Newcastle-Under-Lyme Student Accommodation

Find your home at the best student accommodation in Newcastle-under-Lyme

The historic city of Newcastle under Lyme offers you rich opportunities to enjoy both medieval history and exciting cultural and sporting events. So whether you enjoy physical activities, art galleries and exhibitions, strolling through the famous Newcastle market, or simply visiting the local pubs for a pint on the weekend, the city offers something for every taste. The buzzing and youthful atmosphere can be experienced when going out on the weekend or visiting performances, plays or musical events after class. The city’s diverse student environment makes it a great place to make friendships for life with both British and international students.

Newcastle under Lyme is becoming a favourite destination for students, because its size allows for a tightly knit student community, while offering enough cultural attractions never to get boring.

What’s nearby?

Newcastle under Lyme offers the perfect combination of urban student life and attractive green areas. 

The Stoke-on-Trent Green Belt can be accessed directly from Keele University, letting students enjoy running routes, walks and quick getaways in beautiful surroundings. The town of Newcastle itself, offers a multitude of parks to explore as well. Taking advantage of these green spaces, allows you to go directly from outdoor activities to Newcastle’s many art galleries and live performances in case the weather changes.

Among Newcastle’s many landmarks, are the famous Guildhall built in 1713 and the Italian-styled red brick Militia Barracks from 1855. But the town’s real pride is its many sports clubs, including Newcastle Town F. C. competing in Northern Premier League First Division South.

Entertainment & Culture

Newcastle under Lyme offers weekend and after-class entertainment for any taste and preference. 

The New Vic Theatre holds the record as Europe’s first purpose-built theatre, and here you can experience both modern and classic performances, from plays to musical concerts. The Borough Museum and Art Gallery exhibits works of local and international artists, traveling exhibitions, and historical exhibits, including an authentic, life-size Victorian street-scene.

Food & Drink

Newcastle under Lyme offers a myriad of restaurants, pubs, inns, tearooms, and cafés, to get your hunger or thirst satisfied. Enjoying the quintessential English afternoon tea is a must-try for any international student, not least for the month watering home baked scones. 

Budget friendly restaurants, pubs and cafés serve delicious meals at prices do-able on a tight student budget.

If you want to explore the local cuisines or simply expand your palate, you will find food and drink festivals throughout the year. You can also visit the local farm shops and food markets to try or buy fresh homegrown vegetables, and delicatessen straight from the farm.

Public Transport

The town’s easy access from the M6 motorway has eliminated the need for train transport. As a result, Newcastle under Lyme is now the UK’s third largest town to no longer have a railway station. Instead the nearest rail station is Stoke-on-Trent railway station just 2 miles from Newcastle city centre. The town’s public transport is primarily made up of bus lines operated by First Potteries Limited and D&G Bus.

Luxury Student Accommodation in Newcastle under Lyme

The Metropolis offers some of the best Newcastle under Lyme student accommodation via smart and modern studios ideal for students studying at Keele University, University of Staffordshire and Royal Stoke University Hospital. Offering everything you could need and everything you could possibly want from student housing! Located just a few minutes walk from the universities!

A “studio-only” development of 211 high quality apartments situated in the middle of Newcastle-Under-Lyme. 

Each studio is designed to respond to the current market demand for studio accommodation, including: en-suite bathrooms, bespoke kitchens and separating living, study and sleeping areas. You can select from a choice of standard, premium, premium plus and ultimate studios.

The building will provide amenities including group study areas, Café style common room, laundrette, cycle storage and a parcel delivery room.

Situated at the heart of Newcastle-Under-Lyme, The Metropolis is ideally located to benefit from both Keele University and University of Staffordshire with excellent transportation links and easy walking distance to the city centre with multiple shops and restaurants, providing a convenient location for student residence.