Bedrooms and bathrooms
The three blocks (Mary Worthington, Ward, and Lees) consist of corridor bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. Ashburne Hall has around 150 bedrooms.
Bedrooms vary in size but all have a bed, wardrobe, study desk, chair and bookshelf. Bedrooms have a mix of single and small double beds.
Bathrooms are shared with your corridor and cleaned weekly by our facilities team.
Bedroom features include
- Bed, mattress and cover
- Wardrobe
- Drawers
- Desk
- Desk light
- Operator chair
- Bookshelf
- WiFi access
Shared bathrooms include
- Shower with curtain or door
- Hand basin
- Toilet
- Mirror
Why choose Ashburne Hall?
Ashburne has a rich history with beautiful surrounding gardens.
Catering includes two meals a day served Monday to Friday during term time. The cost of catering is included in your rent.
There are a small number of self-catered rooms for postgraduate students.
You'll enjoy shared common areas, including a music room, a library and a lovely dining room where you have your meals.
We are currently redeveloping parts of the Fallowfield campus, including building new halls on the site of the old Owens Park Hall. At varying times, this will create some disturbance to varying parts of the site. We will continue to work with the contractor to minimise the impact on residents, but you should bear this in mind when accepting an offer of accommodation at Ashburne Hall.
The prices quoted are for 24/25. Prices for catered halls include the cost of catering.
Standard features include
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Bills included
Utility bills, internet and contents insurance are included. As a catered hall, your rent also covers two meals a day, Monday to Friday (term-time only).
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Bike shed
Most halls have bike shelters and storage racks against which you can lock your bike.
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Insurance
Personal possessions insurance is included for your property in halls. View insurance certificate.
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Laundry facilities
All halls have access to washing machines and dryers (online payment via Circuit Laundry).
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High-speed internet
You'll have access to high-speed WiFi in all hall areas.
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Security
The University has a dedicated, first-aid trained security team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Shared areas
- Kettle (for hot water)
- Microwave
- Lounge furniture
Cleaning and domestic equipment
- Mop and bucket
- Vacuum cleaner
- Iron and ironing board
- Waste and recycling facilities
As Ashburne is a catered hall, only small tea rooms are provided where you can make meals outside catering times.
A number of common rooms are dotted around the hall where you can meet to socialise and study.
Where is Ashburne Hall?
Ashburne Hall Old Hall Lane Fallowfield M14 6HP Contact Fallowfield Central Administration at:
Tel: +44 (0)161 306 9900
Email: accommodation@manchester.ac.uk
Travelling to campus
This hall is approximately 1.6 miles from the centre of campus, University Place.
- 36-minute walk via Oxford Road and the Curry Mile.
- 9-minute cycle: Oxford Road and the Fallowfield Loop offer protected cycle routes.
- 19-minute bus journey
Unique support on hand
At Manchester, you’ll be supported from day one by our dedicated team of ResLife Advisors.
- From 6pm to 8am every day, including bank holidays and University closure periods, your ResLife Advisor is there to help you make the most of your time in halls.
- Advisors are students and staff who live in halls with you and can help with anything from academic worries to settling in.
- There's also the Counselling and Mental Health Service, the SafeZone app and Report and Support available.
Life in and around Ashburne Hall
Halls are thriving communities where many students make friends for life.
- Your ResLife and Hall Executive Committees run social events throughout the year, from plant giveaways and yoga to film nights and BBQs.
- This Hall is in the vibrant suburb of Fallowfield with its lively student population and an array of shops, bars and cafes.
- You'll have the University's Armitage Sports Centre and its courts, pitches and gym on your doorstep.
Meet the ResLife team
ResLife offers 24/7 support to students living in halls.
ResLife Rep, Eden, introduces the Team, what they do and how they can help.
Moving into halls
Georgia talks about living in halls and her first-year moving tips.