Campus Tours and Talk and Tours
If you can't make an Open Day, you can visit Bath Spa for a tour, led by a Student Ambassador.
How to visit us
If you've heard of Bath Spa University, you probably know about our amazing locations.
Newton Park is a breathtaking nature campus situated just outside Bath. It's a blend of old and new: you'll learn in modern teaching and learning spaces and 18th-century buildings.
Locksbrook Campus is a beautiful redesign of a 1970s factory building. Closer to the city centre but still at the edge of Bath, it's home to our Art, Design, Film, and Media students.
If you're interested in visiting these campuses, you can do so in a few ways, including virtual and guided, in-person tours.
Talk and Tours
Start with a talk about life at BSU, followed by a guided tour of the campus. Talk and Tours typically take two hours and we schedule them several times a year.
You'll get to learn about the campus you're visiting, including the key features, facilities, and activities that make up the BSU environment. After this, our Student Ambassador will guide you around the inspiring surroundings and facilities. This is a great chance to talk to current students and learn about student life.
Newton Park Campus
Locksbrook Campus
Campus Tours
Take a guided tour of our campuses with a Student Ambassador. We offer tours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Campus tours usually take an hour.
Please give us a few different dates and times that suit you – this will help us to find you a slot. After you submit the booking form, we'll confirm the date and time of your campus tour within five working days.
FAQs
Which campus should I visit?
Check the key facts section of the course web page to find out where most teaching takes place.
Can I view the accommodation?
We don’t open our accommodation during Campus Tours or Talk and Tours. You can see our university halls in two ways:
- Book an Open Day
- Attend an Offer Holder Day (by invitation only).
You can also take an online tour of our accommodation.
Will I meet course tutors?
Course leaders aren’t available during Campus Tours or Talk and Tours. You can meet our academic staff in two ways:
- Book an Open Day
- Attend an Offer Holder Day (by invitation only).
You can also email your course leader if you have questions about the course. You’ll find their contact details on the course web page.
Where is the meeting/registration point?
Our Newton Park tours start at Main House.
Locksbrook Campus visitors should register at the reception desk just inside the building’s main entrance.
What if I get lost on the day?
We’ll send you a map by email before you arrive. Please use this to find your way back to your registration point, and our friendly receptionists can put you back in touch with us.
How can I contact the University?
If you have any questions about the tours, please contact us at campustours@bathspa.ac.uk.
How to get here
Tours take place at our Newton Park and Locksbrook campuses.
Parking
You won't need to pay for parking onsite if you arrive in the vehicle you registered on the booking form. Blue Badge holders can park next to Main House, the Commons building and the main entrance to Locksbrook. Please display your badge prominently.
Public transport
You'll find the bus station next to Bath Spa Railway Station. From here you can take the U5 bus which runs from the city centre to Newton Park Campus. Alight at Lower Bristol Road for access to Locksbrook Campus (across the river).
Other ways to explore our campuses
Virtual tour
You can access a personalised 360° virtual tour from the comfort of your home. Choose your subject area to find the study spaces and facilities that you'd be using most as a BSU student.
Open the virtual tourOpen Days
Open Days are the best way to explore a university before you apply. They're your chance to ask questions, see what the facilities include, and explore where you'll be living. You can talk to tutors, current students and staff in other teams, such as Admissions and Student Finance.
Book an Open Day