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 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 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 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.
Accessing Frenchay Library during Christmas closure
Frenchay Library opening hours remain the same during the Christmas closure.
You must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it.
Access routes
During the Christmas closure period, many access routes on campus are not in use. Access to Frenchay Library is available from the following routes:
- Use the stairs by the Morrisons shop to the patio above, then through Starbucks/Onezone to the main entrance.
- Enter the Hub area by the cashpoints and take the E-block lift opposite up one floor. You will see the main Library entrance to your right when you enter Level 2 of E Block (accessible route).
- Some routes are still closed due to building works, so please continue to follow marked diversions.
Library support
You can get 24/7 help with our Ask a Librarian live chat service, and quick feedback on your writing by using Studiosity.
Security staff are available throughout the vacation. There are no UWE Bristol Library staff available during the Christmas closure period.
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.