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University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY

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Summary

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Service View
- Campus parking is located across the Claverton Down site.
  The 2 main car parks are East and West, each has more than 10 Blue Badge bays, and 6 electric vehicle charge bays.
  There is a mix of permit only, and paid parking, depending on the location and timing.
  Signage explaining parking fees is located throughout the parking.
  There are no cash payment machines, payment is by app only.

Getting Here

By Road View
- The University of Bath is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
  From the M4 Junction 18, take the A46 towards Bath for 10km.
  At the junction with the A4 turn right onto London Road West (A4) and follow the road for 2km to the junction with Cleveland Place.
  Take the left hand lane (signed for through traffic) across the bridge and straight ahead onto Bathwick Street (A36), after 750m bear right at the junction with the Warminster road and continue up the hill to the roundabout.
  Take the first turning up Bathwick Hill which is signposted University of Bath and American Museum.
  At the top of the hill keep straight ahead onto Claverton Down Road.
  The clearly marked turning is 50m on the left.
  There is a one-way system in operation on the campus.
- There is permit parking available in East and West Car Parks, as well as various other car parks around the campus.
  Pay and Display parking is available in the East car park extension, South car park PA and car park PG to the side of the Sports Training Village.
- For more information on campus car parks please click here (opens new tab).
By Bus View
- Bath Unibus, operated by First Buses, has two routes U1 and U2.
  The buses drop off at Arrivals Square in the centre of the campus.
  Bath Unibus Service U1 runs between the University of Bath, the City Centre and Oldfield Park, and runs 24/7.
  A reduced frequency U1 service runs during the university holidays.
  Bath Unibus Service U2 runs between the University and Oldfield Park during the university term time.
- For more information on the Bath Unibus services to the university please click here (opens new tab).
By Train View
- The nearest Railway Station is Bath Spa.
- Bath Spa Station is located in the centre of the city, approximately 1.5 miles west of the campus.
  Bath Unibus Service U1 can be taken from the station to the campus.
  There are frequent train services from London, Bristol, the southwest and South Wales to Bath Spa Railway Station.
- For more information on trains to Bath Spa please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Bath Spa Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Links View
- Please see the Travel Advice page on the university web site for more information on getting to Bath and the Campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
AccessAble Related Links View
- Campus Car Parks AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

Useful Information

The Disability Service provides study related advice and support for applicants, current students and staff regarding a range of disabilities.
They are based at 4 West.
To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
Email: [email protected].
Student Support are the first point of contact for a range of information and support services.
They are based in The Roper Centre, 4 West, and the helpdesk is open between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday.
To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
Email: [email protected].
The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team are responsible for undergraduate recruitment, admissions and outreach.
They also support the faculties, school and Doctoral College with postgraduate recruitment.
The Admissions Office where the team are based is located on Level 2 of Wessex House.
To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
Telephone Number: 01225 383 019.
Email: [email protected].
Student Accommodation manages university accommodation for students on campus and in the city centre.
They also advise students and landlords about private renting.
They are located in the West Accommodation Centre in Polden.
To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
Email: [email protected].
Use this map to find accessible parking spaces and routes on the Claverton Down campus.
To see more information on Campus Accessibility Map please click here (opens new tab).

Site/Campus Car Park (West Car Park PW)

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Car Park View
- The car park is located off Quarry Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are West 8 and West 10.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- Parking charges apply to visitors only.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
Drop Off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
Car Park Access View
- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the 8 West building entrance.
Comments View
- There are no on-site payment machines, payment if required is by phone app only.

Site/Campus Car Park (South Car Parks PA, PB, PC and PD)

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Car Park View
- The car park is located off Convocation Way.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Milner Centre and the Sports Training Village.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
Drop Off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
Car Park Access View
- There is step free access from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.

Site/Campus Car Park (East Car Park PE)

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Car Park View
- The car park is located off Convocation Avenue.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Edge, East building and The Lime Tree.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 440cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
Drop Off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
Car Park Access View
- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Edge building.

Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park K)

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Car Park View
- The car park is located at the north end of Brandon Walk.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Wolfson accommodation block.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- Parking charges apply to visitors only.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
Drop Off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
Car Park Access View
- There is not step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Wolfson east entrance.

Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park G)

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Car Park View
- The car park is located at the rear of the Sports Training Village, off Convocation Avenue.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sports Training Village.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 435cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
- Parking charges apply to visitors only.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
Drop Off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
Car Park Access View
- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Sports Training Village main entrance.