Bath Sword Club uses the facilities at the University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY
- How to get to the University by car
- How to get to the University by public transport
- The University Campus
- Founders Hall
- Sports Training Village (STV)
How To Get To Bath University By Car
From the South (A36)
At Limpley Stoke on the A36 turn left at the traffic lights by the Viaduct pub.
The road climbs to the top of the escarpment. At the mini roundabout, turn right. After ca half a mile, turn right into the University on Norwood Avenue.
From the West (A36)
Take the Ring Road (A36) to the south of Bath. The railway goes over the road near the station. There is then a stretch of dual carriageway which then becomes single again. There is a set of traffic lights with the railway crossing the road on a steel bridge. After another 400 yards, turn right at the roundabout into Bathwick Hill. The road climbs to the top of the escarpment. After ca 400 yards on the flat, turn left into the University on Norwood Avenue.
From the East (A4)
The A4 into Bath turns left on to the Ring Road. The road goes past the fire station and turns right at a small roundabout. At the next (larger) roundabout take the first exit, Bathwick Hill. The road climbs to the top of the escarpment. After ca 400 yards on the flat, turn left into the University on Norwood Avenue.
The University Campus
Enter the University on Norwood Avenue from Claverton Down Road. The road twists around the new Sports Training Village buildings on the right hand side.
Take the road to the right at the end of the Sports Training Village to the East car park and park your car.
How To Get To Bath University By public transport
By Bus Buses 18 and 418, branded “The Bright Orange” and operated by First Somerset & Avon, depart from Railway Street behind the Bus Station (which is opposite Bath Spa Railway Station) approximately every 10 minutes during term and less frequently at other times. Buses 20A/20C circular routes connect the university via Weston, Twerton, Whiteway, Combe Down and Widcombe Hill. Check First's guide for ticket options or phone 0845 606 4446 for more information.
Buses U6 and U7 are operated by Bath Bus Company from Moorland Road to the University via the Guildhall. Please phone 01225 330 444 for information.
Buses terminate in the University next to the Founders Sports Hall.
Founders Hall
We normally fence in the Founders Sports Hall, building no 5 on the map.
Park in the East car park. We use a fire door to get into the Founders Hall and the entrance is not marked in any way, it is just a plain blue door.
On a few evenings a year the Club is relocated to the Sports Training Village. You will have driven past the Sports Training Village on the way to the East Car Park. Use the main entrance which brings you into the Upper Level.
We use the following facilities in the STV:
Netball Courts
As you walk along the main passage on the Upper Level you will see a sports hall below on your left. The hall contains the Netball Courts. Take the steps (or the lift) to the Lower Level. Then take the corridor to the right of the fitness room.
Fencing Salle
Take the steps (or the lift) to the Lower Level. Then take the corridor away from the fitness room, turn left at the running track, up the stairs into the field events hall, through the doors opposite and down the corridor. Yes, it is quite a long way!
Indoor Jumps & Throws
Take the steps (or the lift) to the Lower Level. Then take the corridor away from the fitness room, turn left at the running track, up the stairs into the hall.
Lecture Room
Walk along the main passage on the Upper Level and turn right through the double doors onto the balcony overlooking the tennis courts. At the end of the balcony turn left, the Lecture Room is on the left.
Board Room
Walk along the main passage on the Upper Level as far as you can go. Yes, it is quite a long way! Go into the café and turn left. The Board Room is at the far end of the cafÉ.
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