International student orientation
Bristol museum trip
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Sun 22 September 2024
11:00 - 13:00 - Location
- Meet outside Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Further info
- Contact
- Global Students Support globalstudebts@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Join us for a walk around the MShed Museum.
Experience the wonderful, diverse and vibrant city of Bristol. Explore its historical collections of art, nature and outstanding history, including some magnificent buildings.
Meeting point
Meet us outside the main entrance to the Arnolfini and we'll walk together to the museum.
Please arrive on time to ensure everyone can start the tour without delay.
Travelling to Bristol city centre
Other ways to get to the city centre meeting point.
- From Frenchay Campus: M1 bus (to Hengrove Park) or M3 bus (to city centre) and get off at the Broadmead bus stop.
- From Glenside Campus: Number 5 bus getting off at the Broadmead bus stop or Number 48a bus getting off at Cabot Circus bus stop.
- Tier electric scooters are available from both Glenside Campus and Frenchay Campus. Please make sure you follow all safety directions, road rules and wear a helmet when travelling on electric scooters.
- There are multiple car parks available in Bristol city centre.
Please make sure you download the First Bust app on your phone prior to the event as you will need to purchase your own bus ticket to the city centre if you’re travelling from campus.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Location
Meet outside Arnolfini
16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
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