Locksbrook Campus – Bath Spa University
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Locksbrook Campus – Bath Spa University
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Locksbrook Campus
Our state-of-the-art Locksbrook Campus is a truly inspirational place for creativity to flourish.
Located next to the River Avon in Bath city centre, Locksbrook is an open-plan building with
technical workshops
surrounded by flexible studio spaces, as well as spacious social areas.
It's a few minutes' walk from Bath Spa student accommodation on Lower Bristol Road, which is reached via a pedestrian bridge across the river. The riverside cycle path connecting our Newton Park campus to Bath’s railway and bus stations also borders the site, making it easily accessible from further afield.
Locksbrook has received both a
RIBA South West Award
and
RIBA National Award
, recognising and celebrating this inspirational space, in which our students and staff come together to design, make, do, create and learn.
The campus also hosts our
Degree Shows
– an annual showcase of the extraordinary achievements of our graduating Art and Design students, and one of the most anticipated events in the BSU calendar.
Open Days
Get a taste of life at BSU – come to an
Open Day
.
Book your place
A glimpse inside Locksbrook Campus
Our facilities
Locksbrook campus is home to specialist workshops, tools and creative spaces that will enable you to create and design to your full capability. Supported by expert dedicated technicians, students have access to a full range of resources throughout their studies.
Art and Design Facilities
Virtual tour
Download our campus map
Explore our interactive campus map
An iconic building in Bath
Originally designed by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw in 1976, Bath Spa University has spent the last few years revitalising this Grade II listed building, and creating a new history for this iconic building. Grimshaw Architects have worked closely with Bath Spa University to transform the building into an extraordinary facility for artists and designers to flourish.
Facilities
The new building is open-plan, with large, adaptable spaces. It has a permanent gallery for the display of artwork, as well as a café. There are large, open social areas with open-access computer facilities, presentation spaces, a rooftop pavilion for reflection and project work, plus an art shop that will promote student and graduate work.
Accommodation
Locksbrook Campus has a range of accommodation options - there’s Twerton Mill, Charlton Court and Waterside Court on Lower Bristol Road, as well as accommodation in Bath city centre.
Travelling to Locksbrook
Car parking spaces at
Locksbrook Campus
are limited and are for staff use only. We encourage staff to use public transport wherever possible and not to park on the streets surrounding the building.
Students are directed to park at the Bath Spa University Sports Ground car park on Lower Bristol Road. Students at Locksbrook will need to apply for a Stothert and Pitt Parking Permit through the
apphub
. There are two options:
a lump sum permit which is a one-off payment of £120 per year, or
a validation permit which is an initial payment of £10 followed by a £1 payment per day, paid via the JustPark app. This permit entitles drivers to park at either Newton Park or the sports ground/Stothert and Pitt car park.
When parking at the sports ground, students will be able to catch the U5 bus to Locksbrook Campus free of charge. To access the free of charge service, please contact
transport@bathspa.ac.uk
once you've paid for your permit. You'll then be given a unique access code to use on the mTicket app. The free code will only work on the service between the sports ground/Stothert and Pitt car park and Locksbrook Campus, and return journeys.
During
Open Days
and
Offer Holder Days
, all parking on campus is reserved for Blue Badge holders. Parking information for the event can be found in your pre-event emails.
For more information about student parking,
please see our terms and conditions
.
The
U3 service
takes you from the centre of Bath to Newton Park. Locksbrook Campus is just a short walk from the Burnham Road bus stop.
The
U5 service
runs on a loop from Newton Park towards Windsor Bridge. Its route passes close to Locksbrook Campus.
Oldfield Park station
is about a 15 minute walk from Locksbrook Campus.
The
Bristol to Bath cycle path
runs alongside Locksbrook Campus.
If you’re planning to cycle to campus, please read
our bicycle parking terms and conditions
.
Accessibility
For information about accessibility on-site, please view our
accessibility guide
or contact our
student support team
.
Bath’s Clean Air Zone
Bath’s Clean Air Zone
(CAZ) currently operates in the city centre. Please be aware that when visiting us, you may have to pay a charge if you drive through the zone to get to us.
Private cars and motorbikes will not be charged in Bath’s CAZ but vehicles such as vans, taxis, light goods vehicles and some campers and Land Rovers may be charged if they do not meet required emission standards.
Check if charges apply to your vehicle
Address
Bath School of Art, Film and Media and Bath School of Design, Locksbrook Rd, Bath, BA1 3EL
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Open Days
About us
Skip to main content
Locksbrook Campus
Our state-of-the-art Locksbrook Campus is a truly inspirational place for creativity to flourish.
