Home
  1. Home
  2. University event incentives
  3. UoG / Great Western Railway (GWR) 20% Discount offer

UoG / Great Western Railway (GWR) 20% Discount offer

University of Gloucestershire

 Travel

University of Gloucestershire is offering a 20% discount on Great Western Railway (GWR) rail tickets for students travelling to on-campus offer holder/opens days.

Advance tickets must be booked using this webpage by 6pm the day before travel. No code is needed; the discount is applied automatically (subject to availability).

Fixed-date tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable.

Need help booking your ticket? Call GWR on 0345 700 0125 (option 3, then option 1).

Terms and conditions

  • This offer is only available for travel on GWR services. If you are travelling from or within a region of the country that is not part of this network, then you will need to purchase a separate ticket.
  • The destination must be relevant to University of Gloucestershire. For example, Gloucester Station and Cheltenham Spa Station.
  •  Origin of the journey must be within the GWR network, but please note that Advance Purchase tickets are not available for short-distance journeys.
  • The scheme is only available for use with Advance Purchase tickets. These set times and dates of travel are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
  • The Open Days GWR travel offer is available for the dates provided by University of Gloucestershire and the week that the event takes place, running from Saturday to the next Sunday. So, stay for more than a day to get a feel for the local scene.

Who is the incentive for?

Students considering university

What does the incentive cover?

Rail travel
Visit website

Incentives are created, managed, and awarded by each university or education provider. The incentives may have eligibility criteria, an application process, deadlines, or additional terms and conditions. For the latest incentive information, please visit the university or education provider's website or contact them directly.

Browse upcoming events at University of Gloucestershire

Featured
View Event
Creative Fast Track University of Gloucestershire Join us at University of Gloucestershire for a brand-new programme that will connect you to professional creators and fast track your way into a creative career. (There are 3 dates available)
Booking Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026
View Event
Featured
View Event
Business Taster Day University of Gloucestershire This immersive experience day gives students a real taste of what it's like to study Business at university through lectures in Business, Marketing and Finance with team members attending each and bringing back insights to help shape their final group task. Thursday, June 4, 2026
Booking Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026
View Event
Featured
View Event
Education Taster Day University of Gloucestershire Join us for an Education Taster Day at the University of Gloucestershire, hosted at our City Campus in Gloucester. Designed for Year 12 and 13 students, this event offers a hands-on introduction to what it's like to study Education at university. Friday, June 5, 2026
Booking Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026
View Event
Featured
View Event
School of Arts Degree Show University of Gloucestershire Showcasing a wide range of talent, innovation, dedication and creativity, our annual show will include work from students graduating from Photography, Architecture, Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Design and much more. Monday, June 8, 2026 (There are 3 dates available)
Booking Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026
View Event
Featured
View Event
Connect Higher University of Gloucestershire This event is all about supporting your students to connect with higher education. The open-day style allows students to create their own personalised timetable and the experience is designed to inspire confidence in your students, spark their curiosity, and help them to take their first steps towards higher education. Friday, June 12, 2026
Booking Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026
View Event
Featured
View Event
Open Day - Undergraduate Saturday 13 June 2026 University of Gloucestershire Our open days are designed to inform and inspire you. Find out what it's like to be a student here and make the right decision about your next step. Saturday, June 13, 2026
View Event
Featured
View Event
Criminology & Sociology Taster Day University of Gloucestershire Get stuck into Criminology and Sociology through immersive, hands-on activities. You'll explore topics you won't have covered in school, and discover how these subjects help us understand real-world issues, from crime and justice to identity and inequality. Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Booking Deadline: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
View Event
Featured
View Event
Health and Social Care Taster Day University of Gloucestershire Join us for an immersive health and social care experience. Students will take part in three 45-minute workshops with our academic experts in subjects such as nursing, paramedic science, radiography, social work, physiotherapy and much more. Thursday, June 18, 2026
Booking Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026
View Event
Featured
View Event
Open Day - Undergraduate Saturday 17 October 2026 University of Gloucestershire Our open days are designed to inform and inspire you. Find out what it's like to be a student here and make the right decision about your next step. Saturday, October 17, 2026
View Event
Featured
View Event
Open Day - Undergraduate Sunday 22 November 2026 University of Gloucestershire Our open days are designed to inform and inspire you. Find out what it’s like to be a student here and make the right decision about your next step. Sunday, November 22, 2026
Booking Deadline: Monday, November 23, 2026
View Event

