Living in University accommodation?

If you are living in University halls, you are welcome to join in the ResLife programme of activities. Most events are free, but spaces are limited and need to be booked in advance.

Summer volunteering

If you wish to spend some time doing something enjoyable that helps others, then there are a number of volunteering opportunities available, ranging from one-off events like assisting at the Bath Beast Cycle event or weekly sessions such as supporting older people.

Sports Pass

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

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 BOB - boxsets on demand and popular magazines from around the world through Press Reader.

Here are some ideas:

• Visit the Roman Baths at sunset. The Baths are stunning at this time of day and often much quieter. 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

• Go for a walk, picnic or bbq. The Sunny Days in Bath Guide has a list of things to do on a sunny day and top places to go.

• 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.

Further afield:

• 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.

Take a look at Visit Bath's What's On Guide and Visit Bristol's What's On Guide to get regular updates on what is going on locally. The Student Offers on the Visit Bath website gives a range of discounts, and the student guide section of the What's On in Bath is particularly useful. Sign up to Eventbrite too.

The Total Guide to Bath is a great resource to find out about best eating places, nightlife and things to do with friends. The Lifestyle section also has plenty of ideas on how to spend a day from water-sports activities to bike rides. If you are planning to go further afield then the TOTUM membership gives students a range of discounts on festivals, gigs and theatre tickets.

If you fancy a trip away over the summer, last year Blackbullion compiled a list of the 7 most affordable cities for students.

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

Supermarkets in Bath will be open as normal, with the exception of the Bank Holiday on 26 August.

Food outlets opening times

Check the opening times for all the food and drink outlets and shops on campus.

University offices

Offices on campus and in University buildings will be closed on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 August. Our Security Team will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the period as normal.