Discovery Days

Discovery days are designed for university applicants and give a chance to get into the nitty gritty of what our courses are about as well as meet other applicants who you could be studying with.

If you haven’t applied yet, we would recommend signing up for an open day before a discovery day however our discovery days do also include a subject drop-in, open to all, from 12.15pm until 2pm.

Choosing where to study is a really important decision so many people like to visit more than once if they can. If you attended one of our open days at the University of Northampton, you may find it useful to visit again to get more insight into your course, remind yourself of what our campus and facilities are like and hopefully meet some of the people you might end up studying with.

We do advise that you book your Discovery Day place in advance so that you can get all the relevant pre-event information in good time. If you can’t make it to a certain Discovery Day, there may be other university events available and our campus tours run throughout the year. Check out our campus tours page for more information.

When making such an important decision, it can be very helpful to have a second opinion from someone you trust. That’s why you are very welcome to bring guests with you to any Discovery Day you attend at the University of Northampton.

Free parking is available on UON Discovery Days in car park 4 at Waterside Campus. Please use the following postcode NN4 8RR to find us and access the campus via New South Bridge Road.

If you plan to travel to a Discovery Day by train, please plan your journey in advance. When you arrive in Northampton, we’ve got you covered from the train station to campus. The Discovery Day Bus stops at the station and our Student Ambassador (wearing a blue uniform) will be on hand to point you in the right direction. Buses run every half an hour from 8.30am to 1.35pm from the train station. Please note the last returning bus from Waterside campus is at 2.15pm.

If you are from London, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Birmingham, Leicester or Coventry, we do also offer free transport to the university, further details will be emailed to you when you register.

*Please note, we require 3 working days in order to book a seat on our transport. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

If you’re planning your journey and need somewhere to stay locally the night before, we have an exclusive reduced rate at our Sunley Hotel for those attending a discovery day.

£65 room only, per room per night or £70 B&B per room per night. Email sunleyhotel@northampton.ac.uk or call 01604 892020 and quote ‘discovery day’ when booking.

If you live over 100 miles away, we have a limited number of complementary rooms available for the night before the Discovery Day. Please contact The Events Team for more details.

*Please note, we require 3 working days in order to book complimentary rooms for anyone eligible. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

At the University of Northampton, we endeavour to make all our events completely accessible. However, if you have any specific needs or require additional facilities, please contact us on 01604 892568 or events@northampton.ac.uk.

We understand that some people will need reasonable adjustments to access our university discovery days. The University of Northampton Events Team are always happy to help you plan your day to suit your requirements so please do get in touch.

As your well-being and accessibility are our priority, we also offer a quiet tour option for those that need it. Please speak to a member of the Welcome Team when you arrive at registration.

If you have a course enquiry about a course which isn’t available at the Discovery Day, the best option is to contact the course teams directly via the details on the course web pages. We also periodically run webinars for our courses so check out our Events Listings for what is coming up.

When it comes to what to wear to a uni Discovery Day, there are no set rules but as you will be touring the campus, comfortable footwear and clothing is recommended.

Our virtual tour is a great way to see the university campus before you arrive. Our recommendation for pre-arrival planning is to check out the Creative Hub as this is where you will go first at a Discovery Day to let us know you are here and collect your event schedule.

Check out our Living Room Lectures where you will be able to gain an insight into life at the University of Northampton and get all your questions answered whilst staying at home. Please check our event listings for more information.

Or come and join us for a campus tour.

If you have any questions you can email events@northampton.ac.uk or you can talk to us directly on 01604 892 568.