Join our Easter at Bath WhatsApp channel to get reminders and up-to-date information. If your friends are all going away over the vacation and you would like to meet new friends, then why not sign up to our buddying scheme .

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Easter at Bath Photo Competition

Take part in our exciting new photo competition for international students. There are three categories in which you can enter, each with a prize of £100 in vouchers of your choice. Prizes will be awarded by the Mayor of Bath at a social event and exhibition in April.

Sports Pass

The Team Bath Sports Pass can be used during the Easter vacation; if you haven’t already activated your free sports pass then please do so by visiting STV reception. You can book courts to play sport with friends or Swim in the SwimFit lanes. The Sports Training Village has reduced holiday opening hours over the Easter break.

Library Resources

The Library also has a number of resources available to you over the break. As well as holding a large film collection for loan, you can access Kanopy (24,000+ films), BOB - boxsets on demand and popular magazines from around the world through Press Reader. If you like reading, why not explore the Library's thematic book lists Reading for Pleasure.

Here are some ideas of other things to do:

• Bath Skyline Park Run. The Bath Skyline Park Run takes place every Saturday . It starts just outside the University grounds. Run, jog or walk the 5km course. Free to enter but you need to register first.

• Visit the Roman Baths. Students who are studying on a course that lasts longer than a year and who live on campus, in Bath, or anywhere in North East Somerset are eligible to apply for a Student Discovery Card for no cost. This will entitle you to free entry to the Roman Baths.

• Take a look around the Victoria Art Gallery. Free entry with a Discovery Card

• Spend an afternoon at the Holburne Museum. Free to students with University of Bath Library card

• Challenge yourself to do the Bath Skyline Walk. This walk runs very close to University grounds. You can do the whole 6 mile walk at once or break it down in stages. As well as spectacular views of Bath, this time of year you are likely to see woodland flowers and lambs in the fields.

• Explore some of the parks in and around Bath. Parade Gardens in the city centre has pretty flower displays overlooking the River Avon and Pulteney Weir. Free entry with a Discovery Card. Alexandra Park has panoramic views of Bath. Free entry. Sydney Gardens at the bottom of Bathwick Hill overlooks the canal. Free entry. Royal Victoria Park has flowers, botanical gardens, areas for ball games and picnics - all close to the Royal Crescent. Free entry.

Ideas for less than £10

• Explore Bristol. Plenty to see, and quick and easy to reach by train.
• Visit the city of Wells or the town of Glastonbury. Easy to reach by bus. Wells is the smallest city in England and as well as a beautiful cathedral and reputedly the oldest street in Europe, it has pretty buildings and gardens.
• From Wells you can take another bus to Cheddar where you can walk up the amazing gorge, see Cheddar cheese being made and/or sample some of the cider for which Somerset is renowned. Alternatively you can catch a bus to Glastonbury. Glastonbury is steeped in superstition and has many quirky shops as well as the famous Glastonbury Tor.
• Take the train to Bradford-on-Avon. Wander round the shops and tea-rooms, picnic by the river or, for the more energetic, wander back to Bath along the scenic canal towpath.

For other events taking place in and around the Bath and Bristol area take a look at Visit Bath's What's On Guide and Visit Bristol Easter in Bristol guide.

Wellbeing

Student Support will be available throughout the vacation period from 9am - 5pm via studentsupport@bath.ac.uk. If you need advice outside these hours our Be Well - Talk now service provides free confidential advice and support to you wherever you are in the world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also access urgent support. If you have an emergency, ring 999 or University Security (O1225 383 999) if you are on campus or in University accommodation.

Transport

Buses will run a reduced service over the vacation period. Further information on bus times can be found on our webpage

Supermarkets in Bath

Most supermarkets in Bath will be closed on Easter Sunday (31st March). Some may also have shorter opening hours on Good Friday (29th March) and Easter Monday (1st April).

Food outlets opening times

Check the opening times for all the food and drink outlets and shops on campus; this page is updated each week.

University offices

Most University staff will be on holiday from the end of Thursday 28th March returning on Wednesday 3rd April, so offices on campus and in University buildings will be closed. Our Security Team will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the period as normal.