Food and drink outlets
Explore food and drink outlets in and around campus
Food and accommodation
Vale Village features fully equipped accommodation nestled among lush green spaces and vibrant eateries, all perfectly situated for easy access to campus and city life.
Food outlets and shops on campus
You will stay in University accommodation conveniently located on campus in stunning suburban parkland with lakeside views. Accommodation is self-catering, and it is included in the cost of your tuition fee. You must bring enough funds to enjoy the eateries around campus and to shop for food at supermarkets as food is not included in your tuition fee.
More information about food and restaurants to suit every budget will be given to you on arrival. If you would like to know more, please contact BISS, and one of our friendly team members will get back to you with the information you need.
In the meantime, find out more about what's on campus and where to shop for food.
- Shopping and service stores
Explore the shops and services available in and around campus
Let's shop!
Explore various budget supermarkets around the campus with our students.
BISS accommodation
BISS students have previously stayed at Vale Village in Chamberlain, which offers comfortable, bright and modern en-suite accommodation with a shared kitchen and lounge. There is also a social space located on the ground floor.
If available, we supply each flat with a kitchen pack: our bedding packs include a duvet, pillow, pillow case and a bottom sheet. Our dining packs include two dinner plates, two side plates, two cereal bowls, two mugs, two glasses and two sets of cutlery. Our kitchen packs include per flat: a large knife, a small knife, a bread knife, a can opener, a vegetable peeler, a colander, a nylon slotted spoon, a nylon solid spoon, a nylon slotted flat turner, two small chop boards, a frying pan, a large saucepan, a medium saucepan, a wok, baking sheet, and a tea towel. A kettle will be provided within each flat.
Places to visit on campus
There are many fabulous places to visit on the University of Birmingham campus such as Winterbourne House and Garden, Lapworth Museum, Barber Institute, and Cadbury Research Library. Whether you have a day or just an hour to fill, there's plenty to explore.
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