA 📦
Sunday 8th October, 10am - 4pm, IKEA Warrington
Whether you’re looking for some last bits to spruce up your flat, fancy your own Djungleskog or just want some iconic Swedish meatballs to soak up a busy week, book your tickets for a seat on the coach to IKEA Warrington.
The coach will depart from George Fox at 10am returning to campus at 4pm.
Hundreds more events… 💯
There are literally hundreds more events taking place across your Students’ Union from our JCR Execs, societies, sports clubs and liberation forums so have a look around.
Use the buttons below to see what’s happening in your own college (some events may not yet be live so keep checking for updates) 👇
Fylde
Graduate
Grizedale
Lonsdale
Cartmel
Bowland
Furness
County
Pendle
