There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked treats filling your Lancaster student home! This year, National Biscuit Day lands on Friday 29th May, giving all our Lancaster students the perfect excuse to swap the Super Noodles or Domino’s … Read More
Lancaster Student Foodie Guide: Best Takeaways and Cheap Eats!
Being a student in Lancaster means learning how to balance good food with a student budget. Whether you have just moved into your Lancaster student accommodation or you have been here a few years, knowing where to grab affordable and … Read More
Make the most of Spring in Lancaster!
Spring is a great time of year, especially for students living in Lancaster. As the weather starts to brighten and the days get longer, the city really comes to life. It is the perfect time to get out of your … Read More
Celebrate Earth Day 2026: Sustainable Living for Lancaster Students!
Earth Day is a great reminder that small changes in our daily lives can have a big impact on the planet. Here at Escape Campus, we believe that living a little more sustainably does not have to be difficult or … Read More
Take a Walk in the Park: The Perfect Day out for Lancaster Students!
Here at Escape Campus, we understand that university life as Lancaster students can get hectic. Between lectures, assignments, part-time jobs and social plans, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. That is why taking time out, even for something as simple … Read More
Spring Cleaning Tips for Lancaster Students!
The nights are getting lighter and hopefully the rain is starting to ease as we move closer to spring in Lancaster. Whether you are preparing for exams, spending time with friends, or simply trying to get your Lancaster student home … Read More
Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness: A Guide for Lancaster Students!
University life can get busy fast. Between deadlines, exams, part-time jobs and trying to maintain a social life, it is easy to get caught up in the rush. Random Acts of Kindness Day is a great reminder to slow things … Read More
A Student’s Guide to Celebrating Pancake Day in Lancaster!
Pancake Day is one of the tastiest traditions of the year, and in Lancaster there are so many ways for students to enjoy it. Whether you want to head out for pancakes with friends, have a fun pancake night in … Read More
Budgeting Tips for Lancaster Students After the Christmas Break!
The Christmas break is always a welcome reset, but January can be a bit of a shock to the system. Between festive spending, travel costs and social plans, many Lancaster students find themselves feeling the pinch once uni life starts … Read More
Dealing with Being Homesick at University: Tips for Lancaster Students!
Moving away from home for university is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel daunting. For many students, homesickness can come as a surprise, especially during the first few months and throughout the winter. If you’re studying in Lancaster … Read More
Celebrate Christmas in Your Lancaster Student Home!
Spending the festive season in Lancaster can be magical. Christmas lights glowing along the cobbled streets, cosy cafes serving winter warmers, and time spent with the people around you all help make the colder months feel a little brighter. For … Read More
What’s Going On in Lancaster This Winter: A Student’s Guide!
Spending winter in Lancaster can be genuinely lovely. The cobbled streets, the Christmas lights and the cosy cafes all make the city feel extra special at this time of year. To help you make the most of the festive season, … Read More
How To Stay Motivated During Winter Term!
As winter settles in, the dark days and cold weather can make it harder to stay on top of everything. Between uni deadlines, busy social plans and the temptation to stay wrapped up in bed, your motivation can dip fast. … Read More
Light up Lancaster 2025!
Light Up Lancaster is back on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of November to brighten up your autumn weekend. There’s no better way to kick off the winter season than by joining one of Lancaster’s most anticipated events of the … Read More
Halloween in Lancaster: A Student’s Guide!
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for students, especially for those living in Lancaster. From spooky nights out to pumpkin picking with your housemates, the city truly comes alive during the Halloween season. Whether you’re … Read More
How to Survive (and enjoy) Lancaster’s weather!
If you’re not from Lancaster or the North, it might take some time to adjust to our lovely weather. Yes, Lancaster is known for being rainy, blustery and unpredictable, but that doesn’t take away from how great this city is. … Read More
How to Pick Good Housemates When Living in Off-Campus Student Housing
One of the most exciting parts of being a student in Lancaster is moving off-campus into student accommodation in the city centre with a group of friends. You’ll have more independence, more space, and the chance to choose who you … Read More
What to Look for in Off-Campus Student Housing: A guide for Lancaster Students!
Moving off-campus and into Lancaster city centre can feel like a big step, but it’s also an exciting one. Whether you’re going into your second year, third year or completing a master’s, finding the right student home can make your … Read More
Getting Around Lancaster: Student Transport Guide!
