EVENT ESSEX OFFICE (for on-campus room bookings only)
Check in is from 14.00 onwards. Event Essex will explain to you via email where you can collect your key & breakfast card.
Check out is at 09.30 the latest. Keys & paperwork need to be dropped off at the Security & Safety Centre located in Square 3
The Event Essex office can be contacted Monday -Friday, between 09.00 – 16.30 on telephone number 01206- 872358, for accommodation check-in, key issue and lost keys, meal cards and lost meal cards, to report damages and lost property and all other general enquiries. Contact the security and safety centre before and after these hours.
BREAKFAST FOR DELEGATES USING THE ON CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
With your voucher (which you receive upon collection of your key), you can get breakfast at the Canteen, located on square 3. Opening times are from 7.30 till 11.00. Be aware that it can be busy.
SECURITY & SAFETY CENTRE
Located in square 3, open 24/7. Contact number 01206 872 125
EMERGENCIES
In an emergency, please contact the Security & Safety Centre on the emergency number 01206 872 222
COLCHESTER FOOD OUTLETS
You can find all the food outlets & their opening times here.
CAMPUS SHOPS & OFF LICENSE
The Campus Shop and Off License are situated in Square 4, open Monday – Friday 08.00-18.00 and Saturday and Sunday 10.00-17.00.
It sells groceries, frozen meals, over the counter medicine, alcohol, newspapers and much more.
BANKING
Cash machine is located on Square 3
LAUNDERETTE
The launderette on campus is open 24 hours a day. It is located in the Hex causeway between Square 5 and the North Campus Accommodation and in the South Courts accommodation. This service is managed by the Circuit Go App, which you can find in your app store on your phone.
SPORT FACILITIES
The University boasts a wide range of sports and fitness facilities, both indoor and outdoor for you to use when staying on campus. Please enquire at the sports centre for details and prices.
Delegates staying in one of the on-campus rooms are welcome to use the gym free of charge. In order to gain access to the gym, please show your confirmation email to the reception team in the Sports Centre. The hours for the gym are Monday-Friday (6.30 – 23.00) and Saturday & Sunday (8.00 – 22.00).
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
The University is able to provide various facilities for guests who would benefit from increased accessibility. These include specially adapted accommodation and accessible parking as well as access to facilities across campus, catering and sport facilities. For further information find Jay James at the registration desk or send her an email beforehand (jolanda.james@essex.ac.uk)
PARENTS & BABY ROOM
Main academic building – 5A.223
PRAYER ROOM
Main academic building – floor 3 – room 3.305
STUDENT UNION – SU BAR
The Student Union bar is located on square 3, next to The Kitchen.
FIND YOUR WAY ON CAMPUS
https://findyourway.essex.ac.uk/