Wills Hall is built around a 19th-century house set in beautiful grounds on the edge of the Downs with splendid views to the north. The site and grounds were presented to the University by Mr H H Wills, and the main building and Old Quad were built by his brother, Sir George Wills, and opened in 1929. New wings, XYZ and UVW, were added in 1962 and 1990, and together form New Quad. The Hall provides accommodation for some 340 students. In New Quad students in XYZ share washing facilities, whilst those in UVW have individual WCs and showers.
Fees reflect the different facilities.
All blocks have kitchens equipped with microwaves. There is a non-denominational chapel in the grounds which was the gift of Dame Monica Wills, in which services are held every Sunday during term. The Hall has a weekly formal dinner on Fridays followed by a disco. Breakfast and other evening meals are self-service. Members of Hall come from all kinds of backgrounds, which makes for an exciting community, and students and staff work together to create a friendly, student-centred atmosphere.