Harper Adams Experience 2026

Wednesday, 1 July, 14:30 to Thursday, 2 July 2026, 15:00

Harper Adams University (TF10 8NB)

EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY LIFE FOR YOURSELF!

From course-related activities and exploring our countryside campus to eating in our dining room and staying overnight in our halls, you'll get to sample the best of Harper life - and meet the people you might be at university with, in the process. This two-day residential event for 16- to 17-year-olds is designed to help you decide if Harper Adams is right for you.

Programme:

Wednesday 1st July
Time	Activity
14.30 - 15.00	Registration (drop bags at halls)
15.30	Welcome Talk & Housekeeping
16.00	Ice Breaker
16.45 - 17.45	Campus Tours in Hall groups
17.45 - 18.30	Sign up to course activities
18.30	Fire drills by Hall, then dinner
After dinner (19.30)	Group photo
20.00	Get ready!
20.45	The fun starts (party in the main bar)
23.00	Bed
Thursday 2nd July
Time	Activity
7.30	Breakfast, pack bags, hand in keys
9.15-09.30	Meet for activities
9.45 - 11.00	Activity 1
11.00-11.15	Break
11.15-12.30	Activity 2
12.30	Lunch & free time
14.00	Student Life Talk and Q&A
15.00	Tea and cake (parents/guardians invited) & hand out bags & photo
15.30 - 16.00	Depart

How much does HAE Cost?

The Harper Adams Experience (HAE) is completely free of charge, with food and accommodation provided throughout your stay! You might want to bring a little spending money for snacks from the on-site shop, but this is entirely your choice.

What do I need to bring with me?

Make sure you've packed the basics to keep you comfortable throughout your stay with us! We would recommend bringing:

A towel
All your toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, etc.
Casual clothes for daytime activities
Bring waterproofs and wellies
Sun cream and a hat, just in case we get lucky with the weather

You won't need to bring any bedding or food; we will provide all of this for you!

I would like to come with my school, is that allowed?

Absolutely! School groups are more than welcome to attend HAE - we'd love for you to join us. Please contact events@harper-adams.ac.uk and we'll be able to discuss our group booking process.

When do I get picked up and dropped off?

You can arrive on Wednesday July 1st from 2:30 PM onwards — we’ll be ready to welcome you, check you in, and help you settle into your accommodation.

The Harper Adams Experience finishes after our last session on Thursday, July 2nd. We recommend arranging pick-up for around 3:00 PM, giving you time to enjoy the final activities and say your goodbyes.

If you’re getting dropped off or picked up by family or friends, they’re welcome to come onto campus with you — just follow the signage on arrival, and our team will point you in the right direction.

Do you offer any transport support to get to HAE?

Yes, we do! When you register for the Harper Adams Experience, you’ll receive a transport form as part of your pre-event communications, where you can let us know if you need any help getting to and from campus.

In 2026 we are offering pick ups from and drop offs at

Liverpool Airport
Birmingham Airport/International Railway Station
Telford Railway Station
Shrewsbury Railway Station
Stafford Railway Station

Fill out the form when you are sent the link so we can make arrangements — we’ll confirm the details with you closer to the event.

Information for participants flying to England from Ireland

We offer a free airport transfer service to and from specified airports for visitors travelling to HAE from NI and ROI:

Departure Airport	Airline	Wednesday 1 July 2026			Thursday 2 July 2026
Departure Airport	Airline	Outbound Flight	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Return Flight	Departure Time	Arrival Time
Belfast International	Easyjet www.easyjet.com	EZY508	08:20	09:10 (Liverpool)	EZY511	21:20 (Liverpool)	22:10
Dublin	Ryanair www.ryanair.com	FR436	07:10	08:05 (Liverpool)	FR449	19:50 (Liverpool)	20:45

Transfer arrives at Liverpool Airport at 09:25am on Wednesday 1 July for those travelling from Belfast and Dublin

(Coach travel time to Harper Adams approx. 1 hr 30 mins without traffic)

Coach departs Harper Adams at 3:30 pm on Thursday 2 July for those travelling to Belfast and Dublin (Coach travel time to Liverpool Airport approx. 1hr 30 mins without traffic)

Everyone who books a place at the event will receive an email with a link to book airport transfers.