Switch tournament at Bower Ashton
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 30 September 2025
12:00 - 14:00 - Location
- The Students' Union at City Campus at Bower Ashton, Kennel Lodge Road, Further info
- Contact
- Jane Garrihy subower@uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 84346
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Come to the SU cafe area for a Mario Kart Switch tournament and crisp party to keep you fueled.
We'll be starting at 12:00 and you can drop in and out. Just come along to the SU cafe area on the day to sign up and join in.
We will be playing Los Angeles laps, a big track with three sectors, littered with shortcuts and obstacles.
There will be a prizes and snacks!
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
How to get here
Cycle: Bower Ashton campus is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus.
Walk: Bower Ashton campus is a 30 min walk from the city centre.
Bus: Get the X4, X1, X6, X7 or X9 which stops near the campus. The M2 metrobus has stops opposite Temple Meads, Market Gate/Phoenix Court accommodation and the centre. Get off at the Cumberland Basin stop for a 15 min walk to campus. Find more information at First Bus.
Drive: Parking on campus is very limited and available for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit or a pay daily permit on display in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.
Location
The Students' Union at City Campus at Bower Ashton
Kennel Lodge Road
Bristol
BS3 2JT
UK
Accessibility
- Disabled parking: Yes, on campus
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Induction loop: No
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
Related events

Sat 06 September 2025, 16:30
Glenside Campus tours
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Welcome to Glenside, students! Join us for a tour of your new campus.

Sun 07 September 2025, 14:30
Bubble tea and board games
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Bubble tea and board games bash!

Mon 08 September 2025, 14:00
Glenside Museum tour
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Free museum tour with donuts!

Wed 10 September 2025, 13:00
Walk around Eastville Park
The Lower Engagement Space, Union 1, Frenchay Campus
Join the Green Team for a relaxed walk through Eastville Park – a hidden gem just a short trip from both Frenchay and Glenside campuses.

Fri 12 September 2025, 10:00
Café conversations at Glenside
Glenside Hub, Glenside Campus
Start your day with Student Life - enjoy coffee, pastries and the chance to meet new people and make connections over great conversation.

Fri 12 September 2025, 11:00
Campus highlights: Explore Frenchay with Global Buddies
Outside P Block, Frenchay Campus
Join our friendly Global Buddies - current international students just like you - for a fun and informal tour of UWE Bristol’s Frenchay Campus!

Fri 12 September 2025, 12:30
Campus tours
Student Life Hub, Purdown View, Frenchay Campus
Explore Frenchay with Student Life!

Fri 12 September 2025, 12:30
Frenchay Campus tours with Student Life
Purdown View Student Life Hub, Frenchay Campus
Explore Frenchay Campus with the Student Life team.

Sat 13 September 2025, 10:00
Transport in Bristol
Global Lounge, 2P4, P Block, Frenchay Campus
New to Bristol and unsure how to get around? Join us for top transport tips.

Sat 13 September 2025, 10:45
Bristol city tour
Ka:Fei (blue shipping container), Colston Avenue
The Global Student Support Team are excited to take you on a fabulous sightseeing trip around Bristol!

Sat 13 September 2025, 14:30
Campus tours at Glenside
Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
Campus tours: Get to know Glenside Campus with the Student Life Team.

Sun 14 September 2025, 12:00
Sunday chill at The SU
The Lower Enagement Space, Union 1, Frenchay Campus
Take a break and hang out at our relaxed drop-in event at The Students’ Union at UWE.