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Student Accommodation (Chamberlain)

Check-in/Check-out• To check-in please make your way to the Chamberlain building

reception from 3pm onwards: Chamberlain, 37 Church Road,

Birmingham, B15 3AS

• Check-out is at 10am. You can check out later at an additional cost, to

organise this simply contact reception

• If you are travelling from overseas, you’ll need to bring along your

passport and an address for your next destination

Arriving by carIf you are arriving by car, please be aware that there is limited car

parking available at Chamberlain. Please be aware that some of our

car parks are pay and display so bring some change along with you

just in case.

You can find us by typing this address into your Satnav: Chamberlain, 37 Church Road, Birmingham, B15 3AS

Part of our student accommodation is made up of different buildings known as the Vale Village and is located two miles south of the city centre and a 20 minute walk from our Edgbaston campus.

On arrival please collect your key card from our main reception, which can be found in the Chamberlain building between 8am - 10pm, the contact number is 0121 415 8520. If you arrive out of these hours please go to our 24 hour reception located in the Shackleton building, B15 3SX.

Student Accommodaion


Arriving by taxiPlease be aware that the road through the Vale Village is operated as a

one-way system.

Arriving by trainIf you arrive by train into New Street you can get on the Cross-City line

to the University train station which is a 30 minute walk from the Vale

Village. There is no taxi rank located outside so please call 0121 427

8888 on arrival if you need to order one.

BreakfastA full English breakfast will be served in the main dining area which

is located within Shackleton between 7 - 9am. Please be aware that

breakfast times can become very busy so it’s best to get an early

breakfast to avoid the rush.

Other Information • Please note that the accommodation is located on an incline in land

scaped lakeside parkland

• A convenience store is open in the Shackleton building Mon-Fri:

08.00-16.00


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The Hub to Chamberlain Tower – 3 minsThe Hub to Chamberlain A Block – 4 minsThe Hub to Chamberlain B Block – 4 minsThe Hub to Chamberlain C Block – 5 mins

Chamberlain to bottom of Vale – 10 mins

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Walking Routes

• You will now need to turn the cylinder 2 times in the direction away

from the door frame to unlock your bedroom door

• Please note that your bedroom door will now remain unlocked until

you lock the door

To lock the bedroom door: • Hold the end of your card flat against the round door reader

• If the lock LED flashes red once please either return to reception or

give them a call on 0121 415 8520

• If you have permission to lock your door the lock LED flashes green

once

• You will now need to turn the cylinder 2 times in the direction

towards the door frame to lock your bedroom door

• Please note that your bedroom door will now remain locked until you

unlock the door

Gaining access to your flat:• Hold the end of your card flat to the door reader

• If you do not have permission to enter access is

denied and the lock LED flashes red once. If this

happens please either return to reception or give them a call on 0121

415 8520

• If you have permission to enter the lock LED flashes green once

• Push the door handle down and enter the flat

To exit the flat simply use the door handle: this is free exit and you do

not need your access card to open the door to leave. However, please

make sure that you have your card with you as you will not be able to

gain access if you leave your card inside.

To get the best response always hold the end of the card flat against the reader

Gaining access to your bedroom:To unlock your bedroom door, you will need to hold your access card

against the bedroom door reader which will look like the image below.

• Hold the end of your card flat against the round door reader

• If you do not have permission to enter the lock LED flashes red once,

if this happens please either return to reception or give them a call on

0121 415 8520

• If you have permission to enter the lock LED flashes green once

Welcome to the Vale Village

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Key Card Access

It can be a bit tricky gaining access to your flat and bedroom so we’ve created some simple instructions to make getting in easy. Please be aware that your bedroom door remains unlocked until you follow the locking instructions below. Should you experience any problems then please give reception a call on 0121 415 8520.


Food and Drink (out of term)

No matter where you are on campus you’re never far away from a snack, bite to eat or a refreshing beverage.

Starting at the Vale village you’ll find The Melt where you can grab a sandwich and a coffee before your meeting or conference. Please check opening hours with reception before heading over, especially during summer vacation time.

At the Conference Park (B15 2RA) across the road you’ll find the Park Restaurant in Lucas House where you can enjoy a 3 course meal or grab a quick snack or drink from the bar. As you head onto campus you’ll find over 25 outlets dotted around in our various buildings including Starbucks in Muirhead Tower and Costa located outside Staff House and University Centre. If you’re just after a quick sandwich then head over to the Spar in University Centre or Costcutter at the Vale village.

