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Big IKEA trip
- Big IKEA trip The Union, meet at reception Thursday 25-09-2025 - 16:00 until Thursday 25-09-2025 - 21:30
Big IKEA trip
Our Big Annual Student Night to Ikea has arrived!
Stock up on all your university essentials and get your new home ready while enjoying a fun-filled day of music, games, and activities—from giant snakes and ladders and lingonberry pong to mini terrarium making and candle decorating, there’s something for everyone.
There’ll even be a chance to win prizes and vouchers to spend whilst you’re there.
What you need to know:
- Date: Thursday 25 September 2024, 16:00 – 21.30
- Locations: Meeting point will be at The Union's Reception
- Tickets: Tickets are £10 each and will need to be booked in advance. Please also bring your student ID with you if you have it!
🕺Who can come?
All Manchester Met students are welcome to attend this event.
🎤 What type of atmosphere should I expect?
Expect music, fun and games! From Giant snakes & ladders to lingonberry pong, to mini terrarium making and candle decorating.
🎟️ Do I need a ticket?
Tickets are required and limited, so make sure these are pre-booked in advance. No tickets will be available on arrival.
Students can make their own way to and from IKEA in Ashton Under Lyne and can check Bee Network | Powered by TfGM for transport. The event at IKEA is free but subject to availability students can sign up at IKEA Manchester Event!
If they want to make their own way there and back. Valid student ID will be required.
⏰ Is it a strict start time or can students come whenever?
We ask ticket holders to arrive by 16:00 at the latest to register their ticket.
There is a strict time for coaches – Coaches will strictly leave The Union at 16:15 and leave to return to The Union at 20:30 with students being back to campus at 21:00 – 21:15.
♿️ Is the event accessible for all?
The coaches provided by The Union may not be wheelchair accessible.
For IKEA access information please see their website.
☎️ Who should I contact for more information?
For more info about this event, The Union.
Venue rules:
For the safety of all attendees, the venue may conduct security searches upon entry. Refusal to comply with these searches will result in denial of entry.
Please note that bringing alcohol onto the premises during the event is strictly prohibited. Any alcohol found will be confiscated and disposed of accordingly.
📍Where is The Union?
The Union
21 Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester
M15 6AD
Venue/Timing
Venue : The Union, meet at reception
Type: Main Events, Welcome 2025
Start Date: Thursday 25-09-2025 - 16:00
End date: Thursday 25-09-2025 - 21:30
Location
Contact Details
The Union
theunion@mmu.ac.uk
Terms and Conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
This ticket is issued on behalf of The Union, MMU and is subject to the following Terms and Conditions:
- Refunds are only available up to 48 hours before the event start time. We cannot process ticket refunds after this point
- Once purchased, your ticket cannot be exchanged, transferred, or resold
- Admission will not be given to the event without a valid ticket unless the event is explicitly non-ticketed
- For the safety of our visitors, The Union, MMU reserves the right to refuse admission, and may, on occasion conduct security searches
- The Union, MMU reserves the right to alter or vary the content or timing of the event due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control without being obliged to refund or exchange tickets
- The Union, MMU cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property that you bring to the event
- Personal arrangements you make concerning the event, for example travel and accommodation costs, are made at your own risk, and The Union, MMU cannot be held financially responsible for any losses
- The Union, MMU will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by, suffered, or incurred by the visitors, which include:
- Breakdown of machinery or equipment
- Failure of supply of electricity or other utilities, leakage of water, fire, flood & explosion
- Strike or labour dispute, external road or building works, Government controls, restrictions or prohibitions or any other Government act or omission whether local or national
- Act of terrorism or any circumstances outside the control of The Union, MMU which may cause the event to be interrupted or cancelled
- CCTV is active for security purposes during the event and visitors may also be filmed or recorded for promotional content
- We may use your email address to specifically contact you about any changes to the event (e.g. rescheduling or cancellation). 11. All events are restricted to age 18+ unless specifically noted on the event page. All guests are required to provide proof of age if asked by the security staff. You can be refused entry if you don’t provide an ID. Acceptable forms of ID: a photo driving licence, passport, or proof of age card (such as the PASS card from the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme).
- We will always respect your privacy and any personal communication and will always comply with relevant data protection legislation
- If you have any queries regarding your ticket order, please call 0161 247 1162 or contact theunion@mmu.ac.uk
