Keele
24 Reviews by Students #102 out of 422 University locations
There is a good public transport system, however the busses are a bit slow. The local high street doesn’t have many shops. However, grocery shopping is cheap as Lidl and Aldi are one bus ride away from campus.
By member1054441 On 22nd February 21
Study in Keele
In between the village Keele and market town Newcastle-under-Lyme (referred to as Newcastle by locals) is Keele University, which has the largest campus in the UK.
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Keele University
Keele University is a public research university with a proud reputation for global research that creates a better world. It has a beautiful and very large campus with lots of facilities and its own woodland! Their reputation for teaching has been recognised with a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and more than 10,000 students are enrolled at Keele University.
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Keele Student Life
Situated in the heart of the UK and with good transport links to local towns and cities, students at Keele University can enjoy the benefits of visiting larger cities but study at a university set in over 600 acres of parkland.
Cost of Living
Student accommodation costs range from £90 - £180 per week; the average is £139 per week.
Compare the average elsewhere: Nottingham: £166/week, Chester: £132/week, Derby: £136/week.
(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)
Nights Out
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A Big Night Out?
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Fun at Lymelight Boulevard
If you are after a movie night, Lymelight Boulevard in Newcastle Under Lyme is the place to go. They have a Vue cinema that offers student discounts as well as an Escape Room and Laserquest for a fun-filled evening with mates.
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Drinks
Fancy a drink or two with friends in nearby Newcastle Under Lyme? You’ve got plenty of spots to choose from. A few of note are Bar Social for cocktails, Bridge Street Ale House the first micropub in the area and The Lymestone Vaults for a traditional cosy pub.
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Public Transport
You’ll get used to getting around by bus very quickly whilst at Keele as its the best way to get around. As a Keele student, you are able to get a ‘Keele Key’ which is an exclusive bus ticket for cheaper and easier travel. Buses run regularly from campus to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Hanley, Stoke and Crewe. Keele is connected well via road and rail; the closest stations are Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe, which are easy to get to by bus, taxi or bike.
Eating Out
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Takeaways
Almost all the takeaways in Newcastle are used to receiving student orders and will deliver to campus. Students recommend Chilli Jacks, and Mr Malik’s, which specialises in Indian seafood as well as your usual Tandoori.
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Everyone needs a trusty local coffee shop and Caffe Java is just the place. In Newcastle-under-Lyme, it’s a popular independent coffee bar and the perfect place to meet friends for a delicious coffee and a light lunch.
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As a campus university, you’ll have the convenience of having an array of restaurants and cafes to choose from. You can expect anything from burgers and salads to street food and sandwiches.
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Shopping
For all your high street shopping needs including supermarkets such as Aldi and Sainsbury’s, Newcastle-under-Lyme will have you covered. For a bigger selection of shops and to make more of a day of it, Stoke-on-Trent is the nearest city or head further afield to Birmingham or Manchester which are both great shopping destinations.
Days Out
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You’ll be just 40 minutes away from the UK’s biggest theme park! As a student, you can get discounted day tickets from Student Beans. With some of the biggest and fastest rollercoasters in the country, we can’t think of a better way to blow off some steam!
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Just 50 minutes away is the Peak District National Park. Grab your hiking boots and explore some of the best walking trails in the country. You can also try abseiling, climbing, mountain biking or canoeing.
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If you after some bright city lights, Manchester is just a 45-minute train journey from Keele. The city offers superb cultural attractions, great shopping, a huge selection of restaurants and nightlife spots too.
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Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, Tamworth SnowDome needs to be on the top of your to-do list! It’s a fantastic indoor ski centre where you can snowboard, ski or even grab some skates and get on the ice rink.
Top 10 Keele Accommodation
Keele House
Comfortable living in the centre of Newcastle under Lyme. Where restaurants and other activities are nearby. Quick walk to the bus stop to get us to U...
Orme House
My Accomodation experience so far has been fantastic and overall a one of a kind service. I originally lived independently in my own flat and had conc...
Barnes Hall
Living in Barnes W block is fantastic, it takes minutes to be in the centre of campus. Fantastic facilities in my en-suit room. Although you only real...
Holly Cross
Had an amazing time living in these halls so far. The kitchen's are a great size and a good place to chill with your flatmates. It's close to the cent...
Horwood Hall
Horwood P Block during the 2020/21 Covid year. Provided us with extra social spaces due to being unable to socialise outside. Rooms large with nice bi...
Lindsay Hall
Having no table seems like a small inconvenience, but really after nine till five day, coming home to cook a meal for 30 minutes and Then having nowhe...
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I don’t really care about...
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Night outs seem like...
Night outs seem like they could be good if it wasn't for covid but it's still not like it's a big city read more
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