Living at Keele Accommodation Guide 2016/17 | Page 9

Convenience on your doorstep Some of our students claim they don’t ever leave campus as everything they need is so close at hand. At the heart of campus we have a small supermarket, a newsagents, Blackwell’s bookshop, a Costa, a takeaway, a choice of bars and eateries, plus the Students’ Union which is home to more catering outlets, lots of social space and a shop selling food, stationery and Keele branded merchandise. From a practical point of view we also have a health centre on campus, a pharmacy and post office services available at the newsagents. Don’t let that stop you checking out what the nearby towns have to offer too, there’s plenty to make the most of during your time at Keele. Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme is the closest town to campus, with a friendly and welcoming feel. It has a modern shopping area, lots of bars, pubs cafes and restaurants, plus four big supermarkets within walking distance of the bus station. It also has a daily market selling everything from fruit to furniture. In the centre of Newcastle you’ll find the Lymelight Boulevard which is home to an eight screen Vue ci