Open day tours

Campus tours 

Duration: 45 mins

10am to 4pm

Collect a wristband from the campus tours stand located outside the Octagon Centre for one of our walking campus tours, departing every 30 minutes. Our students will show you some of our iconic buildings and excellent teaching spaces.

Alternatively, explore campus at your own pace with a self-guided tour leaflet and online audio guide.

City tours 

Duration: 60 mins

10am to 3pm

Walking tours of our vibrant, green, modern city depart every 30 minutes from the campus tour stand inside the Students’ Union (level 4).

Alternatively, collect a self-guided tour leaflet from here to explore the city at your own pace.

Please be aware there will be no lift access to Western Bank Library during the June, July and September open days.

Library tours

Duration: 15 mins

10am to 4pm

Meet our student ambassador tour guides at the reception of the Information Commons and Western Bank Library.

The Information Commons offers a comfy, inclusive study environment with bookable spaces, core reading books, and a Garden Room for relaxation.

Western Bank Library, a Grade II listed building, has 1.2 million texts, 730 study spaces, and serene views of Weston Park for a tranquil study experience.

Sport and physical activity tours​​​

​​​​​Duration: 10 mins

10am to 4pm

Meet at the Sports Hall Foyer at Goodwin Sports Centre for a tour of the site’s impressive facilities, including synthetic 3G pitches, sports hall, studio spaces, squash courts and brand new Fitness Suite.

Students’ Union tours​​​

​​​​​Duration: 15 mins

10am to 4pm

Departing from just inside the Students’ Union main entrance, learn why our SU is consistently voted the best in the country and how it makes the student experience at Sheffield exceptional.