Any student that has just started at one of Bath’s two universities has a new city to call home. Bath has a lot to offer, from fantastic nightlife, delicious food, and historic hidden gems, so get out there and start exploring it all. We all know University is expensive, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get to make the most of the student experience. So, we have rounded up the best student deals in the city of Bath that we could find for 2022.
Adventure Golf
https://www.exceltennisbath.co.uk/adventure-golf
Putt, club and drive your way across the 18-hole adventure course. Situated in Victoria Park, with a view of the Royal crescent as a backdrop, have fun negotiating the humps, bridges and waterfall which will challenge even the most ‘Rory’ of putters. Over the festive period, they offer Glow Golf where you can play your favourite game with glow-in-the-dark balls surrounded by a fairy light lit course – just magical! Tickets cost £6 for students (prices may be different for Glow Golf).
American Museum & Gardens
https://americanmuseum.org/visit/opening-times-admission
The American museum features room-sets, collections, a gallery and temporary exhibitions, for you to discover the history of American life. Set in 125 acres of landscaped gardens there is plenty to explore y’all! Students get 50% off admission price with a valid student ID.
The Bath Brew House
https://www.cityclubapp.com/students/
The Bath Brew House have been serving up the freshest beers in Bath since 2013, with the cool quirk of having the brewery located onsite - they really know their stuff. Also offering classic pub grub and a beer garden for when it’s very occasionally sunny. City pub group offers 10% off of drinks and food for students every day of the week, you just need to sign up on their website.
Bath Escape
https://bathescape.co.uk/student10/
For all the amateur sleuth’s and novice detective’s out there, Bath Escape offers detective tours around the city of Bath, and a number of live escape rooms. What better way to get to know your new flat and course mates, than working together to solve the puzzles and crack the code. Offering £10 off of games and tours on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays, with a valid student card shown on request.
Bath Fashion Museum
https://www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/tickets-prices
Students get a slightly cheaper ticket price to Bath’s Fashion Museum. Visit to discover fashion through the ages and scour the vast collection ranging from historical pieces worn by those from the time of Shakespeare to the contemporary Dress of the Year collection. After a trip to the museum you may be able to give Miranda Priestly a run for her money.
Bath Ghost Tours
https://www.bathghosttours.com/
If you’re brave enough, you can go on one of Bath’s ghost tours. Guided by Brother Fergus and Doctor Lynch, they take you to some of Bath’s most haunted locations to carry out some paranormal experiments and learn some of the city’s gruesome history along the way. Ghost’s not really your things? They also offer the Bath History & Scandals tour, which guide’s you through the gossip-ridden streets of this beautiful city of ours. Students get discounted tickets, which can be booked on their website.
Bath YMCA Health & Wellbeing centre
https://www.ymcabath.org.uk/prices-membership-and-pay-as-you-go/
This spacious gym offers an all-inclusive student membership for £25 per month, on the production of a valid student ID card. This gives you unlimited access to the gym, all classes and PT sessions every day of the week. Even better still there is no contract, so on those months where your workload increases (or maybe your going-out load), then you don’t have to do a Chandler, and you can quit the gym! All the while, any money they raise (outside of gym upkeep/running costs), is donated back into the YMCA’s other community support projects, so you can work-out, whilst helping-out.
Belushi’s
https://www.belushis.com/bars/bath
Set smack, bang in the centre of Bath, Belushi’s offers incredible deals every night of the week, including live music, DJ sets, beer pong tournaments and open mic nights to name but a few. Whilst you’re there grab a burger, or a pizza and take advantage of their student deals, including 25% off food, £3.50 for beers, ciders and spirits, and bottles of Sol for £2.50. Sign up on their website to get your Belushi’s student card and enjoy these great prices all year long.
The Cork
https://www.cityclubapp.com/students/
The Cork offers everything any student could want - 2 bars, vaulted party booths, a conservatory and terrace. Open daily from 12pm, you can grab a bite to eat, watch the sport, book a karaoke pod, or enjoy one of the many events they host every week (drag bingo anyone?). City pub group offers 10% off of drinks and food for students every day of the week, you just need to sign up on their website.
