Dates: 8th and 9th of October
Time: 10am-4pm
Access hour will take place 3-4pm on the 8th of October and 10-11am on the 9th of October
Location: Parker’s Piece, Cambridge CB1 1NA
On arrival, you’ll be greeted by SU staff with a map of the Freshers’ Fair, a Welcome Guide, a box of goodies, and the opportunity to sign up for our student discount mailing list for great student deals all year round!
Once you’re in, you’ll follow the path around the site to three large marquees. On your journey, you’ll pass ‘Brand Avenue’, where you’ll find Dominos, Pyramid Posters, Grand Arcade, Cycle King and many more exciting brands who will be handing out some great freebies. You will then pass the SU marquee where your Sabbatical Officer team will be located. They will be able to answer any questions you may have about student life at Cambridge, as well as giving away some university essentials in our ‘Spin the Wheel’, prizes vary from biscuits to instant noodles.
The three large marquees are hard to miss and hold hundreds of clubs and societies that Cambridge has to offer, from Sports Clubs to Political Causes there is something for everyone. Each marquee will have a unique group of societies/clubs and even more brands to check out! The marquees will house the following categories:
Marquee one: Sports & Activities, Creative & Media, Brands
Marquee two: Academic, Causes, Cultural & Faith, Brands
Marquee three: Hobbies & Interests, Skills & Professional Development, Brands
Brands to look out for:
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Hobbycraft
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Pure Gym
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Heavenly Desserts
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Nerds Candy
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Bloom Juice
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The Light Cinema
We recommend checking out our Freshers’ site particularly the Freshers’ Fair page ahead of the event to see a full list of societies and brands attending.
New to this year:
We’ve got food stalls! Yep that’s right we have a total of 6 food stalls attending each day to supply you with fantastic food and coffee to enjoy while you’re at the Fair.
Food & Drink Vendors
Food stalls will be located outdoors at the centre of the fair.
Showcase area:
The Showcase area will be making a return this year! If you attended the Fair last year you may have watched some incredible performances from societies, showcasing what they do best. We are really excited to showcase some amazing student talent, so make sure to follow us on Instagram to get the full timetable closer to the event.