Warwick Arts Centre

At the heart of the university campus is Warwick Arts CentreLink opens in a new window, one of the most exciting cultural venues in the country. It is home to two theatres, a newly refurbished concert hall holding 1500 people, a cinema and art gallery, allowing you to experience the best in UK and international drama, comedy and dance, hear all kinds of music from contemporary pop to classical, watch the recent box office successes as well as art-house movies, and see the latest contemporary art in the Mead GalleryLink opens in a new window. There are special concessions for students too – and all this is right on your doorstep!

Student Opportunities:

Creative Chillout
Do you need a break from your studies or maybe you are looking for a way to express yourself? Join WAC's friendly team to make and create; it doesn’t matter if you are an artist or just looking for a chat. WAC provides the materials, tea and snacks you just need to bring yourself and maybe a friend.

Stamp it
Check out the FREE family STAMP IT activities! These activities are designed to be: Collaborative activities for families to do together.

• Connects with an element of Warwick Arts Centre’s programme.
• Where possible to create unique links with one of the University of Warwick’s academic departments.

Sporting Scene

The sporting life is great at Warwick. Whatever your preference – from ‘traditional’ outdoor sports to the challenge of our indoor climbing centre – you’ll find outstanding facilities. The University Sports CentreLink opens in a new window, which includes a 25 metre 6 lane swimming pool, squash courts and two sports halls, is right in the middle of campus and an indoor tennis centreLink opens in a new window is on our Westwood Campus. Warwick Sport supports 76 sports clubs as well as organising a wide range of exercise classes and sports courses. From Boot Camp to Pilates, gymnastics to golf lessons, you’re sure to find something you enjoy. You can join Warwick Sport for just £58 per year, and this gives you access to all our classes, courses, sports therapy treatments, training and sports club membership.

Students’ Union

Warwick Students’ UnionLink opens in a new window is run by students, for students. With great food, great entertainment, sports clubs and societies, it’s a hub for everything and everyone. The union provides services for all students at the university and offers lots of opportunities to get involved – to meet people and to put a mark on what happens at Warwick. It helps with personal development and gives you the experience of extra-curricular activities which may be useful when applying for jobs. One of the strongest attractions of the Union is the huge range of societies on offer. The Union supports over 250 societies and 73 sports clubs, covering the most diverse interests.

Warwick Student Cinema

Warwick Student Cinema is a nationally acclaimed, student-run, professional standard cinema presented by the Warwick Film Society (aka FilmSoc). Using industry standard 35mm, 70mm and digital equipment, they provide a top-quality cinema experience to the staff and students of the University of Warwick in Coventry, as well as warmly welcoming families and members of the general public. Check out their website and view their timetable of films for the current term.