Dappa
Top notch barbers, offering a premium haircut that isn’t rushed. Student can enjoy a discounted cut for £20, which includes a hair wash and 30-minute appointment, so you can relax, unwind, and end-up looking dapper.
First Bus
https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/tickets/ticket-types/young-person-16-21-students
Students can get up to 30% discount off all journeys, just by showing proof of a valid photo student ID on every journey, such an NUS card, University ID card, or international Student ID card. Bath University’s U1 bath runs every 6 minutes during term time, and Bath Spa’s U5 and U6 buses runs every 15 minutes. Download the app and check their journey planner to get started.
The Grand Eastern
https://grandeastern.co.uk/special-offers/
Got a hankering for a curry? The Grand Easter offer authentic, award-winning, Indian cuisine, with the added benefit of 10% off for students when they eat in. Treat yourself and claim your discount by showing a valid student card.
Jane Austen Centre
https://janeausten.co.uk/products/jane-austen-centre-admission-tickets
Hailed as Bath’s most famous resident, the Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during regency times. The centre is located on the same street as the novelist last lived in Bath, where she spent many years gaining inspiration for her writing. Student tickets are £10.50 each.
John Smith’s
https://bath.jsgroup.co.uk/bath/discounted-books-free-postage
Eventually all students will need to do some sort of studying, so take advantage of John Smith’s 15% discount and free postage offer on books, texts and recommended reading lists. They are affiliated with The University of Bath, and you need to log-in on their website to claim the offer.
Komedia
https://www.komedia.co.uk/bath/about-us/offers/
For live entertainment in Bath, Komedia is the place to visit. Offering comedy, cabaret, club nights live music, and everything in between. Showcasing fresh acts for you to discover, and some of your old favourites. And now you’re living in the south-west, don’t forget about The Wurzels Xmas party that is being hosted there in December. Komedia offer concessionary rate tickets to students when available.
Mr B’s Book Emporium
https://mrbsemporium.com/events/
Experience a book event at Mr B’s Emporium, where they regularly host authors for fun evenings filled with insights, opinions and conversations, leaving plenty of time for you to ask questions about your favourite new read. Even better they often include wine and a delicious buffet from a local company. Student tickets cost only £5.00 per event.
No. 45 Hairdressing
https://www.no45hairdressing.co.uk/pricing/
A luxury, independent hair salon located on Moorland Road for all genders. Allow their highly trained stylists to advise you on your next signature style, whilst relaxing and knowing its not going to cost you the earth. They offer a 10% student discount on Mondays-Fridays.
Residents Discovery Card
https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/bath-residents-discovery-card
This card, only available to Bath residents (which you now are), provides discounts on a number of Bath attractions. Head on over to the website to check out what offers are available. Apply online, and then show your proof of ID and residency when you collect your card.
The Roman Baths
https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/tickets/2022-08-august
You can’t live in Bath and not visit what is arguably its most famous attraction. Learn all about the history of the world-renowned Roman Baths, and even better you can do it for free! Full time students at Bath Spa University and the University of Bath receive free entry with a valid student I.D.
Smashburger
Fresh burgers sound delicious to you? Then get yourself down to Smashburger and enjoy 25% off food with a valid student ID. Located in Southgate Street, it caters for carnivores, veggies and vegans, with burgers piled high with tasty toppings.
Sub-13
Voted the best cocktail bar in Bath (you’ll have to try them all to make sure!), Sub-13 offers an underground cellar club, stylish cocktail and gin bars, and heated rooftop terrace. Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails every night, and students can get an extra 20% off, Sunday to Thursday, before 10pm. Present a valid student ID card when ordering your drinks and start the night off right.
Vaughan
https://vaughanhair.com/offers/
A leading Hairdressers in Bath, Vaughan offers anyone in full time education, a massive 25% discount! The offer is available Monday to Fridays, just mention you are a student at the time of booking so you can enjoy their talented, top-class service. Students shouldn’t have to compromise on their hair!
One of my lecturers at university once told me that you can go anywhere in the world, but the place you went to university will always be a part of you. So, live your best student, and get out and enjoy Bath for all it has to offer. Let us know of any other student discounts or deals you have found in the city, and we will add them to our list.
Disclaimer: all prices, discounts and offers were correct at the time of writing. Aquarius Homes is not affiliated with any of the offerings above.
