Loughborough
373 Reviews by Students #56 out of 81 University locations
It has all of the entertainment needed to enjoy your evening/weekends, however, Loughborough isn’t a city and so the same extent of options cannot be expected!! Luckily, Nottingham and Leicester are easy to reach by train/bus if you occasionally want a little more choice.
By member1046302 On 3rd March 2020
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A busy market town nestled in the heart of the East Midlands, Loughborough is home to some 17,000+ students.
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Loughborough University
Loughborough University is Top 10 in every national league table for 2020. It is a single-site campus spread over a vast 440-acre green site among beautiful gardens and open spaces. The University boasts some incredible facilities, including the brand new STEMLab which is part of a £25 million investment. The University is proud of its reputation for sport, ranked the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in 2019.
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Loughborough Student Life
With 440 acres and lots of green spaces to explore on campus, you won’t be lacking things to do with state-of-the-art sports facilities and the Students’ Union nightclub. If you venture off-campus, there are plenty of shops, pubs, bars and restaurants plus local beauty spots to discover.
Cost of Living
Loughborough is very cheap, it is a town built around students and you can see this in the prices
By EJ2015 On 29th November 2019
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Nights Out
Loughborough’s Students Union on campus, with a capacity of 4,000 people, hosts loads of events on both weekends and weekday nights and there’s a great turn out across all the years. There are several options in town for bars, clubs and pubs. Leicester and Nottingham are also frequented by Loughborough students as they have a greater variety of entertainment venues.
Public Transport
The public transport here is pretty poor. Buses don’t come too often and it’s expensive to travel on them. However, because Loughborough is so small - you can walk most places anyway! Loughborough town centre is like any other small town a it has the basic shops, restaurants and 2 cinemas but most students take a short 7min train journey to Nottingham or Leicester for a day out, as there’s slightly more on offer!
By TaraD123 On 1st March 2020
Eating Out
Loughborough town centre is like any other small town…
Loughborough town centre is like any other small town a it has the basic shops, restaurants and 2 cinemas but most students take a short 7min train journey to Nottingham or Leicester for a day out, as there’s slightly more on offer!
A great lunch for 5-6 quid…
The town is like most smallish towns, have most things you want in terms of shops, gyms and so. Lacks any restaurants if you are looking for a culinary experience but several places you can get a great lunch for 5-6 quid.
When you do want to treat yourself…
When you do want to treat yourself, there is some good options to eat out in the centre of town (Pizza Express, Centro Lounge, Nandos) although there could be more variety - in the past few years a lot of change has gone on so I expect the options to grow and lots more places if you venture further out
Lots of nice places…
A good student town, good value for money in terms of rent etc. Lots of nice places to eat out or grab a takeaway and the town is always vibrant.
Shopping
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An 18-minute walk from the edge of campus, The Rushes has a Tesco, a Sports Direct, a TK Maxx and an Argos.
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If Rushes don’t have it, Carillon might! 20 minutes away from campus on foot, this indoor shopping centre is home to Boots, Topman/shop, WHSmith, New Look, The Body Shop and a few more.
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Thursday and Saturdays are Market Days in town so it’s worth popping in to grab some fresh produce and soaking up the atmosphere. Aside from the market stalls, you’ll find a decent number of mainstream shops and independent boutiques.
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Top 5 Places to Eat
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1. Slider Town
Creative Cocktails. Street food (think platters) and the best nachos in town. Great atmosphere.
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2. Dolcino
A lovely spot for some Italian gelato, desserts, homemade cakes and great coffee, bank smack in the middle of town.
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Generous portions of authentic Mediterrian food if you fancy it. Not to mention a weekly belly dance performance!
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Pop in for a cream tea or try one of their lovely cakes then walk it all off round Bradgate Park. Just 10 minutes’ drive from campus.
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A hidden gem of a cafe with truffles, cakes, chocolates, drinks and cream teas. It’s pretty cosy so might be worth booking in advance.
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Decent places to...
Decent places to eat but not a lot else. Good connection to Notts though read more
Nice town, easy t...
Nice town, easy to get around and has a decent amount of things to do read more
Night life is not...
Night life is not great, and accomodation seems expensive for being a small-ish town. plenty of busses to get around, and a big tesco in town centre makes shopping pretty easy read more
As Loughborough i...
As Loughborough is a small town, everything is pretty local. The cost of living is affordable, and there are a few restaurants. There are lots of different public transport options, with Leicester and Nottingham only 15 minutes away via train. read more
Very small area a...
Very small area and community, cute but not many places to go and it's far to walk from campus read more
The market place...
The market place has decent stores for grocery shopping and other facilities. Twice a week market makes it easy to get fresh vegetables. read more
I love small town...
I love small towns so Loughborough has been perfect for me. Public transport can be a but frustrating sometimes and there aren't many shopping options but it's not too bad read more
The market place...
The market place of Loughborough covers all the essential brands when it comes to eateries, clothing or pharmacy read more
Standard midlands...
Standard midlands town, nothing special but full of good people read more
Only 3 clubs. Min...
Only 3 clubs. Minimal shops. But amazing transportation and cost of living is cheap lots of nice unique places to eat. read more
Small town so ver...
Small town so very little to do read more
Classic midlands...
Classic midlands town so nothing spectacular read more
It’s a student ci...
It’s a student city and there’s a few nice pubs, and quite close to Nottingham where there are some good clubs. Small town so not much in terms of restaurants or good shops. read more
Very small local...
Very small local town. Has the things you really need not much the things you want read more
travel out to not...
travel out to nottigham and leicestershire a lot read more
Easy to get aroun...
Easy to get around the town, however nightlife becomes very limited to the small range of clubs. There are numerous bars and restaurants however the quality of food only rises to the certain level. It would be safe to say Loughborough town is nothing special. Neighboring cities can be easily accessed therefore nightlife isn't totally limited. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a small town. Although it has very easy connections to Nottingham which is ideal read more
Not much to do in...
Not much to do in Loughbrough or much variety. read more
Good queit Town n...
