Just past the iconic arches, the Old Quad offers an award-winning green space right in the centre of campus. The Old Quad, near the Armstrong and Percy Buildings, was awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award for its sustainability and biodiversity. The vibrant array of flowers and neatly-maintained stretch of grass will perk up any 9am lecture, so whether you’re passing through or taking a moment to relax here, this is definitely a space to look out for as the weather gets warmer.
"The vibrant array of flowers and neatly-maintained stretch of grass will perk up any 9am lecture..."
For a calm green space, find a bench on Claremont Lawn to catch up with some reading or enjoy a hot drink between lectures. The lawn is located between the Henry Daysh Building and Merz Court, and will continue to bloom as we enter spring and summer.
"For a calm green space, find a bench on Claremont Lawn to catch up with some reading or enjoy a hot drink between lectures."
If you’re looking for a social space, the Student Forum offers plenty of outdoor seating. Right opposite Co-Op, this space is great for meeting friends with a meal deal. The trees provide calm, shaded areas, as well as brighten up campus with some green.
"The trees provide calm, shaded areas, as well as brighten up campus with some green."
Although not technically on campus, the green space outside the Civic Centre (near the Church across the road from King’s Gate) is also a lovely place to hang out in dry weather. It is always a joy to see this space fill up with students as soon as the sun starts shining, and it becomes a pleasant social space for a post-lecture catchup. It is also conveniently close to the Phillip Robinson, so a great place to take a break from intense study days. Don’t forget to look for ducks in the pond!