Lancaster University Clearing

Lancaster is a city full of character. It has a friendly personality and is compact enough to walk around. It also offers everything you would expect from a city – busy shops, a bustling nightlife, cultural attractions and beautiful parks.

• Lancaster's nightlife buzzes with live music at the many pubs and wine bars within the city. The SU runs the Sugarhouse nightclub in the city centre.
• The city has a strong coffee culture vibe, with the Atkinson's roaster wafting its aroma onto China Street, and cafés throughout its streets.
• Theatres include the Dukes and Lancaster Grand, and there’s a popular cinema.
• A wonderful mix of restaurants offer a host of different cuisines, including vegan eateries, a Japanese sushi bar, Mexican, French and Spanish.
• Near the university, students can explore Williamson Park, Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster Castle and Morecambe bay.

• More than 175 clubs and societies suiting all interests are affiliated to the Students' Union.
• The SU represents its members within the university, providing a free, impartial advice and support service.
• Events run all year round, making Lancaster an exciting place to live and study.

• The city of Lancaster is around 3 miles and a 5-minute bus ride from the campus.
• Lancaster railway station has regular and direct services to popular destinations including Manchester and London.
• Road networks are good, with the major north–south motorway, the M6, running past the city.
• The region's main airport is Manchester, with a smaller airport at Liverpool.
• Lancaster has an excellent network of cycle tracks, and cycling is popular with students.

• There are opportunities to work part-time on campus and in the city.
• Students can work as student ambassadors while studying at Lancaster.
• The Employment and Recruitment Service on campus handles part-time work opportunities for students.

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