Natural landmarks · South West England
University of Gloucestershire
In or near Brockworth.
University of Gloucestershire — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
University of Gloucestershire is a university located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The University of Gloucestershire offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across multiple campuses. It emphasizes career readiness with cutting-edge facilities and strong employer connections, providing students with opportunities for internships and placements.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University of Gloucestershire is located in the West Midlands. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, focusing on practical experience and employability. The university is known for its commitment to sustainability and has received the Green University accreditation.
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Background
Description
The Park, Cheltenham, is the largest of the campuses and is the administrative centre. It is located in the Park district of Cheltenham. The estate dates from the 19th century and was originally designed as zoological, botanical and horticultural gardens. The Media School was relocated to the Park Campus in 2011 from the former Pittville campus. The new facilities include a newsroom, television & radio studios, edit suites, and teaching facilities. It has been awarded Skillset Media Academy status and is part of the North by Southwest – The Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Skillset Media Academy Partnership. Student accommodation is available in the Park villas and Challinor located on campus.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8879, -2.0888
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Cheltenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL50 2RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Phone
- 03330 432 414
- Established
- 1834
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 1.3 km
- Official site
- glos.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1816872 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of Gloucestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Gloucestershire?
- University of Gloucestershire is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL50 2RH), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
- What is University of Gloucestershire?
- University of Gloucestershire — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Gloucestershire?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL50 2RH.
- When was University of Gloucestershire built?
- Built or established in 1834.
- Is University of Gloucestershire a protected site?
- Yes — University of Gloucestershire is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is University of Gloucestershire free to visit?
- Yes, University of Gloucestershire is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of Gloucestershire?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL50 2RH.