Events without a specific start date

Featured
View Event
Biosciences Taster Day University of Gloucestershire Experience a day in the life of a Biosciences student and dive into hands-on, real-world learning. You’ll have the chance to explore our cutting-edge lab facilities and take part in practical sessions just like a university student.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Business Taster Day University of Gloucestershire Join us for an exciting Business Taster Day at University of Gloucestershire. Get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our consumer behaviour lab, trading room and mock court room, meet our expert teaching staff, and explore what it is like studying on our programs.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Creative Arts Taster Days University of Gloucestershire If you teach English, Media, Film Studies, Design, or you're a careers adviser wanting to broaden student options post-18, why not book a Creative Arts taster day?
View Event
Featured
View Event
Drama Practitioners Workshops University of Gloucestershire Available by request our lecturers are keen to meet year 11, 12 or 13 students. We can deliver workshops on a range of practitioners including; Stanislavski, Brecht and more.
View Event
Featured
View Event
English Subject Talks University of Gloucestershire English subject tasters available led by our academic staff on a range of different topics.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Geography Taster Day University of Gloucestershire Experience a day in the life of a Geography student and dive into hands-on, real-world learning. You’ll have the chance to explore our cutting-edge lab facilities and take part in practical sessions just like a university student.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Health and Social Care - Personal Statement and Interview Preparation University of Gloucestershire Give your health and social care students the best chance at wowing universities with their personal statement and bagging themselves an interview.
View Event
Featured
View Event
History Subject Talks University of Gloucestershire History subject tasters available led by our academic staff in a range of different topics.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Invite us to your HE and Careers events University of Gloucestershire We want to attend as many of your events as possible so please send us the dates for any upcoming fairs and, whilst we’re there, we can deliver talks on the benefits of higher education, student life, navigating the UCAS application process, personal statement tips, or student finance. 
View Event
Featured
View Event
Marketing Taster Day University of Gloucestershire During this day, you will discover how understanding human behaviour, social trends, and target audiences is essential for creating campaigns that inspire action. Academics will help you explore how factors like culture, gender, and peer influence shape decisions. You'll also touch on the practical side of marketing.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Natural & Social Sciences taster days University of Gloucestershire Choose from a range of courses within Natural & Social Sciences to create a bespoke on-campus introduction to university and immerse students in these fascinating subject areas.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Personal statements - Talk University of Gloucestershire Give your students the best chance at wowing universities with their personal statement and bagging themselves an offer. This masterclass will help them feel prepared and confident.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Portfolio Preparation - Talk University of Gloucestershire This workshop is designed to give your students insight into what universities are looking for in a portfolio and how to ace an interview. Learn to select work and identify strengths in both the application and interview process.
View Event
Featured
View Event
School of Arts - Photography Workshops University of Gloucestershire Try a range of photography techniques with our academic staff. Such as Photography BA (Hons) Editorial and Advertising or Documentary Photography.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Sport Taster Day University of Gloucestershire Join us for a Sports Taster Day at University of Gloucestershire. Experience hands-on sessions in our cutting-edge labs, environmental chamber, sports hall, and Strength & Conditioning Suite. Meet our expert teaching staff, and explore what it is like studying on our programs.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Student Finance - Talk University of Gloucestershire Let us guide your students through the student finance system by outlining the funding available and how to apply for it, alongside helpful tips for budgeting as a university student.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Student life - Talk University of Gloucestershire This presentation will inform and excite students with the opportunities that a Student Union can give them. Talking about aspects such as sports and societies, students will get first hand knowledge from graduates who have experienced it all!
View Event
Featured
View Event
Talks from our Religion, Philosophy and Ethics staff University of Gloucestershire Religion, Philosophy and Ethics talks led by our academic staff, talks are designed for A Level or BTEC students.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Why go to University? - Talk University of Gloucestershire Inspire your students to continue their studies to higher education, with our popular Why Go talk
View Event
Featured
View Event
Why Study Health and Social Care? talk University of Gloucestershire If your students want a future centred around care and compassion, this talk provides information about routes into professional health and social care careers such as Nursing, Social Work, Physiotherapy and Paramedic Science.
View Event
Featured
View Event
Y12 / 13 Higher Education Preparation Day University of Gloucestershire Preparation is key for students who want to make a smooth transition to higher education. Our Higher Education Preparation Days are designed for Yr12 or equivalent students and cover a variety of topics.
View Event