Museums · South West England
University of the West of England
In or near Stoke Gifford.
University of the West of England — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Filton Abbey Wood · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
University of the West of England is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The University of the West of England offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. It features state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant student life, with opportunities for clubs, societies, and career development.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University of the West of England is located in South-West England. It is a prominent institution known for its diverse academic offerings and research initiatives. The university plays a significant role in the region's educational landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
Description
Based at the University of the West of England Campus in Frenchay the series of lectures bring business leaders to Bristol. The conference covers a wide range of topics including business, technology & innovation, science and local & global issues.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5002, -2.5475
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Stoke Park and Cheswick
- Postcode
- BS16 1QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Filton and Bradley Stoke
- Established
- 1595
- Nearest railway station
- Filton Abbey Wood — 1.2 km
- Official site
- uwe.ac.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: University of the West of England (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of the West of England?
- University of the West of England is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS16 1QY), in the parish of Stoke Park and Cheswick.
- What is University of the West of England?
- University of the West of England — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of the West of England?
- The nearest railway station is Filton Abbey Wood, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS16 1QY.
- When was University of the West of England built?
- Built or established in 1595.
- Is University of the West of England a protected site?
- Yes — University of the West of England is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to University of the West of England?
- The nearest railway station is Filton Abbey Wood, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS16 1QY.