Located next to the River Avon in Bath city centre, Locksbrook is an open-plan building with
technical workshops
surrounded by flexible studio spaces, as well as spacious social areas.
It's a few minutes' walk from Bath Spa student accommodation on Lower Bristol Road, which is reached via a pedestrian bridge across the river. The riverside cycle path connecting our Newton Park campus to Bath’s railway and bus stations also borders the site, making it easily accessible from further afield.
Locksbrook has received both a
RIBA South West Award
and
RIBA National Award
, recognising and celebrating this inspirational space, in which our students and staff come together to design, make, do, create and learn.
The campus also hosts our
Degree Shows
– an annual showcase of the extraordinary achievements of our graduating Art and Design students, and one of the most anticipated events in the BSU calendar.
Open Days
Get a taste of life at BSU – come to an
Open Day
.
Book your place
A glimpse inside Locksbrook Campus
Our facilities
Locksbrook campus is home to specialist workshops, tools and creative spaces that will enable you to create and design to your full capability. Supported by expert dedicated technicians, students have access to a full range of resources throughout their studies.
Art and Design Facilities
Virtual tour
Download our campus map
Explore our interactive campus map
An iconic building in Bath
Originally designed by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw in 1976, Bath Spa University has spent the last few years revitalising this Grade II listed building, and creating a new history for this iconic building. Grimshaw Architects have worked closely with Bath Spa University to transform the building into an extraordinary facility for artists and designers to flourish.
Facilities
The new building is open-plan, with large, adaptable spaces. It has a permanent gallery for the display of artwork, as well as a café. There are large, open social areas with open-access computer facilities, presentation spaces, a rooftop pavilion for reflection and project work, plus an art shop that will promote student and graduate work.
Accommodation
Locksbrook Campus has a range of accommodation options - there’s Twerton Mill, Charlton Court and Waterside Court on Lower Bristol Road, as well as accommodation in Bath city centre.
Travelling to Locksbrook
Car parking spaces at
Locksbrook Campus
are limited and are for staff use only. We encourage staff to use public transport wherever possible and not to park on the streets surrounding the building.
Students are directed to park at the Bath Spa University Sports Ground car park on Lower Bristol Road. Students at Locksbrook will need to apply for a Stothert and Pitt Parking Permit through the
apphub
. There are two options:
a lump sum permit which is a one-off payment of £120 per year, or
a validation permit which is an initial payment of £10 followed by a £1 payment per day, paid via the JustPark app. This permit entitles drivers to park at either Newton Park or the sports ground/Stothert and Pitt car park.
When parking at the sports ground, students will be able to catch the U5 bus to Locksbrook Campus free of charge. To access the free of charge service, please contact
transport@bathspa.ac.uk
once you've paid for your permit. You'll then be given a unique access code to use on the mTicket app. The free code will only work on the service between the sports ground/Stothert and Pitt car park and Locksbrook Campus, and return journeys.
During
Open Days
and
Offer Holder Days
, all parking on campus is reserved for Blue Badge holders. Parking information for the event can be found in your pre-event emails.
For more information about student parking,
please see our terms and conditions
.
The
U3 service
takes you from the centre of Bath to Newton Park. Locksbrook Campus is just a short walk from the Burnham Road bus stop.
The
U5 service
runs on a loop from Newton Park towards Windsor Bridge. Its route passes close to Locksbrook Campus.
Oldfield Park station
is about a 15 minute walk from Locksbrook Campus.
The
Bristol to Bath cycle path
runs alongside Locksbrook Campus.
If you’re planning to cycle to campus, please read
our bicycle parking terms and conditions
.
Accessibility
For information about accessibility on-site, please view our
accessibility guide
or contact our
student support team
.
Bath’s Clean Air Zone
Bath’s Clean Air Zone
(CAZ) currently operates in the city centre. Please be aware that when visiting us, you may have to pay a charge if you drive through the zone to get to us.
Private cars and motorbikes will not be charged in Bath’s CAZ but vehicles such as vans, taxis, light goods vehicles and some campers and Land Rovers may be charged if they do not meet required emission standards.
Check if charges apply to your vehicle
Address
Bath School of Art, Film and Media and Bath School of Design, Locksbrook Rd, Bath, BA1 3EL
You might also be interested in
Campuses
Facilities
Open Days
About us