THE BLOCK PARTY (Big BU Welcome Party)

Student only event! ….

Block party returns …  with Bournemouth’s biggest BU welcome party! Hosted at  4 uni halls , Dorchester House, Lyme Regis, Purbeck House, Bailey Point🏠

in partnership with KR events x ResLifeBu x Yugo x unite students x The Block Party x IQ

For the first time ever the Block Party comes to BU accommodation for a Welcome Party that spans across all of your halls of residence

sponsored by Barcardi breezer 

free giveaways from barcardi breezer!

Friday 26th September 2025 

3pm – 10pm ⏰

The line up 😍

Venue 1: 

Dorchester House – The Wild West Pre-party (3:00–6:00pm) Garden party vibes 

• · Theme: Western
• ·  Cowboy-themed , cowgirl hats, bandanas, dress up advised but not essential 
• · Music: Cheese, sing a longs, club classics 
• · FREE Bucking bronco, photo ops with western backdrops, giveaways and more 
• · FREE beer upon entry (first come, first serve)

Address: 138b Holdenhurst road, Bournemouth

Venue 2: 

Lyme Regis – The International Carnival (5:00–8:00pm) Carnival vibes 

• · Theme: International carnival
• · Music: International, reggaeton, carnival vibes 
• · Professional face painter, glitter, interactive photobooth
• · Food & Drinks: Popcorn machine, slushies and more

Address: 69 Holdenhurst road, Bournemouth 

Venue 3:

Purbeck House – Backyard BBQ (5:00–8:00pm)

• · Theme: Backyard beach BBQ vibes
• · Deck chairs, beach balls, beach vibes 
• · Music: Commercial, house, garage, charts
• · Outdoor games (limbo, beer pong, basketball)
• · Free BBQ food (thanks to Nala Lounge)

Address: 5-7 Oxford Road, Bournemouth 

Venue 4: 

Bailey Point – The House Party (7:00–10:00pm)

• · Theme: Throwback RNB, HIP HOP / Rooftop house party
• ·  Red cups,  sunglasses, retro vibes 
• · Music: Retro R&B/ throwbacks / HipHop 
• · Limbo, party games, prize giveaways
• · White lie T-shirts (downstairs in the common room aka the lounge)
• · Free pizza (thanks to el murrino)

Address: St Paul’s pl, Bournemouth (access from oxford road opposite co-op and Purbeck house)

 all  Halls are within a 5 minute walk from each other 🙂 

Either join us from start to finish all the way from Dorchester to Bailey collecting freebies along the way or just pop in for your halls party, either way make sure you get your FREE ticket today

One FREE ticket, 4 MASSIVE themed events, across ONE day, Access all venues 

more information: 

Free drinks available at some of the halls –   Your welcome to also bring your own drinks 🥤 at every venue 

FREE ENTRY – WITH A TICKET ONLY! plus you MUST BE A STUDENT TO ATTEND THIS EVENT 🎟️ 

Official After party 10pm – 5am @ KR events: Fire Fridays, Bar so (keep your wristband on for queue jump and discounted entry) Tickets for the after party: https://fatso.ma/2mpN

Address of after party: Bar so, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AG 

Need help contact: us on Instagram @kreventsuk @ResLife  @Yugos / or text/call 07914 391156 

Valid Student ID needed on entry and your ticket 🎟️ 

FOLLOW US || Facebook: KR Events || Instagram: @KREVENTSUK || Snapchat: kr-events. Tag us in your stories on the night to win VIP event treats  x 

Disclaimer: As food will be provided at this event if you have allergies, you are responsible for your own safety and actions throughout this event. 

If you carry an EpiPen please ensure you bring this with you on the day, as allergens will be present. 

Please let a member of staff know if you have any allergies prior to consumption. 

By signing up for a ticket and attending this event, you are agreeing to this disclaimer.

Accessibility Overview

All venues  are fully accessible, however, if you have any concerns please read our accessibility disclosure below and contact reslife@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Accessibility Disclosure 

At Reslife BU we aim to organise and deliver as many fully accessible events as possible. However, we recognise that this is not always possible, so, if you have any questions regarding the accessibility of this, or any other, event, we encourage you to contact us at reslife@bournemouth.ac.uk and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss these with you.