Events Happening In The City Over Summer

University's officially over for summer and now it's time to let off some steam. If you're not ready to pack up your room and head home yet, why not stay in your student accommodation over summer and make the most of your new city.

Events Happening In The City Over Summer

So, university’s officially over for summer. Exams are finished, essays handed in and now it’s time to relax and let go of some steam. As the academic year comes to an end, your peers might be heading back home to their families or heading off on a holiday of a lifetime. But what if you’re not ready to pack up your room and head back home just yet? Why not stay in your student accommodation over summer and use this newfound freedom to explore and make the most of your city. Uni life can be fast-paced and in between the nights out and studying, it’s unlikely you’ve had the opportunity to get to know your new home. In this blog, find great events happening around the UK this summer, and book a room with us to make the most of city living.

Reasons to stay in your student accommodation over summer

Enjoy city-centre living for less

Staying in your student accommodation over summer allows you to enjoy city living for less. Unite Students properties are conveniently located near uni campuses, city centres and transport links are conveniently on your doorstep. With bills all included, you don’t need to worry about anything other than making this a summer to remember.

Have a summer with your mates

One of the huge benefits of uni is the social element and making memories with your new friends. During term time, you may find you don’t have as much time to let off steam before Monday rolls around and it’s time for your 9am lecture. Staying in your student accommodation over summer allows you to spend quality time with your mates without your uni commitments hanging over your head.

Work experience or internships

If you’re studious and want to get a head start, why not seek out work experience/internship opportunities. It’s likely that there’s lots of companies looking for help over the summer.

This is a great opportunity to build on your skills and your CV. Making money can help you sustain your uni life and take some pressure off for when term starts up again. Alternatively, an internship can help you figure out if a profession is for you and help you brush up on some transferable skills.

Live like a local

Having that extra time in the city allows you to experience what it’s like to live there as a local. It’s an opportunity to escape the student bubble and see what the area is really like. The best way to get to know a city is to get out there and explore what it has to offer.

Whether it be visiting the art galleries and museums, taking a stroll through a nature park or checking out that café that’s always booked up during term time, summer is the perfect opportunity to experience the charm of your university city. Why not take this opportunity to explore and find out more about your home.

Staying at your Unite Students property over summer

Whether you want to extend your current stay or arrive early for next year – you can book a short-term stay with us this summer.

Extend your stay

Live with us already and want to extend your tenancy beyond its finish date and into the summer months? Or maybe you’re looking to bridge the gap between your current 2024/25 tenancy ending and your new 2024/25 tenancy starting? We can help. Speak to our team on reception or visit our website to extend your stay.

Arrive early

Want to settle in and get a head start for the new 2024/25 academic year? Need to arrive early for a pre-sessional course? No problem – book an early arrival with us and enjoy the end of summer in the city. Speak to our teams on reception or via our website to book an early arrival.

Events happening in major cities over the summer

Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the world’s biggest performance arts festival. This year, it will take place between the 2nd and the 26th of August. Over several weeks, you can expect artists and performers to take to stages across the city, allowing attendees to create their own festival experience from a mixture of free and ticketed events.

Our student accommodation is easily accessible from the city centre, allowing you to explore the capitals melting pot of culture and arts. In Edinburgh, our student flats are situated amongst bars and restaurants, perfect for festival pre-drinks before hitting the town.

Manchester

Looking for the perfect festival with all your favourite headliners? Say no more as Manchester is home to Parklife, a two-day music festival that takes place over the summer in Heaton Park. The festival takes place on the 8th and 9th of June, featuring popular artists across multiple genres. This year, we’ve partnered with Big Green Coach, so Unite Students residents can secure their festival travel for £1.

Manchester is known for being a vibrant, creative and metropolitan city. With our student accommodation placing you in the centre of Manchester’s vibrant social scene, there are a plethora of ways you can spend summer. From eating and drinking your way through Ancoats, to exploring the hipster haven that is the Northern Quarter.

Leeds

We couldn’t put this list together and not include the notorious Reading and Leeds festival. Known as a multi-genre festival, you’ll find everything from rock, indie, rap and even your favourite pop artist. The festival takes place at Bramham Park between the 23rd and the 25th of August, making it the perfect way to spend the end of summer before heading back to uni.

The festival bus goes directly from Leeds train station to Bramham Park, making Leeds Festival easily accessible for students living with us. We prioritise great locations close to uni campus, the city centre and transport links, so there’s no need to worry.

London

As a student, London is your playground and there are many events happening over the city all summer. Wireless, a rap and hip-hop music festival which takes place in North London’s Finsbury Park between the 12th and 14th of July. All Points East, a multi genre festival which takes place in East London’s Victoria Park between the 17th and 25th of August.

Spending the summer in London doesn’t have to break the bank either. There are many free activities and attractions to delve into London’s history and culture, check out this list of 101 free things to do in the city. With over 32 properties in London alone, Unite Students accommodation is the perfect base to return to after exploring the city.

Stay on for summer

We’ve highlighted a few key events happening in various cities over the summer, but if you do your research and plan ahead you can find even more events happening in your city. Whether you want to enjoy city centre living for less, secure that dream internship or have a summer to remember with your mates, you can do it all from your Unite Students accommodation.

Already live with us? Want to arrive early and get a head start for the new academic year? Speak to our team on reception or visit our website to extend your stay into the summer months.