Clifton Hill House
Introduction
Clifton Hill House is the only catered hall in the Clifton area. It is within easy walking distance from the academic departments, shops, cinemas and nightclubs!
Clifton Hill House dates from the 18th century and has been used as a hall of residence since the foundation of the University in 1909. New wings were added in 1960 and 1972, and the majority of students are now housed in these relatively modern buildings. The original gardens have been maintained and extended.
Living at Clifton Hill House
The pattern of life is friendly and informal and the Hall is run with a community spirit in mind. The student JCR committee organises a lively programme of social and cultural events and the sports teams are active and successful. Indoor facilities include a spacious common room, library, reception room, bar (with big screen video projector), television room, computer room and a launderette.
Music practice is available in the Symonds music room and also in the JCR. However, this facility is sometimes restricted when the Hall caters for day seminars and conferences.
The Hall has a well-established musical and amateur dramatics tradition with plays and concerts being performed throughout the year. Formal meals are organised regularly, when students are invited to join the Warden, senior residents and guests at High Table. Squash courts and one tennis court are available on site, and the University swimming pool and sports centre are within easy walking distance.
All study bedrooms and public areas, including the Junior Common Room (JCR), Club bar and the grounds, are strictly non-smoking.
Accommodation
The Hall accommodates 225 students. Most of the rooms are single (only four female shared rooms). 72 rooms in the newest wing have washbasins; elsewhere there are shared bathroom facilities on each floor. Most floors are mixed, but some single sex floors are available according to demand.
Contacts
Lower Clifton Hill
Clifton
Bristol BS8 1BX
Tel +44 (0) 117 9035179
Fax +44 (0) 117 9035185
bristol.ac.uk/cliftonhillhouse
Student Support Administrator
Fiona Chapman
f.chapman@bristol.ac.uk
Warden
Tom Richardson
‘The staff are mostly very friendly, I felt welcome, the food is generally very good, and I enjoy the musical productions each term.’
‘CHH has proved to be my ideal residence; it's location makes it quick and easy to get to lectures, the city centre, clifton village and further afield. Fellow students and staff are friendly, the food is good and it has been easy to socialise, meet new people and get involved with uni life.’
‘CHH has a great community atmosphere, there are very few people i don't know, and everyone is very willing to take part in the hall activities, like the musicals and sports teams.’