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- by Charlotte King
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Posted Aug. 15, 2014
Student City Guide: Warwick
Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 universities in the whole of the United Kingdom by almost every major university ranking system, the University of Warwick offers a full range of postgraduate Masters and PhD courses. This guide focuses on what life is like for a student living in Warwick and what prospective students can expect if they are planning on attending the nearby university to complete a postgraduate course.
Transport In terms of reaching the main university campus, students living in Warwick will need to make a journey of roughly 8.5 miles. For those students without a car, this route is served by buses operating from Warwick town centre, operated by Stagecoach. Additionally, students could travel from Warwick railway station to Coventry railway station and make use of the various public transport links between the train station and the university.
Bus routes also serve Warwick itself, making getting around the town easier. Moreover, the town's railway station provides direct train services to London, Birmingham and various other nearby towns and cities, making travelling around the UK simple. Meanwhile, air travel can be accessed via Birmingham Airport, which is approximately 20 miles away from the town centre.
Landmarks Perhaps the most famous landmark in the town is Warwick Castle, which was originally established in 1068 by William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest. It was later developed further and served as a stronghold until the 17th century, when it became a country house. Since being bought by the Tussauds Group in the 1970s, it has functioned as a major tourist attraction.
Some of Warwick's other landmarks include Warwick Racecourse, which hosts a number of televised horse racing meetings every year; the Collegiate Church of St Mary, which dominates the town centre; Warwick School, which claims to be the country's oldest boys' school, and The Dream Factory, which hosts the Playbox Theatre Company. The town has also been used for the filming of a number of movies and television shows, including Doctor Who.
Entertainment and Culture With regards to extra entertainment, Warwick contains a number of different pubs, bars and restaurants, ensuring that students can enjoy a variety experiences on evenings or during nights out. Throughout the year, the town is the scene of a number of folk festivals, music festivals and spoken word festivals, creating a fantastic atmosphere and highlighting key aspects of local culture.
For those who wish to balance uni work with working out , there are a number of gyms and sporting clubs in Warwick and the town plays host to both Racing Club Warwick FC and Warwick Hockey Club. The University of Warwick itself also has a number of sporting societies and activities for students to participate in and keep active.
Additionally, a number of major towns and cities are within a short distance, including Birmingham and Coventry, further expanding the amount of entertainment on offer. Both contain major football clubs, while Birmingham also contains the famous Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Furthermore, Birmingham has a thriving music scene, which has spawned the likes of Black Sabbath, Duran Duran, The Streets, Ocean Colour Scene and Dexys Midnight Runners.
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