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The countdown is on! Move-in weekend is one of the most exciting parts of starting university, and we're looking forward to welcoming you to Raleigh Park and helping you settle into your new home.
To make your arrival as smooth and stress-free as possible, here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
Before you arrive
All students should have booked an arrival slot via Eventbrite. You should have received a link via email for booking this, but if not then please contact us at Raleighpark@acisstudents.co.uk
These arrival slots allow us to manage traffic, support residents efficiently, and make sure everyone receives the help they need on move-in day. Please ensure you arrive during your allocated time slot where possible.
Please also ensure you have sent all outstanding documentation to us ahead of move-in to avoid delays.
To avoid any unnecessary delays with checking in, you must ensure you arrive during your allocated timeslot and bring:
- A valid form of photo ID (passport, driving licence, etc.)
- Your Key Collection Pass from your Student Accommodation Manager (SAM) portal (this can be shown digitally and doesn’t need to be printed)
If you do not bring the above or have documentation outstanding, then you will be signposted to our helpdesk to resolve the issues before keys are released.
If you need to arrive at a time outside of the Eventbrite slots, then that’s not a problem. If you could please email us a rough day and time that you are expecting to arrive, this really helps our out of hours Engagement and Experience team to get prepared for your arrival.
Arriving at Raleigh Park
Address: 160 Faraday Road, Raleigh Park, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2DU
When you arrive at Raleigh Park, you'll be directed to a designated unloading area within our car park. This will be clearly signposted on the day, and our team will be there to guide you.
To help everyone move in efficiently:
- Vehicles will be allocated 30 minutes to unload
- Once unloading is complete, vehicles must be moved to alternative parking so that other residents can arrive and unload
Nearby Parking Options
For family and friends staying a little longer while you get settled, there are several parking options within a 5-10 minute drive of Raleigh Park. However, you may need to consider transport for getting back to the Raleigh Park site, please see bus and taxi information below.
NCP Nottingham Mount Street
Address: Mount Street, Nottingham, NG1 6HG
Bus route:
Take either
- NCT Pink 30 towards Wollaton Vale, or
- NCT 28 towards Bilborough
- Get off at Faraday Road
- Total travel time back to Raleigh Park: 10-20 minutes
Talbot Street Car Park
Stanley Place, Nottingham, NG1 5GS
Bus route:
- Get the Pink 30 bus from Talbot Street towards Wollaton Vale
- Get off at Faraday Road or Triumph Road
- Walk 5 to 10 minutes to Raleigh Park
- Total travel time back to Raleigh Park: 15-25 minutes
St James Street Car Park
5 St James Street, Nottingham, NG1 6EY
Bus route:
- Get the NCT Pink 30 from either Maid Marian Way, Upper Parliament Street or Talbot Street towards Wollaton Vale, or the 28 towards Bilborough
- Get off at Faraday Road or Triumph Road, both close to Raleigh Park
- Total travel time back to Raleigh Park: 15-25 minutes
Taxi details:
DG Cars: 0115 950 0500
Nottingham Cars: 0115 970 0700
Notts Cars: 0115 919 1919
Royal Cabs: 0115 950 1501
Uber (app based)
Arriving via train
If you're arriving by train, Nottingham railway station is just a short taxi ride away, making it easy to reach your new accommodation with all your belongings.
Once you get here, our friendly team will be on hand to guide you to the check-in desk and to your room. They’re there to help make your move-in experience as smooth as possible, so you can settle into your new home and start exploring Nottingham straight away.
Key Collection
Once you've unloaded your belongings, your next stop is the Common Room.
To collect your keys, we'll need:
- Your photo ID
- Your Key Collection Pass
If you haven't completed all of your required documentation before arrival, don't worry. A member of the team will sit down with you and help you complete any outstanding paperwork.
Please note: we cannot hand out keys until all required documentation has been completed and received. Please make sure you send required documentation ahead of arriving, where possible, as this makes your key collection experience much quicker and smoother.
Getting to Your Room
Once you've collected your keys, you will be shown where your room is. If you require help with moving your belongings then please let a member of the team know and we will do what we can to assist.
Please keep in mind that not all of our blocks have lifts, and those that do can get fairly busy on move-in weekend, so please be patient and remember to form an orderly queue, ensuring that the fire exits are kept clear at all times.
Need Help?
While you're settling into your room, if you spot anything that doesn't seem quite right, then please contact us via the below methods:
Maintenance or housekeeping (please include the issue you’re having, the room you’re in and photos where relevant):
raleigh.maintenance@acisstudents.co.uk
Anything relating to your allocation (please give us your full name and/or your Acis Student ID and a detailed description of the issue):
raleighpark@acisstudents.co.uk
For anything urgent, please visit the helpdesk which will be available across the move-in weekend in reception.
We're here to help and want to make sure your new home is ready for you from day one.
Time to Celebrate!
Once you've finished unpacking and got yourself settled in, it's time to enjoy the celebrations!
We'll have:
- A live DJ creating a party atmosphere – if this isn’t really for you, then let us know and we’ll work with you on solutions for this
- Free food available for all new residents (please note this is for students only)
- Student helpers available throughout the day to answer questions, share local tips and help you settle into life in Nottingham
- Events throughout the week – keep an eye on your emails for more information
Move-in weekend is a fantastic opportunity to meet other residents, make new friends and start your university journey on the right foot.
We can't wait to welcome you and help make your first day as exciting, stress-free and memorable as possible. Safe travels, and we'll see you soon!