{"id":2206,"date":"2019-09-10T17:30:31","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T16:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/?p=2206"},"modified":"2019-09-11T16:58:39","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T15:58:39","slug":"guide-to-loughborough-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/tips-and-advice\/guide-to-loughborough-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Loughborough Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Moving to a new town away from home for the first time can seem daunting. To help make you feel more at ease, recent graduate Ella has created an ultimate guide to Loughborough town to ensure that you arrive with insider knowledge to help you settle in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/2-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/2-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/2-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/2-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/2-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/2-1-770x433.png 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/2-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food shopping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The trusty Purple Onion located on campus can sort you out for quick meals and yummy snacks. But, for those bigger food trips it\u2019s a good idea to walk, cycle, or get the bus into town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sainsbury\u2019s is one of the closest supermarkets to campus, located on Ashby Road. It\u2019s about a 15 minute walk and a 5 minute bike ride from the Union. <\/li><li>At the other side of town there\u2019s a shopping centre called \u2018The Rushes\u2019 which contains various supermarkets including Tesco and M&amp;S Food. <\/li><li>Brand new to Loughborough this year is Lidl, which is situated on Station Street, right in the heart of the student triangle in town.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel like you need to give your room a bit of tender loving care, there are several homeware shops in town\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Located in \u2018Regent Place\u2019 retail park, just off Ashby Road, Dunelm has a huge variety of home furnishings available to buy.<\/li><li>In the heart of town you\u2019ll find lots of shops, such as Primark, with lots of home comforts like cushions, air fresheners and photo frames. <\/li><li>Wilkos, also based in town, is ideal for fundamentals that you may have forgotten such as hangers and doorstops. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/1-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/1-770x433.png 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Places to eat <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of places in town to eat at with your mates at the weekend. Here\u2019s some of our student&#8217;s favourites\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fernandez &#8211; grill restaurant which has a great selection of burgers, steaks and homemade sauces. They often do affordable lunch deals too.<\/li><li>Plan Burrito \u2013 hands down the best burritos in town! Plan Burrito is a small chain of two restaurants, exclusive to Loughborough. The closest to campus is down Ashby Road as you walk to town, just before you reach Sainsbury\u2019s. Either eat in or takeaway. <\/li><li>Fenway\u2019s \u2013 a trendy new addition to Loughborough is Fenway\u2019s bar and smokehouse. The offer a huge selection of burgers, ribs, platters and steaks. <\/li><li>Peter\u2019s Pizzeria \u2013 exclusive to Leicester and Loughborough, Peter\u2019s Pizzeria is a small yet high quality pizza place. Eat in their restaurant or order a takeaway.<\/li><li>Bella Italia \u2013 A classic Italian chain, Bella Italia offer a delicious selection of pizzas, pasta and salads. Don&#8217;t forget: money off food with student discount\u2026 what\u2019s not to love?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your family or carers are coming up to uni to see you, it\u2019s always a great idea to go for a meal out. Here are our top suggestions for great places to eat with your family\u2026  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Basin \u2013 A swanky restaurant and cocktail bar situated in the heart of Loughborough, the Basin offers a delicious range of Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisine. If you\u2019re a sushi fan, look no further as they offer a spectacular variety. <\/li><li>Goodliffe\u2019s \u2013 This trendy bistro offers a huge selection of foods and are well known for their sharing platters. Goodliffe\u2019s is slightly hidden in a snug location, off Church Gate. <\/li><li>The Priory \u2013 You\u2019ll need to drive to The Priory, which is a lovely gastropub close to the M1. We hear they do cracking Sunday roasts. <\/li><li>Centro Lounge \u2013 A relaxed family friendly restaurant in town, Centro Lounge is perfect if you have younger siblings. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Getting around<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can mostly get to key places in Loughborough by foot or on bike. But for those journeys that stretch a little too far, here\u2019s the best transport options available\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The campus shuttle also has a route through town to the train station. There are several stops around campus with different timings so be sure to check out the full timetable on your MyLboro app before planning a journey. <\/li><li>It\u2019s easy to get to the train station by Kinch bus from campus. Leicester is only a 10 minute train journey away, Nottingham 20 minutes and Birmingham approx. 1 hour. Loughborough has a direct line to London St Pancras which, depending on the train, is 1-1 \u00bd hours away. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/3-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/3-770x433.png 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/09\/3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Fun stuff!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>During your spare time, there are plenty of activities to be getting on with in town\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Loughborough\u2019s trampoline park Jump Giants is just outside of town but is well worth a visit for a fun-filled outing. <\/li><li>There are two cinemas\u2019 in town: ODEON and Cineworld. Be sure to check out the latest blockbusters with your mates. There is also the student cinema, FLIX, ran by students for students which is based at Loughborough College across the road from campus. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/action\/\">Action<\/a> is the volunteering section at the Students Union. They offer a range of fun projects from dog walking, working with alpaca\u2019s and looking after horses. Action is the best way to have fun whilst also giving back to the community you live in. <\/li><li>Battle it out with your mates at the local laser quest to see who the ultimate real-life gaming champion is. <\/li><li>Loughborough also has a well-equipped indoor climbing centre which is ideal for blowing off steam during stressful exam periods. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this guide has given you an informative introduction to your new home! Loughborough has a lot to offer and is a very student friendly town. 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