Sea, sand & surf
Living in Bournemouth you have a seven-mile stretch of beach right on your doorstep. And it offers something for everyone. Enjoy long, blustery walks along the coastline. Relax and soak up the sun with your housemates. Or brave the waves and try surfing or paddle boarding. Mercury House is just a 10 minute stroll from the seafront.
Universities
Bournemouth is home to two universities. Bournemouth University has a large focus on employment after study, and every student is able to take a work placement. As a result, 93% of graduates from Bournemouth University were in work or further study within six months of graduating.
Mercury House is just a 10 minute walk from Bournemouth University’s Lansdowne campus. And its Talbot Campus is just 13 minutes’ by bus.
Bournemouth’s other university is Arts University Bournemouth, which is a specialist arts university offering courses in art, design, media and performance. It also has a high graduate employment rate of 98%. The university is only a short bus journey away from Mercury House.
Shopping & food
As a true student city, Bournemouth has all the shops, bars and restaurants your heart could desire! And convenience is key when living at Mercury House. Bournemouth’s high street shops and supermarkets – Primark, TK Maxx, H&M, Lidl, Tesco – are literally around the corner. So are all the essential student coffee shops and fast food chains such as Costa, McDonald’s and KFC.
Events & nightlife
There is always something to do or see in Bournemouth, all year round. From Bournemouth Air Show, firework displays, Camp Bestival, to a schedule of awesome bands and comedians at Bournemouth International Centre. And what’s more, most of these events are just 10 minutes’ from Mercury House! Cameo Nightclub is also 1 minute around the corner, as well as a great selection of pubs and bars.
Check out our awesome student studio rooms; all-inclusive and perfectly placed to experience the best of Bournemouth:
