Located next to the River Avon in Bath city centre, the open-plan building has technical workshops surrounded by open, flexible studio spaces, as well as large, open social areas. An amazingly inspirational place for you to flourish.
Locksbrook Campus is in a central location in the city, and is virtually next door to Bath Spa student accommodation on the Lower Bristol Road, 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 what an amazingly inspirational space it is to come together to design, make, do, create and learn in.
Bath School of Art, Film and Media and Bath School of Design, Locksbrook Rd, Bath, BA1 3EL
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.
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.
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.
There are 68 car parking spaces at Locksbrook Campus and a permit is needed to use them. We encourage staff and students to use public transport wherever possible and not to park on the streets surrounding the building.
If the car park is full, you can park at our Bath Spa University Park and Ride, Lower Bristol Road, BA2 9EU.
During Open Days and Offer Holder Days all parking on campus is reserved for Blue Badge holders.
For the 10 June Open Day, please park at Rotork, Rotork House, Brassmill Ln, Bath BA1 3JQ, where there'll be shuttle buses running regularly to and from Locksbrook Campus. Or if you'd prefer it's about a 10 minute walk.
For our other events unless otherwise stated, please park at our parking spaces on Lower Bristol Road (Bath Spa University Sports Ground), where there will be shuttle buses running regularly to and from Locksbrook Campus.
For more information about student parking, please see our terms and conditions.
The U5 service takes you from the centre of Bath to Newton Park.
Locksbrook Campus is just a short walk from the Burnham Road bus stop.
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.
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