Opening hours
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Term time opening hours
| Day | Opening Hours | Staffed Service |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 24 hour opening from 8.30am Monday until 7.30pm Saturday | 8.45am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 12.30pm - 7.30pm | |
| Sunday | 12.30pm - 7.30pm | 12.30pm - 7.30pm |
Bank Holidays, beginning & end of term
see seperate tabs for vacation opening hours
| Day | Opening Hours | Staffed Service |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 15 September | 12.30pm - 7.30pm | 12.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Sunday 16 September | 12.30pm - 7.30pm | 12.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Friday 14 December - End of 24 hour opening | Close at 8pm | 8.45am - 8pm |
| Monday 6 May - Bank Holiday | Open at 12.30pm | 12.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Monday 27 May - Bank Holiday | Open at 10am | 12.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Friday 14 June- End of 24 hour opening | Close at 8pm | 8.45am - 8pm |
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Winter Vacation : 13 December - 8 January 2013
Continuing the successful introduction last year, we will be opening on some of the University Minimum Service days.
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Thur 13 December | 24 hours |
| Fri 14 December | Close at 8pm |
| Sat 15 December | Closed |
| Sun 16 December | 1pm-6pm |
| Mon 17 December | 9am-7pm |
| Tue 18 December | 9am-7pm |
| Wed 19 December | 9am-7pm |
| Thur 20 December | 9am-7pm |
| Fri 21 December | 9am-7pm |
| Sat 22 December | Closed |
| Sun 23 December | Closed |
| Mon 24 December | Closed |
| Tues 25 December | Closed |
| Wed 26 December | Closed |
| Thur 27 December (University Minimum Service) | 12.30-7.30pm |
| Fri 28 December (University Minimum Service) | 12.30-7.30pm |
| Sat 29 December | 12.30-7.30pm |
| Sun 30 December | Closed |
| Mon 31 December | Closed |
| Tue 1 January 2013 | Closed |
| Wed 2 January | 9am-7pm |
| Thur 3 January | 9am-7pm |
| Fri 4 January | 9am-7pm |
| Sat 5 January | 12.30-7.30pm |
| Sun 6 January | 12.30-7.30pm |
| Mon 7 January. Start of 24 hour opening | Open 8.30am |
Spring Vacation and Easter 2013 : 20 April - 12 May
We are open normal term time 24 hour opening hours throughout the Spring Vacation.
| Day | Opening Hours | Staffed Service |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 24 hour opening from 8.30am Monday until 7.30pm Saturday | 8.45am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 12.30pm - 7.30pm | |
| Sunday | 12.30pm - 7.30pm | 12.30pm - 7.30pm |
Summer Vacation 2013 : 15 June - 15 September
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 9am - 7pm |
| Saturday* | Closed |
| Sunday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Monday 26 August - Bank Holiday | Closed |
*Open day - Saturday 29 June - open 10.00am - 6.00pm
See also: University Minimum Service Days and Term Dates