Good queit Town not too busy has all shops and essentials really good read more
It's a small town...
It's a small town, don't expect so much from it. I've learned to love it. Give it a chance and it might grow on you. read more
Small and quiet b...
Small and quiet but a good city and nice and old school read more
for barbie at nin...
for barbie at nine am go to the union read more
Has everything yo...
Has everything you could possible need but no the best for student life read more
Small town, not s...
Small town, not suited best for university students but has what is needed. read more
Alright town Nic...
Alright town Nice pubs Clubs are a bit dead tho read more
Night outs aren’t...
Night outs aren’t anything special but nice place to live read more
More supermarkets...
More supermarkets would make it better read more
A lot of the shop...
A lot of the shops are quite far away from the uni, but there are a lot of different shops and places to eat at read more
Many people on th...
Many people on the side of campus furthest from town get the bus into town for shopping. Other than that you can walk most places in a reasonable time, but be careful as the roads are always busy. read more
Great public tran...
Great public transport when on time, great little town read more
Restaurants are d...
Restaurants are decent. Transport facilities are average. Not much to do on a night out read more
The town is very...
The town is very interesting and bubbly. I love the town read more
The town needs a...
The town needs a little more shops and needs to get bigger . read more
Quite a few pubs...
Quite a few pubs and clubs in town. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a really peaceful and chill town. It has a good social environment which suits students. read more
Enough supermarke...
Enough supermarkets like Tesco and Sainsbury’s but wish there was more fashion shops and more variety of restaurants, cost of eating out is def a lot more than cooking yourself, but of course it’s nothing compared to London read more
The town has a ni...
The town has a nice atmosphere but shopping options are not great. Busses could be more on time as the schedule posted online is unreliable. read more
Train station is...
Train station is far and sprint is bit s*** read more
Easy town to get...
Easy town to get to grips with and friendly community read more
Not a very large...
Not a very large town but because of the large student population, there is often a lot going on read more
Could be more sho...
Could be more shops and restaurants. Nights out are fun, love echos read more
Lovely little tow...
Lovely little town with lots to do. read more
very small town,...
very small town, little nightlife but mostly student pooulated read more
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Busy high street...
Busy high street with great options for food and shopping read more
The town has a lo...
The town has a lot to offer, there is lots to do and shop. read more
Location is quite...
Location is quite convenient, there’s lots of shops and restaurants in town. read more
The town isn’t th...
The town isn’t the liveliest however it has all the essentials. read more
Loughborough is d...
Loughborough is drastically more convenient for students as everything is in walking distance. read more
some national cha...
some national chains are here plus good bus and train links read more
Good transportati...
Good transportation system and good variety to eat out except Indian food. read more
I don't eat out a...
I don't eat out alot, but the food in the area is really good. abit too the pricey side but it's worth it. Cost of living is good. if you cook or meal prep. it is really cheap. read more
i enjoy living in...
i enjoy living in town in Loughborough read more
Good variety of s...
Good variety of shops, a few good bars and pubs. Nightlife is adequate, Student union is best night out, Kinch Bus service is fantastic read more
Cheap cost of liv...
Cheap cost of living, with convenient Sprint bus to travel to town/ station for £2.40. Enough supermarkets and shops in town to have a variety of places to shop at. There’s lots of places to eat out and a few clubs in town. read more
Nothing special i...
Nothing special in town, just some supermarkets. Would recommend going to the market. read more
Town centre is ni...
Town centre is nice but not a lot of shops , big supermarkets available so good for food shopping read more
A cozy nice unive...
A cozy nice university town, filled with restaurants and cafes and the amazing campus of Loughborough university. read more
The town is small...
The town is small so it’s only the bus that one could take. Or walk. Cabs that are available are usually lesser in number. The town is not that far once we start walking. It feels nice to take that walk sometimes read more
Fairly small town...
Fairly small town so not a lot going on or many opportunities but is interesting enough and is close to bigger cities with more things read more
Cost of living ge...
Cost of living generally is better than unis that I know of in the south. There's a fair amount of options for eating out but not quite as many as my home town. The union is good for nights out as well as Firefly, compared to city unis this aspect could be disappointing but the nightlife could be a lot worse. Considering the town is relatively dated, there's a good range of shops. Public transport can't really be faulted, the sprint bus and trains have always been fine for me. read more
Loughborough is s...
Loughborough is such a sweet town, it's not over populated so everyone is kind of like family. It's also a diverse town with different people from different backgrounds and all. The cost of living compared toothed bigger cities I would say its relatively low and for a student this would probably be the best option because you don't really want to be spending much all at once. Everything in this town is so connected and everything is walkable so if you feel like taking a walk instead of getting the bus that's absolutely up to you, nothing is too far from anywhere really, but I literally just got to this town in September and I am yet to explore the whole town but I can only speak for places like town centre and the university campus and the train station. Everyone is also really friendly in this town and the nightlife is bubbly and cute. Head over to UCAS and make Loughborough University your firm choice so you can enjoy this town as well as the university at large! read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a small town, however has almost everything you'll need as a student read more
Easy access to to...
Easy access to town from uni via the bus service however nights out aren't the best as the clubs aren't great and there isn't much choice. read more
Loughborough is g...
Loughborough is great, it is missing a few shops that would take it to the next level read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a small town but it has all what is needed to ensure a good living experience for students. read more
Decent places to...
Decent places to eat, drink, go out. Cheap as well read more
Coming from Londo...
Coming from London , Loughborough is cheaper in a lot of places read more
It’s a small univ...
It’s a small university town but basically has everything you really need read more
too expensive for...
too expensive for the bus to the town read more
Town is small but...
Town is small but it has the essentials read more
No euro shops ver...
No euro shops very dissatisfied, also low amount of clubs read more
Interesting, good...
Interesting, good, fun, awesome read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a town located in the middle of England. It is very close to Birmingham and also Nottingham. It is a 4 hour coach journey from London and it is very nice looking but the primark is tiny read more
a great variety o...
a great variety of shops to choose from read more
bus too much for...
bus too much for small travel, not enough cool places read more
It's quite a nice...
