Just beyond Keele’s 600-acre campus, the local university town of Newcastle-under-Lyme offers plenty of restaurants, bars, shops and activities; from music and food festivals to exhibitions and nightlife. The nearby city of Stoke-on-Trent also offers a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment options to explore, including theatres, cinemas, shopping centres and sporting venues.
Getting around
Connected to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke- on-Trent and Crewe by a regular bus service, students can easily explore the local area. Whether working in the town, undertaking a placement in a local business, living in one of the areas surrounding campus, or exploring with friends, students are an integral part of the local community. Keele is also connected to the local area via cycle path, and many students and staff choose to cycle to campus, with plenty of on-campus bike storage facilities.
Connected campus
Being in the heart of Staffordshire makes trips further afield a breeze, with regular buses to both Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe train stations, offering direct services to Manchester, Birmingham and London, and to Liverpool, Chester and into Wales.
Local and commuting students
Since our foundation in 1949, we’ve been deeply rooted in our region, and we’re committed to supporting applicants who want to study locally.
Things to do around Keele
Looking for a day out in the local area? Tourist attractions in Staffordshire include Alton Towers, Trentham Gardens, World of Wedgwood, Waterworld aqua park, Drayton Manor Theme Park, SnowDome and more.
