Welcome to Robert Bakewell

Located in the student village, Robert Bakewell hall is only a 5-minute walk from the library, a 5-minute walk from the EHB bar and a 10-minute walk to the Students' Union. The hall is named after Robert Bakewell who was an eighteenth-century agriculturalist from nearby Dishley Grange.

Upcoming Plans

These are the official plans for your Hall of Residence, and can also be found on your hall’s social media. Any other plans circulating around Hall of Residence Welcome Week should not be considered as official. Please contact your Hall Committee using social media links provided below if you are unsure or have any questions.

2026 Welcome Week plans are subject to change.

Move In
  • 9am - 5pm
Common Room Party
  • 9pm - 23:30pm
  • Location: Bakewell Quad
LSU Welcome Party
Door Decorating
  • 12pm – 3pm
  • Location: Bakewell Hub
Warden Induction Talk (mandatory)
  • 4pm – 6pm
  • Location: T003 (Wolfson)
Pub Karaoke Night
  • 8pm - Late
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Hub Q&A Drop Ins
  • 11am – 3pm
  • Location: Bakewell Hub
Charity 5-A-Side
  • 5pm – 7pm
  • Location: TBC
Block Pres
  • 9pm - 11:30pm
Club Night
  • 11:30pm - late
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Hub Q&A Drop Ins
  • 11am – 3pm
  • Location: Bakewell Hub
Bakewell x Craft Society
  • 3pm - 5pm
  • Location: Bakewell Hub
LSU “First Night In Luff” Club Night
Sports Bazaar
"Your Path" Training (mandatory)
  • 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • EHB104 (Edward Herbert Building)
Returners’ Welcome (Back)
  • 5pm - 6:30pm
  • Games and stash collection in Bakewell Hub
Pub Garden Party
  • 7pm - late
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Club Night
  • Late
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Activities Bazaar
Sports Day
  • 11am - 2pm
  • Location: TBC
Pizza and Uni Tech Q&A
  • 6pm - 8pm
  • Location: Bakewell Hub
Sustainable Crafts Night
  • 4pm - 6pm
  • Location: Bakewell Hub
LSU Unlock an Adventure/ Pick a Project Night
  • 7pm - 10pm
  • Location: LSU Basement
  • Find out more information about the Rag and Action bazaars
Charity (RAG) Bingo
BomBom Cafe Cookie Decorating
  • Time TBC
    Location: TBC
Common Room Party (with Rigg Rut hall)
  • 8pm
  • Location: The Granby
LSU “Hey Ewe” Club Night
Charity Quiz (with Royce and DC halls)
  • 7pm - 9pm
  • Location: Royce Dining Hall
LSU "Incognito" Club Night
Nottingham Bierkeller + Rock City
  • Buses leave 6:30pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon (buses included)
Common Room Party (with Bill Mo hall)
  • 9pm - late
  • Locations: William Morris Common Room
LSU “360” Club Night
Hike to Beacon Hill
  • 12pm – 5pm
  • Meeting location: Pilkington Library

All Robert Bakewell social media channels are student-led through the hall's committee. 

New residents will receive a communication from the university about official chat groups. Be cautious regarding any groups not endorsed directly by your Halls of Residence.

Online Shopping

Event Tickets

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Affiliates and Merch

Buy Robert Bakewell Affiliate Memberships, IMS shirts and Merchandise.

Getting settled in

Life in halls

Everything you need to know about living in halls during your time in Loughborough.

Advice and support

From understanding your accommodation contract to getting support with any issues, Student Services are here to help you.

Accommodation

Information about the University's Accommodation service.

Robert Bakewell's Key Accommodation Information

Find out about your hall's key contacts, location and facilities.