It's quite a nice town but definitely nothing special or anything you'd want to just go an visit. But the only thing I've found that I needed it for was food shopping and there's plenty on offer. Plus, Nottingham, which is great for nights out and shopping, is only 15 minutes on the train read more
decent place to l...
decent place to live for students read more
Very quiet place...
Very quiet place to live in and I love it read more
It’s so convenien...
It’s so convenient to have everything near by and truly receive good customer service. read more
The place is a sm...
The place is a small town and it dose have much night life or shopping areas but its very peaceful here read more
depending on wher...
depending on where you live, transport is a mixed experience, as buses arent as frequent sometimes. read more
Loughborough is q...
Loughborough is quite but great for students. Has a reasonable amount of shopping and facilities and is easy to direct read more
Small town and no...
Small town and not a very good night life, however travel is easy with tons of buses, plenty of superstores and lots of very cheap restaurants. read more
Not much to do ar...
Not much to do around here but its close to places like Leicester and Nottingham. read more
Lack of chain res...
Lack of chain restaurants and no up-market restaurants! Good clubs but nothing compared to city unis :( great shops! But transport from uni to town is £2.10 each way which is a lot for a student :/ read more
The town of Lough...
The town of Loughborough is a nice place to live overall - whilst it hasn't got as many facilities or shops as a city would, the place has a great range of places to go, easily accessible groceries and places to buy food. The bus service doesn't have amazing coverage of the town, but the fares aren't too expensive and they have good on-board facilities. read more
Loughborough town...
Loughborough town is great and near so many cities for better shopping and nights out. read more
Costs of living s...
Costs of living seem high for my reality, but might be fairly average for the UK reality... Eating out, quite pricy... not much of a Night Out person, especially during COVID times. City has a lot of options and store to look and meet our needs... Public transportation is available, only bad situation felt is the lack of sympathy of some drivers, other than that all great! read more
Just a regular to...
Just a regular town centre, nothing special read more
The town is amazi...
The town is amazing with amazing people. Not many shops but you can go to Leicester for shopping read more
I don’t know. I h...
I don’t know. I haven’t been at the university for very long. read more
nice place to liv...
nice place to live but very quiet read more
Small Uni town vi...
Small Uni town vibes, everything is walkable, don't expect insta coffee shops and avo on toast. If your looking to get away from the big cities before you slave your adult like away in corporate London, this might be the place for you! read more
It's a really sma...
It's a really small so don't expect much. Even if you can't do much here, the cost of living is quite high. I wouldn't advise you to take the bus, really expensive and walking from place to place is not that bad. There are lots of places where u can eat out but not so many shops for clothes etc.. read more
Nice little town...
Nice little town if you're not looking for much. Shops are okay but not great, but can easily go to leicester or nottingham for a proper day out read more
A nice town, with...
A nice town, with enough to do to not feel bored. Nottingham and Leicester are close by, so if you do want to go explore more those are available. read more
Good social life...
Good social life but lacking transport and shopping read more
Town is a long wa...
Town is a long walk away or a very expensive bus ride (one way). There should be a student discount for the bus. read more
Visited many town...
Visited many towns and cities to find this one that was so perfect to me and felt so homely. Everything is on your doorstep and truly the pinnacle of a university experience. read more
From what I've se...
From what I've seen, Loughborough has many places to get food from, to shop and to have a good night out in. The public transport is good, is available in a short space of time if you miss a bus, and it goes onto the campus. read more
The buses are sup...
The buses are suprisingly expensive comparing to the ones back in london and we weren’t able to experience the night life however hopefully next year it will be better read more
Small town howeve...
Small town however has 3 nightclubs in town and the union. Loads of places to eat as well so not bad for students read more
Good environment...
Good environment for students with something for everyone in Loughborough and easy access to Leicester and Birmingham. read more
Loughborough isn’...
Loughborough isn’t the biggest or most exciting place but there are great pubs and restaurants. The clubs aren’t brilliant but you can have a fun night out easily. Also countryside around town is great for walking and cycling read more
Nice area to live...
Nice area to live in and great affordable public transport but smaller town compared to capital. read more
Good bus transpor...
Good bus transport and I don’t think the walk to campus is bad. Not too much in nightlife but close to Nottingham and Leicester (quick train ride) and the clubs and pubs in Loughborough are a good time. Couple shopping locations with most things you’d need but would recommend Nottingham for a proper shopping day. read more
Very good locatio...
Very good location if you don’t want to waste your money in town every night. Great to make a special quick trip to Nottingham or Leicester for the best days and night out. read more
Decent little tow...
Decent little town, only a few shops there, but not far form Leicester and Nottingham for better range of shops read more
Typical franchise...
Typical franchise town, uni campus is the best thing about the town by far read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a great town built mainly for student needs and therefore has everything you need and want right on your doorstep. read more
great sense of co...
great sense of community, always a good night out read more
town is about 20...
town is about 20 minute walk away from campus but has everything you need for a basic day out/night out and grocer shop. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a small town so naturally nights out, shopping etc is going to be limited, however the student union and campus life make up for that and shopping trips can easily be taken in Leicester or Nottingham! Public transport is great, the only thing I’d change is having the train station closer to campus. read more
Affordable housin...
Affordable housing and connected to nottingham and leicester for nights out read more
Lovely town with...
Lovely town with many restaurants & bars and nice market. However, limited amounts of places for nights out and not many shops. read more
Everything you ne...
Everything you need to for the top social experience read more
Loughborough town...
Loughborough town is OK, the shops are awful but always a good night out if you have good company. Revs and firefly are the go to student hotspots. and there is a bus from campus to the town every 10 mins read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a small and quite town, mostly made up of students, however, the locals are amazing as well read more
The only annoying...
The only annoying thing is shops close at 18:00 however I enjoy the town and walk everywhere read more
it’s a very small...
it’s a very small town and most of the restaurants are fast food-ish, so i’d rather cook for myself. however i’ve seen a lot of new places opening which is exciting! shopping for food is okay but for clothes and other stuff there’s not much read more
The town is quite...
