Ice cream trailer at Bower Campus
Starting Block Festival
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 17 September 2026
12:00 - 14:00 - Location
- Between C/D block, Bower Ashton Campus , Further info
- Contact
- Events Team events@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
The ice cream trailer will be based between C/D block at Bower Campus – just head over when you spot it.
Grab it while you can. Ice creams are limited to one per person, and once they are gone, they are gone.
No booking is required, just turn up, show your student ID, order your ice cream and enjoy! All UWE Bristol students are welcome.
The van may close early if all ice creams have been sold.
Registration and tickets
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
How to find us
Find out on our how to get to and from UWE Bristol.
Location
Between C/D block
Bower Ashton Campus
Kennel Lodge Road
Bristol
BS3 2JT
UK
Accessibility
- Disabled parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
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