Your student city guide to living in Bath

While life as a student should be mainly focused on your studies, we don’t want you to forget that there’s more to it! We advise our students to take full advantage of the city they are studying in whilst they are there. Below we will talk about a variety of student favourite places you can visit in the home of one of our top student accommodations, The Brook, in Bath.

Focusing on your studies

Nobody likes commutes, so most students opt for accommodations within a short distance to their university. Having a short commute makes the stress of daily student life lesser, having to worry less about getting to your lectures in the mornings! And spending less time just getting to and from, leaving more room for studying and fun activities. Our accommodation in Bath, The Brook is a short bus journey to The Uni of Bath, Bath Spa university and Bath College. Also, if you love Bath but want to study in Bristol, we are just a relatively short train ride away from The Uni of Bristol too!

Places to study

While The Brook and your University provide study spaces (head over to our website to check out our spaces and amenities built especially for our students) you may want a variety of spaces to study in! Well, Bath has plenty:
 

  • The Virgil Building in the city centre is a student hub with plenty of study space

  • Bath central library with free Wi-Fi and Free computers to use you can’t go wrong, you can even borrow a tablet for free and make use of the photocopying facilities! You can also borrow books at the self-serve kiosks

  • Society Café, Forum Coffee House, Hunter & Sons and Boston Tea Party are just a handful of Cafes in Bath that offer good facilities for working in!  

Nightlife

We know how much many students enjoy the nightlife aspect of university! And while Bath doesn’t compare to bigger cities like Manchester and London, it still has a lot to offer with many hotspots in the city centre being frequented by students. Below we have bullet pointed some student favourites, from chilled pubs and bars where you can have a drink and a chat to lively clubs and bars where you can dance and get lost in the crowds!
 

  • Labyrinth is a nightclub boasting multiple bars and clubrooms, meaning you’ve got a variety of options all in the same place!

  • Zero/Zero is a nightclub with one massive underground dancefloor; it’s something different to the usual clubs. And it has plenty of cheap drink options, perfect for students!

  • Belushi’s is a smaller bar, offering a relaxed atmosphere during the week. Perfect for hanging out after a tough day at uni!

  • Turtle Bay is a known classic, their bottomless brunch is worth the money and their Caribbean-inspired food is amazing.

  • There are plenty of classic pubs scattered around Bath offering well known British pub food and pints. Of course there is also a few Weatherspoon’s.

Activities

It’s so important for students to decompress and escape their studies occasionally! And it’s important to have a variety of ways to do that, from cheap and cheerful park days to amazing experiences you won’t get anywhere else, Bath has so many options when it comes to spending a little time or a full-blown day out and about. Below we have listed just some places and ideas for you to know what your options are when coming to Bath.

Budget friendly and free activities

  • A walk along the skyline trail, spend some time appreciating the city from afar along this scenic trail.

  • Visit Alexanda Park, and read a book, have a picnic or just a stroll while surrounded by greenery.

  • Take a walk along the Canals, Bath is surrounded by scenic walkways that are a popular escape from the bustling of the city.

Cultural experiences

  • Visit the Roman Baths; one of the most iconic cultural sites in the UK, plus students receive free entry!

  • The Jane Austen Centre is a brilliant place for literature geeks, and anyone looking for an immersive experience set in the past.

  • Walk around the city and explore its famous architecture, like the Royal Cresent and Pulteney Bridge.

  • Visit Holburne Museum, with so many things going on in this museum from historical collections to featured events and even rooms featured in Bridgerton.

Fun activities

  • Victoria Falls Adventure Golf is open year-round and is the perfect activity to enjoy with friends for a little bit of fun competition.

  • If you’re sporty, Mendip Activity Centre is the perfect place to visit, with caving, climbing, Snowsport and more activities available.

  • Boom Battle Bar has many competitive social games like axe throwing, shuffleboard and augmented reality darts, perfect for a duo or groups.

Now you have an idea what you can fill your days with while studying in Bath, why not have a look at our accommodation at The Brook and explore what we have to offer you here.