Natural landmarks · South West England
Bath Spa University
In or near Priston.
Bath Spa University — a university in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bath Spa University is a university located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bath Spa University is an institution located in South-East England. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, focusing on creativity and sustainability. The university is known for its scenic campus and commitment to the arts and humanities.
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Background
History
The institution can trace its roots back to the foundation of the Bath School of Art in 1852, following the impact of The Great Exhibition of 1851. In 1946, Bath Teacher Training College was opened on the Newton Park campus, as part of the post-war initiatives to fill wartime teaching shortages. It was a women's college offering two year courses, under the Principal Mary Dawson. The present institution was formed in 1975 as Bath College of Higher Education by the merger of Bath Teacher Training College and Bath College of Domestic Science. In 1983 Bath Academy of Art also merged into the college. In 1992, the college was granted degree-awarding powers and in 1997 adopted the name Bath Spa…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3756, -2.4383
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Newton St. Loe
- Postcode
- BA2 9BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Established
- 2005
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3091754 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bath Spa University (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Newton Park
Historic houses · 0.0 km
University Theatre
Theatres · 0.1 km
Amphitheatre
Theatres · 0.1 km
Michael Tippett Centre
Theatres · 0.2 km
Cascade
Waterfalls · 0.2 km
Newton St Loe Castle
Hill forts · 0.3 km
Gatehouse 35 Metres To West Of The Castle Keep
Castles · 0.3 km
Church of the Holy Trinity, Newton St Loe
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Obelisk monument to Edward Gore Langton, in churchyard to north east of Holy Trinity Church
Forts · 0.9 km
Newton St Loe
Castles · 1.1 km
Centenary Wood Campsite
Campsites · 1.5 km
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 285m north west of Manor Farm
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
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Michael Tippett Centre
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Newton St Loe Castle
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Where to eat & stay near Bath Spa University
Places to stay
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Centenary Wood Campsite
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Corston Fields Farm
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Bury View Farm
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Bath Marina & Caravan Park
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Cleeve Hill Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Penn Hill CL Site
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
The Bath Coffee Company
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bath Spa University?
- Bath Spa University is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 9BQ), in the parish of Newton St. Loe.
- What is Bath Spa University?
- Bath Spa University — a university in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bath Spa University?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 9BQ.
- When was Bath Spa University built?
- Built or established in 2005.
- Is Bath Spa University a protected site?
- Yes — Bath Spa University is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bath Spa University free to visit?
- Yes, Bath Spa University is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bath Spa University?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 9BQ.