Finishing first year is an exciting time. Most students move off-campus and into central Lancaster student accommodation, which means you’ll need to know how to get around the city, and up to campus! Especially if you don’t have a car. … Read More
How to Make the Most of Living Off-Campus at Lancaster Uni!
You’re ready to make the jump from living in student halls to moving into student accommodation in Lancaster city centre. Living off-campus offers Lancaster students a new level of independence and the chance to experience local life. Lancaster may be … Read More
What’s On in Lancaster this Summer!
If you’re staying in Lancaster this summer, there’s plenty going on in and around the city centre to keep you busy! Many students choose to stay in Lancaster, and whether you’re working full time, exploring the city, moving into your … Read More
Visit Morecambe: A Seaside Gem for Lancaster Students!
Whilst the weather is still lovely, why not take a well-deserved break from revising for your exams and head down to Morecambe? It’s a famous and well-loved seaside town, and one of the most underrated spots in the North West. … Read More
Spending Your Summer in Lancaster!
Not everyone heads home for summer break- so if you’re sticking around, you’re in for a treat. At Escape Campus, we’ve put together the ultimate guide for Lancaster students staying local this summer. By now, your exams should be out … Read More
Greaves Studios Student Apartments!
Say hello to Lancaster’s new luxury student accommodation: Greaves Studios. Managed by Escape Campus and located on Greaves Road in Lancaster, these sleek and modern student apartments are perfect for any student looking for their own space. If you’re after … Read More
Lancaster’s Museums!
International Museum Day on May 18th was the perfect reminder of how many incredible museums Lancaster has to offer. Luckily for our Lancaster students, you can explore them all year round, so why not plan a visit before your time … Read More
Easy Meal Ideas for Exam Season!
We know that with exam season just around the corner, it can be a pretty stressful time for all of our Lancaster students! When you’re in the midst of completing your exams and revising morning, noon and night, we appreciate … Read More
Free things to do in Lancaster with your friends/housemates!
At Escape Campus, we know that student budgets can be tight- but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy everything Lancaster has to offer! As the days get warmer and longer, we’ve rounded up some brilliant free activities to help you … Read More
Look after the planet this Earth Day!
Earth Day this year falls on April 22nd, and the theme is ‘our power, our planet’. Earth Day promotes becoming climate aware and protecting your planet and has been celebrated every year for over 50 years. Every single person can … Read More
Learning Important Life Skills!
By now, most of you will be living in off-campus student accommodation in Lancaster centre, meaning you’re already independently taking care of yourselves. However, when a lot of students move out of their family homes, or student halls, they find … Read More
World Book Day in Lancaster!
World Book Day will soon be upon us on March the 6th and you don’t need to be an avid reader to be able to enjoy it! World Book Day is celebrated every year around the world, and it places … Read More
Creating a good sleep schedule at Uni!
As Lancaster students, making sure you have a good sleep schedule is key to succeeding, not just with your academics but also in life. Lack of sleep can have a huge impact on your mental and physical well-being. We know … Read More
Valentines Day in Lancaster
Whether you’re coupled up with the one, having fun with friends or single this Valentine’s Day, we want to make sure you still enjoy everything Lancaster has to offer on the day of love! Lancaster is a city full of … Read More
Making time for exercise as a busy student!
As Lancaster students, especially those of you in your third year, life can get busy very quickly. Between keeping up with university work, socialising, self-care, and perhaps juggling part-time jobs, it’s easy to let exercise fall to the bottom of … Read More
A Day out in Lancaster with your Housemates
By now, most of you should be fully settled into your off-campus student home and know the people you’re living with and the area well. However, we know that may not be the case for everyone. So, whether you want … Read More
Spending Christmas in Lancaster?
We know that not everyone vacates their property for the winter break. So, if you’re spending Christmas in your Lancaster student home, don’t worry. There’s still so much you can do to have a relaxed, cosy, and festive break from … Read More
Enjoying Christmas on a Student Budget
It’s the time of year when you might be thinking about starting to buy gifts for your loved ones for the holidays. We know that, as Lancaster students, your loans only go so far and you may not have loads … Read More
Light Up Lancaster 2024!
Back again for another year, Light Up Lancaster is not an event you want to miss! If this is your first year living off-campus in central Lancaster student accommodation, then you certainly want to make the most of your location … Read More
Halloween in Lancaster!
October is a busy month for a lot of people, but for our Lancaster students, it’s even busier! But beyond the new term starting at the University, and settling back into student accommodation, there’s a bigger event looming… Halloween! We … Read More
Lancaster Music Festival 2024!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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