The event takes place in the Viriamu Jones Gallery on the ground floor of the Main Building with registrations in room 0.52 and funding information and information on student life in the adjacent room 0.53. You can download floor plans of the building or view the campus map. 

On this page you will find further information on travel arrangements, information for visitors with disabilities, information on food & refreshments and safety & first aid.

Travel Arrangements

The University campus is situated in the heart of Cardiff's attractive civic centre, Cathays Park. In common with most city centres it can be difficult to park and visitors are encouraged to consider using public transport.

By Rail or Coach

Visitors should travel to Cardiff Central Station (Rail and Coach Stations are adjacent to one another). The Cathays Park Campus is a short walk from the Central Station. Alternatively, some local rail services from Cardiff Central call at Cathays Station, which is within the University's Cathays Park Campus.

By Air

Several inter-regional and international air services operate from Cardiff Wales Airport.  The airport is located approximately 12 miles from the city centre.  Visitors arriving here should take the X90 bus to Cardiff Central Station or a free bus to Rhoose Cardiff Airport Railway Station. All rail services from Rhoose travel to Cardiff Central Station, and many also travel to Cathays Station.

By Road

Get door-to-door directions to Cardiff University's Main Building, which is opposite the Students' Union Building.

From the East:

Take the M4 and exit at junction 29. Follow the A48M until the exit marked A470 / City Centre.  Using the middle lane, follow the slip-road to the roundabout and take the second exit, signposted City Centre.  From this point onwards, follow signs for the University.

From the West:

Take the M4 and exit at junction 32.  Follow the A470 into the city centre, and follow signs for the University.

Parking

Car parking within the University is very limited, and for this reason, reserved for visitors who have mobility difficulties (please get in touch with us at postgradenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk to arrange for these). There are a number of public car parks within easy walking distance of the University - those in Dumfries Place (accessed via St Andrew's Place, CF10 3FN) and North Road (CF10 3EW) may be the most convenient. Additionally, an on-street pay and display parking system operates in the streets surrounding the University campus (CF10 3AT). This costs between £3.00 and £4.00 for up to five hours depending on where exactly you park. Payment is by coin or debit/credit card. Parking in the North Road car park is £5.00 per day (charges for city centre multi-storey car parks vary considerably).

Park and Ride

There are also Park and Ride Services to the City Centre from the South, East and West. This service costs just £3.

Advice for visitors with disabilities/special needs

Cardiff is committed to providing an accessible environment for all applicants, students and visitors. Where people may have special requirements that arise as a result of a disability, we would encourage them to contact us in order that appropriate arrangements can be made prior to their visit.

Travel and parking

Visit Day visitors with mobility difficulties should approach the University along Park Place, and park in the University's Main Building Car Park.

Access

For further information about access to University buildings you may wish to view the accessibility information on our website.

The Students' Union Building can be accessed via a lift on Park Place, a student ambassador will be available by the Park Place entrance on the day to assist visitors. 

If you require any advice or assistance on the day staff at our reception desk will be happy to help.

Other requirements

The Visit Day programme can be made available in alternative formats (including Braille, audio tape or text file) on request. 

For further information please contact the Disabilities Advisor at:

Disability & Dyslexia Service
Tel: 029 2087 4528
Email: disability@cardiff.ac.uk

Food and Refreshments

A small selection of food and refreshments will be provided at the event. 

Safety and First Aid

To ensure your personal safety throughout the event please adhere to all warning and instruction notices. In case of emergency contact the nearest member of staff immediately. In the even of a fire alarm, immediately vacate the building by the nearest exit and remain outside until told by University staff that it is safe to re-enter. Please note that lifts should not be used in the event of a fire.

Any visitors who become unwell during the event may report to a member of staff who will contact a first aider for you or call 07812 141 744.