The town is quite a nice area with everything that we need in one place. It takes around 15-20 minutes to walk from campus and if you take the bus it'd only take around 3 mins. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a small town in comparison to bigger cities like Nottingham and so there are not many facilities however there is always still places to go. You can also always just hop on a train to Leicester or Nottingham for something fresh. read more
Transport was gre...
Transport was great and nights out at firefly, but shops could be improved read more
A pretty decent t...
A pretty decent town once you find things for you to do there and get to know the area read more
The places to eat...
The places to eat out in Loughborough have been really enjoyable as the clubs have not been open in the past year read more
Has everything yo...
Has everything you'd need in town. Plenty of pubs and a few clubs too. Pretty much all on one or two main roads. Lots of places to get great food too read more
Lovely town, most...
Lovely town, most places within walking distance! read more
As Loughborough i...
As Loughborough is a small town it has a small variety of shopping facilities. Night life is great in Loughborough as it has such a large proportion of students, it is also in close proximity to Leicester and Nottingham to broaden the variety of nights out available. Loughborough town centre has some great pubs and restaurants to offer too. read more
The size of Lough...
The size of Loughborough contributes to the community feel and safe environment and has quick connections to large surrounding city’s providing options for nights out and shopping read more
Not a lot of nigh...
Not a lot of nightlife around or shops a few nice pubs but good value read more
Drinks are pretty...
Drinks are pretty reasonable! can get a pint for £2.18 read more
The social scene...
The social scene apparently revolves around the union and yet they took away a room from the union read more
Sprint and campus...
Sprint and campus shuttle buses make it easy to move around Loughborough and as it is a smaller town it doesn't take long to get from one side to the other read more
I couldn’t really...
I couldn’t really eat out or go to clubs because of Covid, lockdown and restrictions but there is a good variety of shops, restaurants and cafes. Lots of large parks and good public transport. read more
Loughborough’s no...
Loughborough’s not the best town but that’s sort of a running joke at the uni - the student union more than compensates for the lack of clubs in the town, and we often just go to nearby Leicester or Nottingham for a proper club night out. read more
99% of students d...
99% of students don’t need to go to town as everything that you need is on campus. UP THE LOUGH! read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a great market town that is great if you make use of the local market every Tuesday and Thursday. Otherwise, just go to Nottingham or Leicester for nights out read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a bubble, you will always see your friends around town and will always know people on a night out. read more
Lack of choice fo...
Lack of choice for shops but that’s the only downside, great pubs and clubs perfect student town read more
Loughborough cont...
Loughborough contains everything you need and is what you expect of a student town, it has plenty of options for pubs and transport links are excellent for venturing to cities like Nottingham if you want a bigger night out read more
Small town but cl...
Small town but close to notts and Leicester read more
Loughborough may...
Loughborough may be small but has everything you need. There are many places to eat and things to do, but so close to Nottingham and Leicester so have so much choice! Train station with mainline and buses run regularly! The nights out and great but the best night out is at the Union!! Shopping isn't the best but you've got all the choices you need in Nottingham and Leicester! read more
Small town but No...
Small town but Nottingham and Leicester are a short train ride away read more
Town is great for...
Town is great for food with so many cool place to go read more
Affordable living...
Affordable living. Lots of shops, restaurants/pubs to choose from The sprint bus is a lifesaver; £2.10 from town to anywhere on campus read more
Worth the walk, e...
Worth the walk, everyone is friendly read more
The town is small...
The town is small and there aren’t a lot of options to shop read more
Small but has eve...
Small but has everything you could need read more
The public transp...
The public transport system is easy to use and allows easy access to various big cities (bus and train to nottingham, train to london etc). The town centre has a variety of restuarants catered to different individuals needs. read more
They need a bette...
They need a better transport system because the sprint is not reliable and during later hours you have to walk or take an uber. There aren't many good shops, you have to go to Nottingham or Leicester if you want a good night out or a day out in the city. read more
Small town but ha...
Small town but has everything needed read more
Nice if a little...
Nice if a little tired in the town centre, a very good student town just stay away from the locals ;-) read more
Great to be near...
Great to be near friends but shopping is awful, smaller primark ever and then a newlook read more
Uni is quite far...
Uni is quite far from train station but bus is cheap to get to town and fairly quick read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a small quiet town. read more
Not many shops to...
Not many shops to go to, however all the essentials are there read more
Nice town all ess...
Nice town all essentials needed, great links to big cities with trains to notts and leicester taking 10 mins or so. read more
From what I’ve se...
From what I’ve seen cost of living is quite low, with student houses around £110 a week, and with student housing being so close to campus and town they’re perfectly placed. Plenty of restaurants in town like Peter’s pizzeria and pubs too. Fireflies for clubbing along with many other events organisers ensure there’s plenty of opportunities for weekend fun. Free campus shuttle bus (but costs about £2 if you need it to get into town). Usually a summer market on Saturdays I believe with trinkets and clothes too, along with the usual primark and such. read more
Great plethora of...
Great plethora of restaurants to choose from. read more
Quite a chilled t...
Quite a chilled town. Lots of really good pubs around always filled with students. There are a few clubs in town which are good but the union is the best. Very easy and cheap transport links to Leister and Nottingham if you are looking for a night out in a city which is a bonus. Everything is very cheap, £2 pint in most pubs read more
Sprint bus is a v...
Sprint bus is a very easy connection from campus to town and the train station. Easy access to the other major cities around as well read more
As was living on...
As was living on campus, town was just somewhere to do a food shop or to go on the odd night out. The mix of permanent residents and students is nice, but town itself is not that exciting. read more
the buses are alw...
the buses are always late so don't relay on them read more
The location wasn...
The location wasn’t too bad, it’s not difficult to get to different cities such as Leicester and Nottingham, whether by bus or by train read more
Pretty good prett...
Pretty good pretty good. Was enjoyable. Small town but fun nonetheless read more
Loughborough is g...
Loughborough is great in all these aspects read more
It's a small town...
