Library opening hours
Frenchay Campus Library
When using the library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus. The library Help Desk may close ten minutes before staff finish for the day.
Monday 25 August to Sunday 31 August 2025
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday | 24 hours | Not available | Not available |
| Tuesday to Friday | 24 hours |
08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 1 September to Sunday 21 December 2025
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 24 hours |
08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 22 December to Sunday 28 December 2025
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Tuesday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 24 hours |
08:30–12:00 | 08:30–12:00 |
| Thursday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 29 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 5 January to Sunday 29 March 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 30 March to Sunday 5 April 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Thursday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 6 April to Sunday 12 April 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Tuesday | 24 hours | Not available | Not available |
| Wednesday to Friday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 13 April to Sunday 3 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 4 May to Sunday 10 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday | 24 hours | Not available | Not available |
| Tuesday to Friday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 25 May to Sunday 31 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday | 24 hours | Not available | Not available |
| Tuesday to Friday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Monday 1 June to Sunday 23 August 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
Glenside Campus Library
When using the library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus. The library Help Desk may close ten minutes before staff finish for the day.
Monday 25 August to Sunday 31 August 2025
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday | 07:30–00:00 | Not available | Not available |
| Tuesday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 |
08:30–17:00 |
08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 1 September to Sunday 21 December 2025
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 |
08:30–17:00 |
08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 22 December to Sunday 28 December 2025
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Tuesday | 07:30–00:00 |
08:30–17:00 |
08:30–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–12:00 | 08:30–12:00 |
| Thursday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 29 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 5 January to Sunday 29 March 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 30 March to Sunday 5 April 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 6 April to Sunday 12 April 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Tuesday | 07:30–00:00 | Not available | Not available |
| Wednesday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 13 April to Sunday 3 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 4 May to Sunday 10 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday | 07:30–00:00 | Not available | Not available |
| Tuesday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 25 May to Sunday 31 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday | 07:30–00:00 | Not available | Not available |
| Tuesday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 1 June to Sunday 23 August 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Bower Ashton Campus Library
When using the library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus. The library Help Desk may close ten minutes before staff finish for the day.
Monday 25 August to Sunday 31 August 2025
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday | 07:30–00:00 |
Not available | Not available |
| Tuesday to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 1 September to Sunday 21 December 2025
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 |
08:30–17:00 | 08:30-17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 22 December to Sunday 28 December 2025
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Tuesday | 07:30–00:00 |
08:30–17:00 | 08:30-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–12:00 | 08:30–12:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30–00:00 | Not available | Not available |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | Not available | Not available |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 29 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 |
Not available | Not available |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | Not available | Not available |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 5 January to Sunday 5 April 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 |
08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 6 April to Sunday 12 April 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Tuesday | 07:30–00:00 |
Not available | Not available |
| Wednesday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 13 April to Sunday 3 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 4 May to Sunday 10 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday | 07:30–00:00 | Not available | Not available |
| Tuesday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 25 May to Sunday 31 May 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday | 07:30–00:00 | Not available | Not available |
| Tuesday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Monday 1 June to Sunday 23 August 2026
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
| Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
| Monday to Thursday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–18:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Our libraries
Frenchay Campus Library
Information about Frenchay Library including facilities, location and contact details.
Glenside Campus Library
Information about Glenside Campus Library including facilities, contact details and location.
Bower Ashton Campus Library
Information about Bower Ashton Campus Library including facilities, contact details and location.