The wait is over! Tickets for the 3rd Alumni Big Weekend are officially on sale—book your place today to take advantage of our Super Early Bird Prices!
Join us from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th August 2025 for a weekend filled with inspiration, networking, and celebration. Don’t miss the chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and be part of something truly special.
Here’s what’s in store:
- A Welcome Reception and Quiz Night to kick off the weekend for our 2-night stay guests
- Fun and meaningful networking sessions
- Inspiring discussions
- A 'Year of Health' Keynote Speaker session
- Free access to SportsDock facilities throughout the weekend
- All food & drink included
- A surprise-themed Gala Dinner and much much more!
Book your tickets here.
Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Residential Ticket - Two Night Stay (Friday to Sunday) £90
Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Residential Ticket - One Night Stay (Saturday to Sunday) £45
Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Full weekend ticket (No accommodation - Includes Gala Dinner ) £30
Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Saturday ticket (Does not include Gala Dinner, if required, must be booked separately) £20
Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Sunday ticket (Does not include Gala Dinner, if required, must be booked separately) £20
Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Gala dinner only (Does not include any other activities) £15 - Book Here
Ticket prices will increase on Friday 11th April at midnight, so take advantage of our discount today. Book your super early bird tickets today for substantial savings. Please note after the ticket prices increase the final closing date for bookings is Friday 11th July at midnight.
When purchasing your ticket, please read the descriptions carefully and purchase the one that best suits your needs. All residential tickets are single occupancy, but you can request to stay in a block with your friends; if you wish to do so, please state this on the booking form.
If you are purchasing a one or two-night stay or full weekend ticket, your ticket includes food, drink, and all activities across the weekend, including the Gala Dinner. Those of you who purchase a two-night stay have the bonus of being on site bright and early for the Saturday activities and added entertainment on the Friday night in the form of a quiz.
If you purchase a single-day ticket, your ticket includes food, drink, and all activities for the day you purchase. However, it does not include the Gala dinner, which you must purchase separately.
And if you can't make the whole weekend but would like to join us for just the Gala dinner, that's an option too!
Once you have booked your tickets, you will receive further instructions, closer to the time of the event.
Finally, we are pleased to let you know that just like previous years, the money raised from ticket sales will go directly towards our Alumni Hardship Bursary, which is designed to provide extra financial support to assist our students on a low income to remain in higher education. So you can have a weekend of exciting activities with your peers and support the future generation of alums simultaneously!
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