It's a small town that is mostly known for the uni campus. Quite alot of the social spaces in town such as pubs and clubs are catered mainly to students, similarly quite alot of the shops have student discounts. It's not too bad to walk through, not a massive amount to see. read more
Shopping is a bit...
Shopping is a bit rubbish but Nottingham isn’t too far or too expensive read more
Not a lot of plac...
Not a lot of places worth going, you have to travel to Leicester or notts really read more
Student housing i...
Student housing in town is very expensive for what you get as landlord know that students don't have much choice so charge silly prices. The night life is what you expect for a small town not amazing but better then nothing read more
Free bus round ca...
Free bus round campus and fairly cheap into town/ to the station. Not a huge variety of nights out but a safe town and a great union night out. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a very quiet town, but I like this because it means it’s not overcrowded. The nightlife could be better, but the uni has a good union which is sufficient. Plus Nottingham is a short train journey away! read more
Good student town...
Good student town. A good number of pubs and clubs are dominated by Loughborough University students, so it feels less remote. read more
There have not go...
There have not got bike rental but there have good bus transport from uni to town (near station) read more
I personally like...
I personally like quiet places. Loughborough meets this requirement very well, or it can be said that the country life is great read more
Could have more b...
Could have more buses, good places to eat out read more
It's a nice town,...
It's a nice town, but not like the big cities. read more
20 minute walk aw...
20 minute walk away from campus. read more
Takes about 30 mi...
Takes about 30 mins to get to town, regardless if your getting the bus or walking. 20 mins usually waiting for bus and usually late. Shops are small. Local market on Saturdays are good though. read more
Great student atm...
Great student atmosphere and perfect for students. It’s not the nicest town but it’s not what you go for. With easy access to Nottingham, Birmingham and Leicester you have anything else you might need a stones throw away. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is an amazing student town read more
Loughborough is q...
Loughborough is quite a small town, therefore not much to do. read more
A very nice small...
A very nice small town. Easy to get anywhere by foot, alcohol and the likes is much cheaper than any city. Shopping is surprisingly decent. read more
I found that the...
I found that the Kinchbus Sprint bus service from the university to the town and train station were very useful and good value for money. I did however find it often confusing finding the correct timetable for when the bus would arrive, due to different timetabling in holidays and term time, however the MyLboro App helped with this. read more
Decent town, bus...
Decent town, bus service is good and some good social venues. read more
Loughborough has...
Loughborough has lots of pubs and bars meaning you’re spoilt for choice depending on your budget and the restaurants and cafes are good. Only downside is that some of the cocktail drinks are quite expensive and make for expensive nights out read more
Not too much goin...
Not too much going on but very close to notts or Leicester read more
It’s nice halls b...
It’s nice halls better than the rest good bathrooms and kitchens read more
I really enjoyed...
I really enjoyed first year at Loughborough University even during the corona virus outbreak. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a nice town, its small in size but big in character. read more
There is easy acc...
There is easy access to the town with a regular bus service, as well as good restaurants and cafes in the centre. Although there is only a small number of clubs in town the union makes up for this with its great nightlife. read more
Although the town...
Although the town is small, it has a great variety of restaurants, and pubs for nights out. read more
Loughborough Town...
Loughborough Town has a variety of shops and cafes perfect for meetinfg up but it lacks activities for friends to do read more
Due to the pandem...
Due to the pandemic I haven’t been able to experience the night life. The shopping is very minimal- as Loughborough is a small town, I think getting transport like the bus is a waste of money but other forms like the train weren’t too bad- it’s just a shame trains aren’t always frequent, but that’s because Loughborough has a small train station. read more
Loughborough town...
Loughborough town is incredibly good value for money with rent being very cheap and there being a diverse set of places to eat. read more
Solid public tran...
Solid public transport cheers mate read more
Loughborough has...
Loughborough has the best of both worlds - it is small, neat and calm but there’s also a lot of places where you could have fun. read more
Great cost of liv...
Great cost of living as it is a student town making things afforable and cheaper than London. Rent is affordable as well and there is always student discounts available. read more
Cute little town...
Cute little town and if you get bored, Leicester and Nottingham are a quick train-ride away. read more
It’s a nice town...
It’s a nice town to live in for students. Everything is easily accessible and reaching major cities for a different night out is easy. read more
Loughborough is m...
Loughborough is mostly populated by older people and students. It has everything you could possibly need, but hardcore city-lovers will struggle. read more
It's a small plac...
It's a small place but has most of the stuff you need. The night life is surprisingly pretty good and becomes part of the Loughborough experience. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a perfect student town, it’s got all the essential shops a student would need including primark, new look, boots, Superdrug and more! Plenty of fast food and restaurants options as well as a cinema, escape room, bars, clubs, coffee shops and more! read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a nice town and is near some other great places to read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a uni town, so there isn’t much around to do, but I do bear in mind that I am from London so a small town was a huge change for me. The bus is also quite expensive around town. read more
It’s not a very b...
It’s not a very busy place but the student life means there’s usually a lot to do read more
Great public tran...
Great public transport links, not much in the way of eating out and other social activities. read more
Transport has bee...
Transport has been adequate. Cannot comment on eating out and nights out due to Covid restrictions but will give the benefit of the doubt. Cost of living is reasonable enough for any budget. read more
Very nice and qui...
Very nice and quiet area, town has many good shops such as Home Bargains. Busses can be a little unreliable which isn't unexpected. read more
Coming from Londo...
Coming from London, I honestly still get so shocked by how cheap food is over here. There are many shopping options, and Leicester and Nottingham are nearby so if you want a city-feel then those are accessible. Buses are frequent and travelling around Loughborough is pretty easy. Overall, a cozy town which, once you settle in and get used to it, is a nice change from a fast-paced city like London. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a nice little town, and it meets the basics. Maybe not enough if you want to shopping! read more
Loughborough is g...
Loughborough is great if you like living in a small town. If you're into city life it may be a bit too quiet for you. read more
Beautiful little...
Beautiful little town, a lot of greenery and things to do read more
Loughborough has...
Loughborough has the basics you need and with notts and Leicester just 15 minutes on the train it’s ideal read more
In comparison to...
