OUR FACILITIES
A newly built site with excellent facilities and accommodation!
ACCOMMODATION
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Accommodation
SOCIAL SPACES AND COLLEGE BAR
The Igloo
The igloo is our much loved John Snow College Bar. During the day, this will be used to serve hot-drinks, as well as for a study space and place societies to meet. In the evenings, the bar will serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a selection of food.
SPORTS FACILITIES
Snow & South Gym
At John Snow we have a brand-new, large, on-site gym which we share with South College in the ‘Hub Building’. We offer free weights and weight machines, resistance machines and cardio machines including treadmills, rowing machines, bikes, cross trainers and more…).
For a small fee enjoy the use of this incredibly functional gym right on your doorstep.
Multi-Use Games Area
A multi-function sports court is available on site, you will find a few of your college sporting activities may be held here. However, this is also bookable on request.
THEATRE, MUSIC AND DANCE FACILITIES
Music Rooms
There are currently plenty of music rooms across the university. Onsite, we have two music rooms which are available through a booking system. One room is exclusive to John Snow Students, and the other shared with South College Students and Experience Durham.
As a college, we also offer a daily-hire scheme for a variety of musical instruments, including violins, ukuleles, guitars, glockenspiel and more. For more information, please contact our Vice Principal, Janet Dixon-Dawson.
Performance Practice Room
Within the Hub we have a Performance Practice Room, shared with South College. This can be used as a space for rehearsals for Performing Art societies in Snow.
Yoga/Dance Studio
On-site, we have a shared Yoga/Dance Studio, which societies may use to conduct classes and for rehearsals.
FAITH FACILITIES
Multi-Faith/Quiet Room
Quiet spaces dedicated for reflection and prayer are available on site.
Undergraduate Accommodation Block Archway
Reception Area