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About University of Plymouth Student Union
Welcome to the University of Plymouth Student Union (UPSU) venue page. Located on the city centre campus at Drake Circus, Plymouth, UPSU houses a range of event spaces including The Main Room, Illusions, Sub:lime, and SU Cube. With a combined capacity of around 1,400 across all spaces (Main Hall ~1,000 seats plus additional spaces), UPSU is a popular hub for campus concerts, club nights, talks, and student events. Whether you’re planning a large campus event or a more intimate gathering, we’ve got you covered with seating guidance, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.
Important notes: public seating layouts aren’t published online, so event organizers should contact UPSU spaces directly for specific seating or standing configurations. On‑campus parking is limited, with blue badge spots potentially available. For visitors driving in, nearby Drake Circus car park offers ~1,270 spaces, and The Barcode car park serves the area as well. The UPSU is within a convenient 15‑minute walk from Plymouth train station and is well-served by multiple bus routes along Charles Street and Exeter Street toward the Drake Circus precinct. In addition to campus events, UPSU operates venues like The SU Cube for special events and host large celebrations such as the Summer Ball in recent years. For nearby stays, Premier Inn Plymouth City Centre Derrys Cross and Premier Inn Plymouth City Centre Lockyers Quay provide convenient options within walking distance. If you’d like to plan a night out or a multi‑date visit around a Plymouth campus event, we’ll help you secure your seats, find a great place to stay, and point you to trusted dining options in the area.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA (on the city centre campus).
- Venue type: on‑campus Students’ Union building with a nightclub, bars, and multiple event spaces (The Main Room, Illusions, Sub:lime, SU Cube).
- Capacity: Main Hall about 1,000 seats; total UPSU venue capacity around 1,400 (Main Hall + Illusions + Sub:lime).
- Seating chart: public seating layouts are not published online; event organizers should contact UPSU spaces for seating/standing configurations.
- Parking: on‑campus parking is limited; blue badge parking may be available; nearby Drake Circus car park has about 1,270 spaces; The Barcode car park also serves the area.
- Transit: 15‑minute walk from Plymouth train station; multiple bus stops on Charles Street/Exeter Street providing access to Drake Circus area.
- Nearby hotels: Premier Inn Plymouth City Centre Derrys Cross and Premier Inn Plymouth City Centre Lockyers Quay are within easy reach of UPSU and Drake Circus.
- Notable events: UPSU hosts large campus events (e.g., Summer Ball 2024/2025 in areas including Main Hall and surrounding campus spaces) and operates venues like The SU Cube for special events.