Finally you can unwind and relax in one our bars after a long day of meetings, simply check at reception to find your nearest one.

Food & Drink

R24 Bratby Bar: Staff HouseMonday - Friday

R03 Business School Café: University HouseMonday - ThursdayFriday

R24 Café Aroma: Staff HouseMonday - Friday

R23 Café Go: University Centre Monday - Friday

R12 Costa Bramall: The BramallMonday - Friday

R07 Costa Coffee: Sport & Fitness Monday - FridaySaturday - SundayBank holidays

R23 Costa Coffee: University Centre Monday - FridaySaturday

R19 Education: Education BuildingMonday - Friday

G8 Gisbert Kapp and Health Sciences: Gisbert Kapp building Monday - Friday

R28 Go2: The Learning Centre Monday - Friday

R23 Go Mex: University CentreMonday - Friday

R22 Library Café: LibraryMonday - Sunday

R24 Noble Room: Staff HouseMonday - Friday

R23 Spar: University CentreMonday - FridaySaturday - Sunday

R21 Starbucks: Muirhead Tower FoyerMonday - Friday

The Park Bar Monday - Sunday

The Park RestaurantMonday - Friday

CostcutterMonday - Friday

The MeltMonday - Friday


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Things to see and do around campus

Around Campus


There’s a wealth of attractions to explore at the University of Birmingham, starting with Winterbourne House and Garden a short 10-15 minute walk away from your accommodation. Here you can explore 7 acres of relaxing botanical gardens or visit the historical house to learn more about the family who built it. To find out more or book tickets, visit Winterbourne’s website: winterbourne.org.uk

Next stop is the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, a 15-20 minute walk from your accommodation. Here you can immerse yourself in a bit of culture with everything from Monet to Manet, Rubens and Botticelli to the likes of Van Gogh. A visit to the Barber is sure to never disappoint and entry fee is a donation so no need to book ahead. You can visit the Barber’s website: barber.org.uk to find out more about what you can find on your visit.

Fancy taking in a show in the evening? Then check out the Bramall’s website: bramall.co.uk to find the latest classical, comedy and spoken word events, all at amazing prices and just a 20-25 minute walk from your accommodation.

Features at a glanceWinterbourne House and Garden 10-15 min walking distance (opening times: November-March 10am – 4pm weekdays, 11am – 4pm weekends, April-October 10am – 5.30pm weekdays, 11am – 5.30pm weekends)

Barber Institute of Fine Arts, a 15-20 min walking distance

Latest classical, comedy and spoken word events at The Bramall only 20-25 mins from your accomodation

Lapworth Museum of Geology is only 20-25 mins from your accomodation


The final place on our campus, but certainly not the least, is the Lapworth Museum of Geology where you can explore everything from dinosaurs to volcanoes and rocks to fossils. Well worth a visit and free of charge, the Lapworth Museum is located a short 20-25 minute walk from your accommodation.


Around Birmingham

Things to see and do around BirminghamA shopping mecca, you’ll find hundreds of outlets in Birmingham to satisfy even the largest retail hunger. Highlights include the Bullring (bullring.co.uk) and Grand Central (grandcentralbirmingham.com) with tons of places to shop, eat and drink, both of which are based in Birmingham city centre just a 10 minute train ride from University station.

If you’re after something a bit shinier then the Jewellery Quarter, located just a 15 minute drive away, will provide the perfect array of shops for you. For a cultural hit, pop over to Birmingham city centre to see the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag) or take a step back into the past at the National Trust’s Back to Backs (nationaltrust.org.uk/birmingham-back-to-backs). For something a little different head over to the National Sea Life Centre (visitsealife.com/birmingham) and immerse yourself in some amazing sea creatures.

Features at a glanceAn array of jewellery shops just a 15 minute drive away

Cadbury World is only a 5 minute train ride away from University station

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

National Trust’s Back to Backs

National Sea Life Centre

Balti triangle

The Digbeth Dining Club

For the foodies, there’s the Balti triangle (visitbirmingham.com/birmingham-areas/birmingham/balti-triangle) home to fantastic Balti restaurants and Asian shopping outlets, while for the more adventurous there’s The Digbeth Dining Club (digbethdiningclub.com) where you can find a selection of street food stalls. And finally for all those chocolate addicts, Cadbury World (cadburyworld.co.uk) will get you the best chocolate fix and only a 5 minute train ride away from University station.

This is just a snippet of what you can find in and around Birmingham, the best thing you can do is get on your walking shoes, hop on a train and explore.


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