University of Northampton - Sunley Hotel

[Year13novice]

DD is struggling to work out which universities to visit and this one has made the shortlist. We’re going to go for the open day in November and I was thinking about staying over the night before at the Sunley Hotel which is on campus. Is this a crazy idea? I’m assuming as it’s a “real” hotel it’s not just going to be mobbed with students. Any tips? What have others done for open days here?

Lincoln , OP

Brighton is party central.

I did my undergrad at Sussex Uni and lived in Brighton then (many years later) my masters at Northampton.

The two are worlds apart.

Missed all the rest of the replies and just posted about the sunley.

DS2 loved his time in Northampton. Had no problems at all either on or off campus. His student accommodation was fab (and cheaper than his brothers elsewhere), the following 2 rentals reasonable and all inclusive of bills. The town centre is a bit more run down but he was out and about all the time and had no issues.

The uni was also fab. Supported them properly through covid. Interested, and engaged tutors. All new campus and well situated for easy access to everything. He was very happy there.

yes I agree, possibly view it on social media sites or uni website first of all. It's a very bleak town and an overnight stay should be carefully considered!

What a load of tosh.

I can't say it's the prettiest place I've ever been but it's far from the worst. The university is a new multimillion pound affair by the river. The students always looked happy and engaged. It has a good reputation. My son (and a fair few of his friends) graduated with 1st class honours and he (ds2) came top overall in the whole country of the course he did. The tutors are willing to engage with parents if necessary and they went out of their way to keep in touch with the students during covid, unlike Ds1s RG Uni who abandoned the students and went on strikes instead.

Go and see for yourself.

Oh god @clary and @Piggywaspushed i am quite gullible and so clueless I didn’t even realise…

@skylerwhitejunior Brighton is a definite choice. We all know we like it there and it’s within easy reach without it being on the doorstep. She is keen to apply to a variety of entry requirement levels meaning surely she will get in to at least one. I did look at Canterbury as a friend of mine went there and it was brilliant. I’ll certainly take a look at Lincoln too @Piggywaspushed.

@nokidshere i think we will still go along and take a look at Northampton. I’m not keen on slow bar service but it’s probably best I don’t drink too fast the night before an. open day!

I know Northampton well and my son has attended the Uni and been really happy with his course. The town is run down in places but also has some lovely parts to it too. For nightlife there are some good pubs / bars, live music venues (roadmender, picturedrome, black prince). Birmingham, London, Milton Keynes are all easily accessible by train from Northampton for nights out.

No not clueless at all @Year13novice I can see how my post was a bit misleading.

Agree re Lincoln and also might be worth looking at Leicester - my DD was there and I was impressed. Their listed offers are often higher than the grades they will accept IME.

My DD had just completed her first week at Northampton Uni and loves it. We really liked the Uni when we looked round, it's a lovely new campus, in a very peaceful, waterside location, with a 5 minute walk into town. Go and have a look round and make your own mind up, there's also a Premier Inn with walking distance that will be cheaper than the Sunley Hotel.

To be honest, anyone studying with thousands of 18-21 year olds will be to find some fun.The students will find their pubs, and a night club or two, and populate them in packs. Yes it might not offer the glitz of a big city, but there’ll be places to hang out with mates all the same.