Move in to Avery Hill Student Village and experience life on campus. Information on facilities including a gym, caf茅, shop and launderette. Car parking available.
The halls will open for new arrivals at 10am on the Saturday prior to the start of the new academic year. Exact dates can be found within the FAQ section of the website, in the offer and acceptance correspondence sent with booking information and on your licence agreement. Please try and arrange to arrive between 10am and 5pm on either Saturday or Sunday during arrivals weekend. If your licence starts before or after the main arrival weekend staff will contact, you with your specific arrival instructions.
If you have paid the 拢400 deposit before arrival, your room will be held for you for two weeks from the start of your licence period. Please note that you will be charged room fees from your licence start date, regardless of your move in date.
What if I cannot arrive on the day my licence starts?
If you cannot arrive on the date your licence starts, please notify Accommodation Service staff via email at鈥�ah.accommodation@gre.ac.uk. Please note if you arrive after 5pm you will still be able to take up residence, but you should contact Accommodation Service if your arrival will be late at night or in the early hours of the morning.
How to get to the halls
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On arrival go鈥痙irectly to the Avery Hill鈥疺illage. Parking is available on campus, please ensure you pay and display and due to the number of people using the site, move your car as soon as it is convenient to do so.
Please note Saturday is usually the busier day so鈥痓e prepared to queue to collect your keys. If you would prefer to avoid the queues, you may find Sunday is quieter.
You will be asked to show photo ID so please bring a passport or drivers licence with you. Only鈥痶he person licensed to the room can collect the keys.
What to bring
Bedding and towels: Please bring your own towels and bedding as these items are not provided for you.
Plates, cutlery, and crockery do need to be brought with you along with pots and pans.
Every kitchen at Avery Hill is furnished with at least a toaster, kettle, and combi microwave, as well as an iron, ironing board and vacuum. If you bring your own electrical equipment, please also note that it must be fitted with a suitable and fused plug and must carry an internationally recognised certification mark. All equipment must be kept in a safe condition.
If you have any queries or concerns about what to bring, then please contact a member of the team.
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Contents insurance
It’s easy to underestimate the value of your possessions. We’re not just talking about your laptop and phone, but items such as your clothes, hairdryers, and other gadgets, like Fitbits, and smart watches can all add up.
The great news is, through our insurance partner, Howden, we provide contents insurance for all the students who live with us, so your belongings are covered while they’re in your accommodation.
Watch this video to understand your content insurance:
What is Howden for Students?
Once you’ve registered with Howden’s student app, you can instantly access your cover details and policy documents, as well as contact the claims team at any time.
Howden for Students is packed with loads of useful products and information to help you through your time at uni, including:
- Wellbeing – access to free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support with qualified counsellors
- Student life – top tips to make the most of your time at university
- Protect and save - discounts on student friendly insurance, plus access to a trade-in portal to get cash for your old devices.
- Submit a claim – quick access to an online claims portal
- Prospects – find out more about graduate jobs, postgraduate study, work experience, internship opportunities, and careers.
Food shopping
The most easily accessible food shops for the halls are the Sainsbury's and Lidl’s superstore both located on Eltham High Street. The 162 and 286 bus will take 5 minutes to the High Street or alternatively it is approximately a 20-30 minute walk.
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Eltham High St is a 20minute walk from campus or a short bus ride, the 132 bus from Reifield road will take you to Bexleyheath shopping centre and takes about 30 minutes to鈥痶he Market Place stop. For essentials and items to make your room a home, you will find a range of shops.
Societies and the Students' Union
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- An open-air cinema for Welcome, large enough for all our residents to enjoy
- A series of fun, recreational sporting activities and 'wake-up work-out' sessions
- Events in our bar in The Dome such as games evenings, karaoke nights and pub quizzes.
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Public transport
An Oyster card is critical to transport in London, you can't get on a bus or tube without one unless you have a UK bank debit card with a contactless facility.鈥痀ou can apply for a Student Oyster photocard
The halls are served immediately by several bus routes, which you can take to various other modes of public transport. Available from the halls are:
- The 286 to Cutty Sark via Blackheath.
- The 162 to Eltham Station or New Eltham station, from which you can take a south-eastern train into central London.
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What to expect
After unpacking your things, the best thing to do is to get to know the people who are living around you. A great way to meet people is simply to leave your door open (if you are in the room!) and say hi to everyone who comes past! There are a huge number of activities to get stuck in to during Fresher's Week, which is a great time to meet new people and try new things.