Announcement: Wates House to close for refurbishment in December

We are pleased to announce that Wates House, the Green Room and Treetops will be undergoing an exciting refurbishment this Winter and will therefore close for 3 months from Tuesday 23 December 2025. 

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And...we will have some even more exciting news to share in the coming weeks about how the space will look after the refurbishment, which you will NOT want to miss! 

We are planning to reopen all areas of the building in March 2026 – further updates will be provided in the New Year. 

Big changes = big offers! 

We want to see as many of you as possible before the closure to help us get into the festive spirit! 

To help you celebrate the season, we will have some HUGE deals available including: 

  • Pints of beer - Β£3 (from Friday 28 November)
  • Glasses of Prosecco - Β£1.50 (from Friday 28 November)
  • Wates Festive Burger - Β£11 (available now) 

Check out all the festive food and drink offers across campus on our Winterfest page. 

Hillside Food Court to open in evenings 

We’re bringing the Wates House vibe to Hillside Food Court from Monday 5 January, with extended opening hours, a chicken feast AND a bottle bar! 

Check out the full Hillside Food Court line-up from January

Bookings in The Green Room and Treetops 

If you currently have a booking in the Green Room or Treetops during January – March, you will be contacted as soon as possible with details of changes to your booking.