Important information - please read before booking

*Where is the event taking place?

The event is taking place both at the Cambridge Central Mosque and the Faculty of Divinity. It is important that you understand the transport implications before registering, as you will need to move sites during the day.

In the morning the event will be at the Cambridge Central Mosque. Please aim to arrive around 10am to register. Directions to the mosque can be found here. There is no minibus parking at the mosque (although plenty of car parking), so do allow enough time to park if you are arriving in a large vehicle. There is unrestricted parking in the streets adjacent to the mosque and if the nearby streets are full, there is a large supermarket car park at the nearby Sainsbury's car park, a six minute walk away from the mosque. If you are arriving by coach, there is space adjacent to the mosque for dropping off. If you are arriving by train, the mosque is a 15 minute walk from the station (please note the details below about moving sites at midday).

At midday, attendees will need to travel to lunch and the taster lectures. Due to the event being so popular, we have had to re-locate to the second half of the day to New Museums Site to accommodate everyone. 

On departure from the mosque we are travelling to the University Centre, Mill Lane, CB2 1RU. For large coaches/buses, please use the coach drop off point on the Queens Road, where there are designated coach and bus pick up bays, and walk over to the University Centre. For smaller minibuses and cars there are adjacent streets near the University Centre where drop-off will be possible. For those who have taken the train, please either arrange travel by public transport or taxi. If you have any concerns please get in touch with the event organiser. 

The University Centre is where we will eat packed lunches. If the weather is nice, then students in Years 10 and 11, with the supervision of have at least one adult per group, may want to eat on the grass by the river, called Coe Fen, just adjacent to the University Centre. Students in Year 12 are permitted to make their own arrangements for lunch, provided they return in good time to the University Centre for the start of the Taster lectures. 

The Babbage Lecture Theatre in the David Attenborough building is where the taster lectures are being held. There is a roughly 5-minute walk between the University Centre and the Babbage Lecture Theatre. We will depart from the University Centre at 13:15pm and make our way to the Babbage Lecture Theatre. Please get in touch if you have any accessibility concerns. 

At the end of the event, collection is more challenging as we are in the central part of town. For large coaches and buses, please return to the pickup point is on the Queens Road. This is a 10-minute walk from the Lecture Theatre. 

For smaller mini-buses, there are a few small streets around the area, such as Free School Lane, Tennis Court Terrace, or Downing Place. These are public streets, and can be narrow. The Grand Arcade car park, which has a hight limit of 1.98 metres (6 feet, 6 inches) is a paid car park which may be better suited to those travelling as individuals.

Please use this map to view the locations of the different aspects of the day.
 

What do I need to bring?

You may want to take notes from some of the lectures, so please bring paper and a pen, alongside a packed lunch and a water bottle. Do not bring any valuables, as we cannot guarantee their safety.

What do I need to wear?

If you are attending as part of a school group, please wear your school uniform. If you are homeschooled or your school does not have a uniform, please dress appropriately for visiting the mosque. Please wear comfortable footwear if you are planning to walk! 

Is lunch provided?

Lunch is not provided, so please ensure you bring a packed lunch.

I have accessibility requirements – what should I do?

Please email outreach@divinity.cam.ac.uk if you have not already let us know of any special requirements through the booking form. We are committed to making our events as accessible as possible and will work to ensure all requirements are accommodated.

Do I need a guardian or teacher to stay with me?

Students in Years 10 and 11 are required to have at least one adult per group for the duration of the event. If you are in Year 12, you are welcome to attend on your own, but please note the transport implications of moving between the mosque and the Faculty. You may be required to share a taxi with other solo attendees.

How much does the event cost?

There is no charge for attending the day. You will, however, be responsible for arranging your own travel to, within, and from the event.

Can I see more of Cambridge during the day?

All attendees must undertake to remain with the group for the full duration of the event, including during lunch, unless prior arrangement has been made to leave early. However, after the close of the event at 3.30pm, you are welcome to use the rest of the afternoon to visit other colleges and the city. Guidance on how to get in to town and see other colleges can be provided on the day, if required.

Can I stay overnight?

The University Open Days will be taking place on the 4th and 5th July, and we recognise that some attendees may wish to stay overnight to be able to visit the Open Day. Several Cambridge Colleges make their unoccupied student rooms available to visitors and prospective students, for a charge. Meet Cambridge is the conference and events bureau for the Cambridge Colleges and will be able to direct you towards colleges that may have space.

How is my data used?

Please read how we use your personal information before booking tickets.

What do I do if I cannot attend?

Please cancel your ticket or email us, as our events often have waiting list and we would appreciate the opportunity to offer your space to others.

Any queries should be directed to 

outreach@divinity.cam.ac.uk