Undergraduate Open Days at Keele University
The best way to discover what student life is really like at Keele University is to visit us in person.
Join us for an undergraduate Open Day and explore our beautiful 600-acre campus, tour our state-of-the-art teaching facilities, meet expert academics, and learn more about student life at Keele. Whatever subject you're interested in, get a real insight into studying at Keele University.
2026 and 2027 Open Day dates
Open Days at Keele University will take place on the following dates in 2026:
- Sunday 11 October 2026
- Saturday 21 November 2026
Please complete the form below to book on to our 2026 Open Days.
Please save the date for our 2027 Open Days which are scheduled for:
- Friday 25 June 2027
- Saturday 26 June 2027
- Saturday 21 August 2027
- Sunday 10 October 2027
- Saturday 20 November 2027
Autumn 2026 Open Days - Explore the full programme:
Download our Autumn 2026 Open Days programme (19,601 KB)
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Virtual Undergraduate Events
If you can't make it to one of our Open Days, we've got a series of online events happening in November that you can attend to get to know Keele, covering Student Life, Accommodation, Applying to Keele, Advice for Parents and Carers, and Commuting to Keele.
Join us for an Open Day at Keele
Take a look at what's on offer at our Open Days
Make the most of your Open Day
With talks, tours and drop-in sessions taking place throughout our Open Days, there's plenty to do! The full programme for our Open Days is made available to view above in advance of each event, and there will be copy available for you to collect when you sign in on the day.
Explore our campus, tour our state-of-the-art facilities and take a look around our accommodation. You can also meet our support teams, and visit the Student's Union, Library and Sports Centre. And if you need a pit stop, head to one of our many restaurants or cafes.
The day is yours - but here's our suggestion for key things to do to make the most of your visit to Keele!
Sign in when you arrive
Sign in at the Chancellor's Building when you arrive, to receive your programme and guide for the day and map of campus. You can also speak to our teams to help plan your day.
Sign-in is open from 09:00 - 15:30
Attend a welcome talk
Hear from our students and University senior leaders in the Chancellor's Building, to find out why Keele could be the University for you.
'Why Keele' talks at 09:15 | 10:15 | 13:00
Duration: 30 minutes
Meet our support teams
In Chancellor's Building you'll find lots of our teams including Admissions, Accommodation, Foundation Year, Student Services, and Disability Support.
Marketplace is open 09:00 - 15:30
'Supporting you at Keele' talks at 10:30 | 11:30 | 14:30
Duration: 30 minutes
Attend a subject talk
Meet academics and students from your chosen subject area(s) to find out more about what it's like to study at Keele.
Typically between 10:00 and 15:00, with drop-in sessions also available. Check your programme for full details.
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Explore our 600-acre campus
Take a guided campus tour (register in Union Square for a student-led tour) or explore at your leisure.
Campus tours available: 9:30-15:30
Duration: allow 45 minutes
Tour our accommodation
Explore a variety of room types across our accommodation blocks. Different rooms will be available for you to view on a self-guided tour.
Accommodation self-guided tours available: 9:30-15:30
Duration: allow 15-20 minutes per accommodation block you wish to view
Explore beyond Keele
If you’re visiting the area for one of our Open Days, you might want to explore beyond Keele. Newcastle-under-Lyme, the closest town to campus, offers a student-friendly high street with plenty of eateries, bars, a cinema and four big supermarkets within walking distance of the bus station. Stoke-on-Trent is home to The Potteries Shopping Centre, a cinema and theatres, nightlife and food outlets; there’s plenty to see and do! There's also a hotel on campus if you wish to stay overnight.
Open Day visitors receive 10% off at World of Wedgwood
Get hands on with clay experiences, go behind the scenes, shop, dine and discover the V&A Wedgwood Collection at World of Wedgwood.
Keele Open Day attendees can enjoy 10% off our Wedgwood Tea Room, guided tours, and Josiah & Co, plus a free glaze in our Creative Studios.
Book via www.worldofwedgwood.com referencing 'Keele' in the special request box. Tours must be purchased at the World of Wedgwood reception desk to redeem offer. Offer can only be used once per visit.
You must show your Open Day booking confirmation email to redeem. Offer only applicable to full-price tickets and menu items. Subject to availability.