In comparison to where I’m from, Loughborough is quite a small and peaceful town, but it has everything you need for university life. The location of the town is in walking distance from the university and is easy to find. read more
town experience i...
town experience is great, restaurants and their cuisines available is fantastic. The clubs offer a very safe and good social experience. read more
Not too bad of a...
Not too bad of a town really, has everything you expect from a typical student town read more
The town is rathe...
The town is rather small with not much night life but some nice pubs and shops with very friendly locals. read more
Often called a "U...
Often called a "University town", it provides a fantastic combination of greenery and fresh air with modern conveniences. read more
As small town, it...
As small town, it is relatively cheaper compared to bigger city's like London, the town itself is small, however, it has most shops you will need. The only downside would be public transportation and would recommend bring a bike to commute and/or be okay with walking a lot. read more
Beautiful small t...
Beautiful small town to live in, with a god range of shops despite the size of the town. read more
Nice town, but no...
Nice town, but not too many options for nights out. Quiet place, great for students who don’t want to live in a city read more
Nice little town...
Nice little town with many shops. Busses come often and there are busses every 15 mins to the next big town read more
With no pandemic,...
With no pandemic, they are only like three clubs to go to so it gets boring over time but the student union is lit🔥 read more
The town isn't th...
The town isn't the most interesting, but it is a short commute to Nottingham or Leicester read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a beautiful town. Ideal for students. read more
The town is relat...
The town is relatively small, which means that it offers fewer opportunities than big cities. However, there is everything you need. As it is a student-populated town, you will probably meet your friends everywhere. read more
The best thing ab...
The best thing about Loughborough is the campus. Town has everything you need but is quite basic read more
Living costs are...
Living costs are generally low. Lots of places to eat such as Nando’s and McDonalds, but the nicest places are in surrounding villages such as The Priory in Nanpantan or Packe Arms in Hoton and for these you need a car or taxi. Loughborough is strict on car parking even for returning students sometimes to a petty and ridiculous effect. Not much shopping nearby unless you head to Leicester but there is still two large Tescos, a Morrison’s, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and M&S. read more
hopefully this is...
hopefully this is at least 30 characters read more
Loughborough is g...
Loughborough is good city to live. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a very quiet town but has a lot of character. There are lots of different food places and so many natural sites (parks, lakes, etc.) to explore read more
Nice small town w...
Nice small town with all the essentials. Good selection of food and shopping. read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living is ideal for students but there aren't that many options for night outs or eating out. The public transport isn't the best, the buses are usually not on time but the town is not that big so walking is usually the best choice to get around. read more
small lovely town...
small lovely town. Close to Nottingham. read more
SU does a lot to...
SU does a lot to make it a fun place to be with it being a small town. Committees also put on loads of events so there is always something to do. read more
Great student tow...
Great student town, quieter and calmer than others but perfect for hard working students read more
A small town, ver...
A small town, very close to campus. read more
It is a small tow...
It is a small town but it is a great place. There might be some shops that you will not find here, but that's not an issue since Leicester is a 10 min train. However, it is rare that you dont find something you need in this town. read more
a very cute town,...
a very cute town, every shops on the street looks like nice. read more
This form is too...
This form is too long, I really just wanted to review my halls! read more
buses are really...
buses are really insanely expensive and the restaurants are not so good read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a relatively inexpensive place to live compared to city universities, lots of private accommodation available in or near the town for when you want to move out of halls. Plenty of restaurants and takeaways, some bars and a few popular nightclubs in town (the uni has an excellent students union which is used for nights out 3x a week minimum to make up for lack of nightlife in town). More than enough shops to get your essentials (supermarkets, clothes/shoe shops, book shops, bakeries, cafés, local businesses) with Loughborough also a short distance from Nottingham and Leicester (accessible by train, bus, car etc.) where there are loads of shops, clubs, bars, restaurants etc. No need to get public transport from uni campus to town as it is close enough to walk, but the uni does run its own bus service from the train station to campus which stops at several locations in the town. Train station has regular trains to nearby cities and towns as well as further afield. read more
it’s cheap living...
it’s cheap living in the private halls, the town is abit dead, there’s only once club and 2 places you’d go to for drinks (revs and amber rooms), only a few shops to go to and not many places to eat out in read more
Location is good...
Location is good it's town and some places are good for me to walk around. read more
Amazing town with...
Amazing town with lot of pubs and great crowd read more
Definitely, you c...
Definitely, you can enjoy shopping and eating in Loughborugh. read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living here is pretty great. There is a lot of ways to spend less and get more - just go to the town market. In terms of eating out, the town centre has a lot of places offering different cuisine. Can't say much about night life since i have been staying here during lockdown. read more
A fantastic colle...
A fantastic college town with some good stores in the town centre. Not a lot to do but understandable for a small town read more
Great city but ev...
Great city but everything closes down quite early read more
Not very used to...
Not very used to seeing a quiet town like this. Public parks are the best I like about this town. read more
The best student...
The best student city ever. You can find cheap things over here and everyone is really very generous to you and will help you in the best possible way. read more
Nice town. Has go...
Nice town. Has good place to eat. read more
Its the best town...
Its the best town, student friendly and budget friendly read more
Quest when studen...
Quest when students are away, nice parks, plenty of shops. Did dent style clubs and loads of places to eat and drink read more
Nights out are on...
Nights out are only three star because we haven’t been able to have any since October but the town is small and friendly and there is everything available read more
I truly dislike l...
I truly dislike living here. But bear in mind I also dislike most places in England. The place lacks soul. I can't say anything strictly bad about it but they say that the opposite of love isn't hate - it's indifference. There's nothing to do in Loughborough or to see in Loughborough. If inspiration is something you seek, avoid this place at all costs. read more
I will definitely...
I will definitely miss loughborough. A small town with just everything you need read more
Nice town everyth...
Nice town everything there. Nice countryside around it. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a town of obvious places to enjoy yourself be it the park in town, the cinemas or eateries, but it is full of hidden gems you can only experience by breathing in this vibrant little town read more
easy transport, b...
easy transport, but not much to do here. Better off going Leicester or Nottingham for a night out with friends. read more
Haven’t been on a...
