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Spaces for Hire

Bath Spa University offers a wide range of inspiring spaces that are available for external organisations to hire.

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Our facilities

From elegant Georgian meeting rooms to state-of-the-art TV studios, performance and rehearsal venues, science labs and creative spaces, there’s something to suit every meeting, event or production. You'll find outstanding facilities on both our Newton Park and Locksbrook campuses, as well as at Oldfield Park Theatre Workshops near Bath city centre.

All of our locations offer on-site parking and can include catering, accommodation and specialist technical or academic support – creating bespoke packages tailored to your needs.

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Conference and meeting spaces

Host your next meeting, away day or conference in inspiring surroundings. Our campuses balance beautiful period buildings and breath-taking settings with ultramodern facilities – from an elegant Georgian manor house to our award-winning Locksbrook campus, recognised by RIBA for its innovative design.

Versatile rooms for meetings, workshops and conferences
Bath city-centre and nearby countryside locations
On-site parking, catering and accommodation available
Modern AV and video-conferencing facilities
Expert support from our on-site events and technical teams.

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Performance and rehearsal spaces

We offer a range of professional performance and rehearsal spaces for hire at our Newton Park campus, just outside the historic city of Bath, and at our Oldfield Park Theatre Studios, in the city centre. From fully equipped theatres to versatile studios, our venues support rehearsals, productions, workshops and community events.

University Theatre – adaptable 186-seat black box theatre with flexible seating
Michael Tippett Centre – 150-seat concert hall and rehearsal space with outstanding acoustics
Rehearsal studios – various studios for music, drama or dance, with sprung Harlequin flooring, mirrors, curtain tabs and combat mats
Technical and front of house support – lighting, sound, staging, and box office assistance available
Opportunities to work with skilled Bath Spa students – across dance, drama, music and technical disciplines.

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TV studios and media spaces

Our industry-standard TV, audio and post-production facilities at Newton Park support film, broadcast and virtual production.

TV Studio A – large, versatile multi-camera studio with green/blue-screen capability, and full production support if required
TV Studio B – compact studio for interviews, small-scale filming and motion capture
Studio Gallery and green room – professional control room with easy access backstage area
Podcast Studio – soundproofed recording space with professional microphones
Editing and Audio Post-Production Suites – HD editing, colour grading and Pro Tools mixing suites
Viewing Theatre – intimate 4K screening space with 5.1 surround sound
Opportunities to collaborate with skilled Bath Spa students – across film, TV, audio and post-production disciplines.