Play: Make the most of time out at Warwick
Arts and music
From free lunchtime concerts to exploring our art collection, inspiring activities are right on your doorstep:
- Events - browse the schedule of upcoming events at Warwick Arts Centre, gigs, classical music and free concerts
- Mead Gallery - check out the latest exhibitions and download supporting activities at our campus art gallery
- Art Collection - browse the online art catalogue
- Music Centre - join a staff choir or ensemble, take lessons, come to a concert. Staff can also use the practice rooms in Warwick Art Centre - first come, first served.
Eating and drinking
With such a wide range of restaurants, cafes, bars and coffee shops, the only problem is deciding where to go:
- Restaurants - Fusion, University House Café, NAIC Café, Benugo
- Bars/pubs - Fusion, Theatre Bar, Dirty Duck, Terrace Bar
- Cafes/Tea shops - University House Café, NAIC Café, Curiositea, Library, Coffee Bar, Pret A Manger, Jidong and Benugo, plus cafés at: Gibbet Hill, Library, Cafe Social, Aroma, Warwick Business School and Cafe Oculus.
- Sandwich shop/Mobile units - The Bread Oven, Red Rocket, Ganapathi Catering
- Convenience store - Rootes Grocery Store
Entertainment
You couldn't be in a better place. Our campus offers a wealth of theatre, cinema and live music:
- Theatre - view Warwick Arts Centre's latest theatre programme
- Comedy - laughter is the best medicine, so enjoy a bit of light relief at Warwick Arts Centre
- Dance - take a look at upcoming programme of breathtaking live dance and circus performances
- Film - view the upcoming schedule for the Cinema, Student Cinema (open to staff) or Piazza Big Screen
- Music - View Arts Centre gigs and classical events.
- Talks and debates - cerebral workouts from the Warwick Arts Centre in the Words & Ideas programme
- Games - Game for fun or go for the win at the Esports Centre
Family
Our campus welcomes children, and there are a host of activities on offer for families:
- Events - take a look at the programme of family and child-friendly events at Warwick Arts Centre
- Trails - our Sculpture Trail includes activity sheets so the children won't even notice they're on a walk
- Sport - pop along for a swim, hire a squash court run round our athletics track, play tennis or go climbing.
- Clubs - choose from athletics with Godiva Kids, tennis coaching, and Bear Cubs climbing
- Family video games - Immerse yourself in the exciting world of esports
Health and fitness
Our green campus and fantastic sports facilities make keeping healthy a walk in the park:
- Walks - try out 1km Lakes, 3.2km Lakes, 6km Warwickshire, 3.3km Lakeside or 6km Connect2Kenilworth
- Trails - fancy a more purposeful stroll? Try our Sculpture Trail and Energy Trail
- Walking groups - join Warwick Staff Walkers for Sunday hikes, or take a Tuesday lunchtime campus stroll
- Running routes - try the 3.5km Round Campus #1, 5km Round Campus #2, or 3km Round Campus #3
- Running groups - check the latest timetable for 5k and 10k routes to suit all abilities
- Rock Up & Play - all you need is a t-shirt, shorts and trainers to jump into any of the weekly sessions
- Cycling - prefer two wheels? Try our 10km Crackley Lane circular cycle route
- Staff sports clubs - suitable for all abilities: choose from squash/racketball, golf and cricket
- Facilities - get active right on your doorstep at the sports centre, gym, climbing and tennis centres and pool
Shopping
Whether you need to pick up something for dinner, buy a gift, book a holiday or post a card, there are plenty of shopping available on campus:
- Shops - check out the book shop, post office, grocery store and chemist.
Social groups and networking
With around 6,000 staff members, it's great to have the chance to get to know colleagues from other areas of the University - or just get to know those in your department a little better:
- Staff Book Club - check the what's on forum for dates of the next meeting of this friendly bi-monthly group
- Staff Networks involved in social inclusion - join colleagues to share information on events, opportunities and issues
- Fundraising - find out about our Fundraising Champions and support staff and student charity activities
- Green Champions - join our Green Champions to learn more about sustainability issues and help to make positive changes across the University community
- Women's Institute - join the Women of Warwick WI to meet colleagues and learn new skills
- Retired Staff Association (RSA) - join other retired Warwick colleagues for talks and social events, and hear about current University focuses and developments.
Wellbeing
Whether you need time to think or simply time out, there's plenty on offer to help you catch up on some R&R:
- Spiritual - staff of any/no faith can pop along to our Chaplaincy any time for spiritual support or simply a chat
- Staff wellbeing hub- Visit the hub to find resources, including the Employee Assitance Programme.
- Relaxation and Meditation - a lunchtime antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find out more...
- Workshops - choose from Building confidence and self esteem, Mindfulness, Managing stress & anxiety, or Discovering yourself through drawing
- Playfulness - Learn how to get involved in playfulness in Higher Education