Haven’t been on a night out so can’t say much, but the restaurants are really good. read more
- It's relatively...
- It's relatively cheap to live in Loughborough, you have the staple shops such as Lidi and Aldi. - Very limited as to where you can eat. But there is a Nandos in town. Shopping is terrible thus one would have to go to either Leicester or Nottingham. read more
Loughborough has...
Loughborough has good nights out, cinemas, bowling and places to eat. There are lots of nice bars and restaurants- chains as well as independents, and easy links to cities like Nottingham and Leicester. Also very easy to get to the airport and London. read more
The only problem...
The only problem I had was using the bus, which did not seem to run on posted schedules read more
Nice town, but ca...
Nice town, but can be quite quite out of Uni term time. Enough resturants to keep you going but much more on offer in Nottingham and Leicester which are pretty easy to get to. read more
Nice town, but ca...
Nice town, but can be quite quite out of Uni term time. Enough resturants to keep you going but much more on offer in Nottingham and Leicester which are pretty easy to get to. read more
Not the greatest...
Not the greatest town scene with very average clubbing and nights out. Nottingham, Leicester and Derby are nearby, but realistically you'll be stuck with the same 5-6 locations for going-out. The Union is pretty massive to make up for this, but I found myself missing bars and decent pubs. read more
Very affordable s...
Very affordable small town, with places to eat and go out... filled with mainly students. Not much shopping to be done but the location is close to Leicester and Nottingham so its never far on the train for those occasions. read more
Very good town fo...
Very good town for student living here. read more
Amazing quiet tow...
Amazing quiet town Very good for students read more
This is a very qu...
This is a very quiet town with a small population, but the people living here are very friendly and suitable for retirement. read more
Quiet and safe sm...
Quiet and safe small town. People are good, always taking smell. read more
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Perfect！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！ read more
the environment i...
the environment is very safe and beautiful. everything you need can get quite easily. read more
Despite being a p...
Despite being a place with a small city centre, it has all the facilites, shops and bussiness that a student needs on a daily bases. Leicester and Nottingham are quite close from the train station or by bus, so bigger tasks or shopping can be made without taking a lot of effort and/or time. read more
There are no shop...
There are no shopping malls in loughborough and the school is relatively far from the city centre. Public transport is convenient, but often not on time. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a peaceful town that good for studying and creating artworks, people here are nice and gentle read more
Nice location, fr...
Nice location, friendly atmosphere, everything is close by and can be gotten to quickly. Not too busy and overwhelming. read more
barely any shops....
barely any shops. nights out are rubbish read more
My overall experi...
My overall experience was okay as they had good lecturers. However, the University saw me as a money-making opportunity. Due to circumstances, I had to commute from Birmingham to uni every day. Only when I got there I hear they were charging hefty fees. So I decided to park outside campus away from the uni. One day when I visited my friend I got a warning from the unis or shall I say frauds that I parked in a no uni parking zone. However, I was visiting a friend to do some group studying. They let me off saying I shouldn't park there. But where else should I park when I visit my friend? Then halfway through the year, another friend said that he lives in a house just outside the campus and said that its a private road where I can park if I liked. So I did this and then the uni made me pay a fine of £50 even though and denied my appeal saying its because I missed a deadline. They didn't consider how busy I was commuting and managing work. They did this after charging me £14k tuition!! read more
the nice little t...
the nice little town and good commute system to Leicester and Nottingham read more
Good but not many...
Good but not many shops and buses can be slow read more
The town isnt the...
The town isnt the nicest, although it has everything you need. It's more than sufficient for a student lifestyle. read more
Very good. Only p...
Very good. Only problem is that town is too small read more
Nice town, clubs...
Nice town, clubs are limited though read more
It has all of the...
It has all of the entertainment needed to enjoy your evening/weekends, however, Loughborough isn’t a city and so the same extent of options cannot be expected!! Luckily, Nottingham and Leicester are easy to reach by train/bus if you occasionally want a little more choice. read more
The town is like...
The town is like most smallish towns, have most things you want in terms of shops, gyms and so. Lacks any restaurants if you are looking for a culinary experience but several places you can get a great lunch for 5-6 quid. read more
The public transp...
The public transport here is pretty poor. Buses don’t come too often and it’s expensive to travel on them. However, because Loughborough is so small - you can walk most places anyway! Loughborough town centre is like any other small town a it has the basic shops, restaurants and 2 cinemas but most students take a short 7min train journey to Nottingham or Leicester for a day out, as there’s slightly more on offer! read more
A clean, beautifu...
A clean, beautiful student town. read more
Great town, small...
Great town, small but has everything you need read more
Small town easy t...
Small town easy to manage a busy life with distances however nothing to do u get depressed in the long term read more
Sprinty bois will...
Sprinty bois will save your life. Night's out are decent for the first few years then you'll get bored, but it's only a short journey to Notts! read more
Nice, small town....
Nice, small town. Not too much to do but easy to get to nearby cities Nottingham & Leicester. read more
i will never retu...
i will never return to this awful place read more
Loughborough is n...
Loughborough is not a bad place to be, town is okay, enough to do. read more
Always walk to to...
Always walk to town and only get the bus back if you have heaving things to carry. The £2.10 bus fee is ridiculous. read more
Loughborough is v...
Loughborough is very cheap, it is a town built around students and you can see this in the prices. Since updates to the town have been made there are a lot more places to eat out, albeit they are big chain restaurants. Nights out are varied and a great fun. Shopping is the bare minimum for essentials. Tonnes of charity shops. The quick links to Leicester and Nottingham make up for this though. It is not as small as people say it is and this should not be a reason people are put off by Loughborough. read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is very cheap, ideal for a student budget. When you do want to treat yourself, there is some good options to eat out in the centre of town (Pizza Express, Centro Lounge, Nandos) although there could be more variety - in the past few years a lot of change has gone on so I expect the options to grow and lots more places if you venture further out. Night life is good, something for everyone - r n b, techno, drum and bass, pop etc, something on most days of the week every week. Shopping is the weak link, some okay places but lets be real, you can buy anything online now. Transport links are good, train station in town, great taxi service specifically for students available on and off campus, good bus links to campus and beyond. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a quiet town that is full of amazing social activities targeted at students read more
The Kinch bus is...
