This is a typical selection of Social Activities & Excursions from a programme which is run every week of the year.


A group of students celebrating a birthday in King Street

The social programme is organised by the school's own Social Co-ordinator, assisted by teachers in the school. Some activities require a charge for admission and/or transport. These are organised on a pay-as-you-go basis. Many activities are free.

Students at The English Language Centre may also use all the facilities of the University of Bristol Students' Union, with all its clubs and societies - the perfect opportunity to follow your interests and make English friends.

"I had a wonderful time. The social programme was great and very well-organised. I particularly enjoyed the Saturday excursions and football on Tuesday afternoons! Bristol is also such a lively university city. There is so much to do."
Marc Jaberg (Switzerland)

Bristol is particularly well-known for its music scene. You could, if you wished, see a different band every night of the week!


ELC football team

Week 1
Monday 2.00 pm Walking Tour of Bristol Free
Tuesday 9.00 pm Welcome Party at the Avon Gorge Hotel Free
Thursday 7.00 pm Theatre Visit
Alice in Wonderland at the Old Vic Theatre
£5
Friday 2.30 pm Film club Free
Saturday 10.00 am Excursions to Bath (includes visit to Roman Baths) £15
Week 2
Tuesday 4.00 pm Bristol Harbour Boat Trip £5
Thursday 8.30 pm Quiz Evening at the Richmond Spring Pub £1
Friday 2.30 pm Film club Free
Saturday 8.00 am Excursion to London (includes Westminster walking tour) £18
Week 3
Tuesday 8.00 pm Karaoke Evening at the Elbow Room £3
Thursday 8.00 pm International Food Party Free
Friday 2.30 pm Film club Free
Saturday 9.00 am Excursion to Oxford (Includes visit to Oxford and city walking tour) £18
Week 4
Tuesday 8.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing £2
Thursday 8.30 pm Jazz Evening at the Old Duke Free
Friday 2.30 pm Film club Free
Saturday 9.00 am Excursion to Wales (Visit to Cardiff Castle) £15

Sports arranged by the school on a regular basis include football,
badminton, squash, running, gym, swimming and table tennis.