Lancaster Music Festival is back again for its 14th Year! The Music Festival is one of Lancaster’s most popular events with both students and locals. With over 50 venues taking part across Lancaster city centre, the Lancaster Music Festival is … Read More
Getting to know your new housemates!
We know that a lot of our Lancaster students have probably moved into their new student home with a group of their closest friends. However, some of you may be living with strangers, friends of friends or just some people … Read More
A Students guide on where to live in Lancaster!
We know that Lancaster may not be the biggest city, but considering it is home to two Universities, there are definitely parts of central Lancaster that are seen as ‘student areas’. When you’re moving into off-campus student accommodation, picking which … Read More
The best coffee spots in Lancaster!
We know that for our Lancaster students, making sure you have a fresh cup of coffee before starting your day is a must! And whilst Lancaster may only be a small city, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes … Read More
What’s on in Lancaster this Summer!
We know that for many of you, the academic year has come to an end. That means you’ll soon be packing up your room in your student home, moving out, and getting ready to enjoy your summer break. But for … Read More
Top 5 reasons to study in Lancaster
Whether you’re thinking about attending University in Lancaster or you’re already studying here, we’ve put together a list of why you’d be lucky to study here! Situated in the North-West of England, Lancaster may only be a small city, but … Read More
The Best Vegetarian and Vegan spots in Lancaster
Lancaster may only be a small city, but it’s home to a nice variety of vegetarian and vegan restaurants and cafes. Whether you want to become vegetarian, transition to becoming vegan, or just consume less meat and dairy, here’s our … Read More
Go for a Picnic in Lancaster
June 18th is International Picnic Day, and luckily for all our Lancaster students, there are so many spots in and around the city centre that are perfect for just such an occasion! As the weather improves, heading out with your … Read More
Coping with University Stress
As exam season begins, we understand that many of you may be feeling the pressure. While a few students might breeze through exams without stress, this time can be extremely anxiety-inducing for most. Being a university student is challenging enough … Read More
Eating in Lancaster on a Student Budget
Whilst we do encourage cooking and eating as a group in your student home (click here to find some easy student-friendly recipes), as it not only saves gas, electricity and money but also enables you to spend some vital time … Read More
A day out in the Lake District
One of the best things about being a student in Lancaster is living so close to the Lake District. As one of England’s biggest National Parks (and a World Heritage Site to boot!), it’s home to stunning picturesque views, welcoming … Read More
Highest Point Festival
Back again for its 6th year, the Highest Point Festival is one of the most popular events in Lancaster. In fact, people travel from all over the country for it! The ultimate goal of the festival is to create a … Read More
Best walks in Lancaster!
The weather is starting to improve, and we are finally starting to see a little more sun, which gives you the perfect excuse to get out of your student home, and out into the fresh air! And Lancaster has some … Read More
The Best Spots in Lancaster to Study and Revise
For all our University Students, we know that it’s essential for you to find a space that helps you study for both exams and assignments. Now you’re living in off-campus student accommodation closer to Lancaster city centre, you may not … Read More
What’s on in Lancaster!
We are now well into term 2 and as the nights and mornings are getting a little brighter, so too is the weather (or at least we hope). Here at Escape Campus, we’ve put together a list of everything happening … Read More
Pancake Day in Lancaster
The time has come again for one of the most important events of the year… Pancake Day!! Whether you prefer your pancakes sweet or savoury, make sure to make the most of this Pancake Day and enjoy all the treats … Read More
Celebrating Hot Chocolate Day in Lancaster
National hot chocolate day falls on the 31st of January this year and whilst it may not be the most well-known event, it’s certainly not one to miss out on! If you’re a hot chocolate lover and love to warm … Read More
Warming Student Recipes
January has come back around, and New Year’s resolutions are still fresh on everyone’s minds! Eat healthier, spend less, do more cooking… If this sounds like you, then luckily enough, we’ve put together a blog that ticks all those boxes! … Read More
Preparing for the Winter Break
As the first academic term of university is coming to an end and Christmas is getting closer, plenty of Lancaster students will either be starting to head back home for the winter break or will be staying here in Lancaster … Read More
Cooking Christmas dinner for your house!
The thought of cooking a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings can sometimes be an intimidating experience. But celebrating the festive period with your housemates doesn’t have to be stressful or break the bank. Whether you’re leaving Lancaster and heading … Read More
Christmas in Lancaster
Whether you’re going back home for Christmas or spending the winter break in your student home here in Lancaster, there is plenty to get stuck into! Lancaster is beautiful in the wintertime and the city centre comes alive with Christmas … Read More
What to do in Lancaster this November
Before the chaos of Christmas begins, we thought it would be nice to think about a few of the nicer and more relaxing things to do in November in Lancaster this autumn! For many, Christmas or the winter period is … Read More
Light shows from your Lancaster student accommodation
Light up Lancaster’s back for another year and is one of the most popular and exciting events happening in Lancaster! This year the light festival is taking place from Thursday 2nd – Saturday 4th November, trust us this event is … Read More
Halloween in Lancaster
We know that, as students, Halloween is one of the most important events of the year! Whether you’re planning to dress up, go out and have a crazy night, or stay in and have a horror movie marathon, Lancaster has … Read More
What’s Happening in Lancaster this Term!
Term 1 at university can be one of the most exciting times of the year. Once you’re settled into your new Lancaster student home, you can go out and enjoy the nightlife, explore Lancaster’s city centre and take part in … Read More
Getting Settled into your Student Accommodation
Moving out of halls and into your first off-campus student house can be daunting for a lot of students, but it can also give you the freedom a lot of young adults are looking for! We know that some of … Read More
Choosing the Right People to Live With
When moving into off-campus accommodation in Lancaster, you finally get to choose who you live with. Whilst this can be an exciting time for many, it is vital that you pick the right people to live with to ensure a … Read More
Moving out of your Student Accommodation
As we near the end of the academic year, one thing is bound to be on every student’s mind- The summer holidays! At Escape Campus, we want to make sure that your final moments in your Lancaster student accommodation are … Read More
Places to visit in Lancaster before you head home!
By this time of the year, you should be finishing up your exams and thinking about getting ready to leave Lancaster and head home! And whilst some of you may be back for the next academic year, our final-year students … Read More
Celebrate Lancaster Pride 2023
Lancaster Pride is back again for its 6th year, and it starts this Sunday the 25th of June at 11am! The fantastic parade will once again be making its way to Lancaster city centre, with the main event then taking … Read More
Managing Exam Season
By this point in the year, most university students will either be starting or in the middle of their exams. That can mean non-stop exam prep, revision, and studying! At Escape Campus, we’ve put together some tips and tricks on … Read More
Student Summer Job Opportunities
We are looking for a few students to come and join the Escape Campus and IPM teams over the summer months. There are a couple of different jobs available, all to help us get our houses ready for new tenants … Read More
Local Events in Lancaster in Term 3
We know that for university students, term 3 can be one of the most challenging terms, with the pressure of exams, final assignments, and overall Uni life. Therefore, we wanted to put together a list of all the events happening … Read More
The best spots in Lancaster to visit in the sun!
The first week in May is screen-free week, and we thought this was the perfect opportunity to spend some time outside in the beautiful spring weather and take part in screen-free week as much as a Lancaster University student possibly … Read More
Lancaster Food and Drink Festival
We are aware that this event has since been cancelled. If anything changes we will update this page accordingly. Lancaster Food and Drink Festival is an excellent way to spend a long bank holiday weekend. Starting on Friday 6th May … Read More
Highest Point Festival Lancaster 2023
Highest Point Festival is returning in 2023 for its 5th year in a row from May 11th-14th 2023! From great music to amazing local food, it is a hit with locals and tourists. In fact, people travel from all over … Read More
World Book Day in Lancaster!
Thursday the 2nd of March is World Book Day and even if books are not your cup of tea, Lancaster has lots of things happening to get you excited for World Book Day. Why not select a book of the … Read More