(As we adapt our service in line with the latest government guidance on COVID-19, this information is subject to change).
Thornbank Gardens is accommodation for 221 postgraduates and exchange students.
There are four blocks of single and mixed-sex flats, each shared by eight to ten students.
Living in a University managed building means your accommodation is looked after by our experienced house keeping team.
Thornbank Gardens is located in the Oldfield Park area of Bath, a ten-minute walk from the main shops and culture of the city centre. It is also a ten-minute walk to the local shops and cafes in Moorland Road.
A bus stop with regular buses to campus is just a few minutes' walk away, so you can easily get to campus.
Our student hub in the city centre, The Virgil Building, is a 15 minute walk away.
To make you feel safe and at home, Thornbank Gardens has a secure living environment, with swipe card access to the buildings and flats.
There is a launderette in the complex, so you don't have to go far to do your laundry.
All of our University accommodation is smoke free.
How much it costs to live in Thornbank Gardens from 2020 to 2021.
A studio in Thornbank Gardens costs £185 a week.
This is £9,487.86 for the full 51 weeks and two days contract.
An en-suite bedroom in Thornbank Gardens costs £170 a week.
This is £8,718.57 for the full 51 weeks and two days contract.
An en-suite bedroom in Thornbank Gardens costs £170 a week.
This is £6,460 for the full contract and £3,157.14 for semester one.
View an en-suite bedroom in Thornbank Gardens in 360 degrees. Images show typical Thornbank Gardens rooms for illustrative purposes; individual accommodation may vary.
The bedrooms in Thornbank Gardens give you everything you need to work, rest and relax.
Images show typical Thornbank Gardens rooms for illustrative purposes; individual accommodation may vary.
Each flat has a large communal kitchen, perfect for cooking meals and socialising with your flatmates.
In the kitchen you will find everything you need for preparing meals:
Images show typical Thornbank Gardens rooms for illustrative purposes; individual accommodation may vary.
There is a communal lounge on the ground floor, where you can relax and socialise with your housemates.
The lounge has:
Explore Thornbank Gardens further. Images show typical Thornbank Gardens rooms for illustrative purposes; individual accommodation may vary.
A typical bedroom floor plan for Thornbank Gardens. This is an example, not all bedrooms are exactly the same.
There is no accessible accommodation for students with disabilities in Thornbank Gardens.
If you have a disability or additional needs, you can choose to live in one of the specially adapted bedrooms in our on-campus accommodation.
The variety of benefits included in the price of your accommodation.
We will clean some areas of your accommodation for you, but you are responsible for keeping your rooms clean and tidy.
We have a security team who are available on-call 24 hours a day, to keep you safe around the clock. This includes a dedicated accommodation security officer.
The University postal service delivers your post to shared, passcode-protected mailboxes located in the social space. These are allocated by kitchen group and you get your mailbox passcode when you move in.
Mail that requires your signature will be held at The Virgil Building.
You can collect your parcels from The Virgil Building.
You could also pick up parcels from:
You get insurance cover for your belongings as part of your accommodation package, to protect your belongings.
Settling into your new home at University, building relationships, cooking meals and cleaning with your housemates can be daunting, but your Student Living Ambassadors are here to help.
The Student Living Ambassadors are friendly faces to help out with any queries or concerns you may have, as well as running social activities and making sure you're aware of the latest events and updates.
The Student Living Ambassadors will regularly check-in with you and your flatmates via Microsoft Teams calls. However, if you need help or advice with life in halls, you can schedule a one-to-one call with a Student Living Ambassador at any time by contacting livingsupport@bath.ac.uk. Find out more here.
‘Finding new friends, socialising and having people who always support and help you are the best things that I found at the University Accommodation this year.’
Find out if you're eligible to apply for this accommodation
Apply to live in Thornbank GardensSpeak to our accommodation team.