The Kinch bus is expensive and late a lot but is very useful. Food and nightlife is awesome read more
Pretty cheap to l...
Pretty cheap to live, reasonable nights out, great links to anywhere read more
A good student to...
A good student town, good value for money in terms of rent etc. Lots of nice places to eat out or grab a takeaway and the town is always vibrant. read more
I find rent expen...
I find rent expensive here in relation to salaries but socializing and shopping is cheap enough. There is a lot of choice for eating out. The shopping, whilst cheap, is not very interesting though. The public transport is really good here. read more
Nice, quiet town...
Nice, quiet town but really small. Almost has everything you need but not much choices. read more
Small, no need fo...
Small, no need for public transport. read more
Link bus service...
Link bus service is fantastic! Refurbishment has made town look very pretty and nice to spend time in. Everything you need, but could use more variety of shops/things to do. read more
Quite a small tow...
Quite a small town but pretty cheap for whatever you want to do and if you know the places then can find great food and a good night out. read more
Loughborough in g...
Loughborough in generally pretty cheap to eat out and go out in. However it's shopping and nights out are limiting. The sprint busses are fantastic and regular. read more
A very student to...
A very student town. There are many areas that are student housing dominated, meaning a busy and student feel to these areas. The housing type ranges massively and so do costs, you can pay from 60 pppw up to 100+. The nights out are alright, but the SU takes priority with many. Shopping isn't great, however with Nottingham to the North and Leicester to the South you can go shopping there. Public transport is good, however, being such a small town you can walk everywhere! read more
Loughborough town...
Loughborough town has the bare minimum of things you need, but as it's so small everything is in walking distance from the Uni. There are decent nights out but just beware of the locals! read more
Pretty cheap, goo...
Pretty cheap, good number of clubs and bars for size of the town, very student orientated town, not much to do during the day! read more
Really small town...
Really small town so it's easy to go out. But the fact it's a uni town means the nights are always going off! The shopping isn't great though read more
The locals are do...
The locals are dodgy as hell but the price of housing and food is pretty good, echoes on a saturday is also pretty good! read more
Small town so no...
Small town so no danger, relatively cheap but no shops neither something special in town read more
For awhat there i...
For awhat there is it's great but its a small town so wish there was a bit more of everything. But luckily Leicester and Nottingham are near by for more of a city scenery read more
Shuttle buses go...
Shuttle buses go from campus to train station via town centre and it's cheap to do so (less than £2). Town has some of the best, authentic food to offer including The Basin (Thai/Chinese/Japanese), Peter (Italian) and World Buffet 108 (Mixed cuisines) which are all good value for money. Some great clubs which have great deals for student nights, e.g. Mansion (Mondays), Vodka Revolutions (Thursdays). Huge Tesco on edge of town, only 10-12 mins walk from SU and most high street shops nearby (Burton, Next, SportsDirect etc). Leicester and Nottingham both very close by train (10 mins) for days and nights out. read more
Loughborough is a...
Loughborough is a wonderful town with many great shops. read more
Small town made f...
Small town made for students! Great links to Leicester and Nottingham makes up for the lack of shopping. read more
Actually a really...
Actually a really nice town to live in, has everything you need read more
Loughborough has...
Loughborough has everything to offer for its students and accommodates for everyone's styles (and budgets!!) From shopping centers to the cinema, from coffee shops to pubs and clubs! It has everything you could possibly need! read more
Shopping is a bit...
Shopping is a bit limited and there isn't a lot of daytime entertainment but there are some nice places to eat and a couple of really fun nightclubs read more
Theres not really...
Theres not really a lot to do in the town, especially for shopping, there aren't many clubs, although the ones that are there are good read more
Loughborough town...
Loughborough town is pretty rough/grotty in areas, we had a few break ins by the locals trying to thieve things (this happened in other areas of the campus too). The nightlife is good, you can go out pretty much any night and the place is always full of students! I have visited friends at other unis that are situated in cities (e.g. Sheffield) and the general vibe is a lot better and there are lots more clubs to go to at night. However this doesn't really detract from the Loughborough experience so don't let it put you off! read more
small town. Great...
small town. Great transport links to leicester and notts for shopping read more
The town has ever...
The town has everything that is needed within walking distance of the university including a range of restaurants and shops read more
The town is not a...
The town is not as bad as I expected. It has everything you need but as it's not a buzzing city so you can feel like you are missing out on that sort of student life sometimes read more
It has all the ba...
It has all the basic places you require, nothing lavish but it gets the job done which i can cope with. Being student dominated, night outs are insane and constantly feels like freshers when you have an event going on! Compared to anywhere else I have ever visited, the buses are quality, literally 5 minutes is the average time you'll have to wait. Campus is so much fun I can sacrifice a fancy city. read more
Small town so not...
Small town so not much public transport is needed but there are good regular buses and the train station is not far away. read more
I enjoy living wi...
I enjoy living within Loughborough. I like the size of the town, not too big or small. read more
Lots of supermark...
Lots of supermarkets, farmfoods etc. Nightlife is electric due to loughborough students running the town. Very close to nottingham which is a great night out, especially stealth. read more
Cons?
Can argue its a fairly quiet area off campus with little activity other than the XMAS fair.
Students Union at...
Students Union at the University is fantastic for a night out Easy to get around, well connected via buses and trains read more
Cons?
Shopping could definitely be better - same experience as any other small town in the UK
Everything is in...
Everything is in walking distance. It's a perfect size between too big and too small. Student dominated. The town has everything you need and if it doesn't then Nottingham and Leicester are really close. A great town market. read more
Cons?
Unless you want to go to London the train journeys are a bit of a pain.
Student dominated.
Very windy.