International student orientation
Boat trip with cream tea
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 24 September 2024
18:00 - 19:00 - Location
- Watershed (outside), Bristol Packet Tours, Further info
- Contact
- Global Student Support team globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- £5.00
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Join us for a mini cruise down the beautiful River Avon from Bristol Harbourside. This is a great way to see some of the amazing Bristol sights and get to know your peers more. This tour gives you a chance to explore Bristol’s iconic graffiti art and vibrant creative culture – all while enjoying a delicious cream tea on the boat.
How to find us
Meeting time: 17:45* (Boat departs at 18:00)
Meeting point: outside the Watershed Cinema
Venue: Bristol Packet Tours' Watershed
The best way to get to the city centre is:
- From Frenchay Campus: M1 bus (to Hengrove Park) or M3 bus (to city centre) and get off at The Centre bus stop.
- From Glenside Campus: Number 5 Bus getting off at Broadmead bus stop OR Number 48a bus getting off at Cabot Circus bus stop.
For more travel information, see Getting to and from UWE Bristol campuses.
*Please note that the event ticket is non-refundable, so it is important to arrive promptly unless the event is cancelled.
Registration and tickets
Please note, tickets are non-refundable.
For further information about the event, please contact globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk.
- Cost: £5.00
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
Watershed (outside)
Bristol Packet Tours
Canon's Rd
Bristol
BS1 5TX
UK
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