Welcome to Harry French

Situated on a split site, on either side of Ashby Road, just 200 metres from campus. Harry French is a relaxed and friendly close-knit community, set in gardens and ideally situated for students who want to be near both town and campus.

Upcoming Plans

These are the official plans for your Hall of Residence, and can also be found on your hall’s social media. Any other plans circulating around Hall of Residence Welcome Week should not be considered as official. Please contact your Hall Committee using social media links provided below if you are unsure or have any questions.

2026 Welcome Week plans are subject to change.

Move In
  • 9am - 5pm
Common Room Party
  • 8pm – 10:40pm
LSU Welcome Party
  • 11pm - 4am
Games Night Alternative
  • 11:15pm – 12:30am
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Warden Induction and "Your Path" Training (mandatory)
  • 1pm – 3pm
  • Location: EHB104 (Edward Herbert Building)
Campus Tour
  • 3pm – 4:30pm
  • Campus tour will follow after the inductions
Tote Bag Painting
  • 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Meet & Munch Night
  • 7pm – 10pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Town Tour and Thrift Shop
  • 12pm – 2pm
  • Meeting Location: Harry French Common Room
Common Room Party (with Claudia Parsons)
  • 8pm – 10:45pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Coffee Morning in Lboro Town Centre
  • 10am – 11:30am
  • Meeting Location: Harry French Common Room
Glowfest (casual sport event)

As part of Welcome Week, students are invited to join Glowfest - a unique UV-themed sports event designed to bring people together in a fun, inclusive environment.

  • 12pm – 1pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Committee vs Freshers Sports Event
  • 1pm – 3:30pm
  • Location: TBC
Meet the Committee
  • 3:30pm – 4pm
  • Location: TBC
Karaoke Night (with DC)
  • 8pm – 11pm
  • Location: TBC
Sip n Paint with Plant Pots
  • 8pm – 10pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Club Night
  • 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
HF Sports Day
  • 12pm – 5pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room and Lawn
Guided Yoga
  • 5pm – 6pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Common Room Party (with Elvyn Richards)
  • 8:30pm – 10:45pm
Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Ballsy 5k (Oddballs charity run)
  • Time TBC
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Alpaca Petting
  • 3pm – 5pm
  • Location: TBC
Poker & Pizza Night
  • 8pm – 10:30pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
  • No cash will be involved but prizes will be available
  • Dress code: Formal
Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Hike to Beacon Hill (with Cayley)
  • 12pm – 4pm
  • Meeting location: TBC
Pub Quiz (with Cayley)
  • 7pm – 9pm
  • Location: TBC
Zumba
  • Time TBC
  • Location: William Morris Dance Studio
Mocktail/ Cocktail Making
  • 5:30pm – 7pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Movie Night
  • 8pm – 10pm
  • Location: Cope auditorium
Unite Halls Quiz Night (with William Morris)
  • 7pm – 9pm
  • Location: TBC
Committee vs Freshers Sports Event
  • Time TBC
  • Location: TBC
Griffin Garden Party
  • 6pm – 11pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon
Cookie Decorating
  • 2pm – 4pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Warden Team’s Welcome
  • 7pm – 10pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Common Room Party (with Towers and The Holt)
  • 8:30pm – 11:45pm
  • Location: Towers Common Room
Pub Night
  • 9pm – 1am
  • Location: TBC
  • Theme: Bondi Beach Bash
Societies Collaboration
  • Time TBC
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Nottingham Bierkeller + Rock City
  • Bus meeting time: 6pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon (buses included)
Returners Gartic Phone Game
  • 1pm – 2pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Pool and Darts
  • 6pm – 9pm
LSU "360" Club Night
  • 11pm  - 4am
Harry French Fair (and HF Group Photo)
  • 12pm – 5pm (photo time TBC)
  • Location: Harry French Common Room and Lawn

All Harry French social media channels are student-led through the hall's committee. 

New residents will receive a communication from the university about official chat groups. Be cautious regarding any groups not endorsed directly by your Halls of Residence.

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