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New Bridewell

New Bridewell is a self-catered residence for undergraduate students, based in the heart of Bristol's city centre. It offers high-quality en suite accommodation in a modern setting.

From £9344

  • 404 places
  • 0.7 miles to campus
  • Self-catered

During the 2025/26 academic year, there will be works to the external facade of this property. Work will be between 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. During these times there may be some external noise disruption.

Images of New Bridewell

Photography is representative – room layout, contents and furnishings may vary.

  • A paved courtyard enclosed by a modern multi-storey building.
  • A room with a double bed in one corner and a desk with an office chair against the opposite wall. The desk also has a set of shelves beneath it and a wardrobe next to it.
  • A room with a double bed in one corner and a desk with an office chair against the opposite wall.
  • A corridor into a bedroom with a mirror on the wall next to a door into a bathroom containing a sink, shower cubicle and another mirror.
  • A bathroom with a toilet, sink and mirror.
  • A corridor with several closed doors along one side.
  • A kitchen with an oven and hob, a sink, several cupboards and drawers, and a fridge freezer. There is also a sofa next to the fridge at the far end of the room.
  • A kitchen with a fridge freezer, a sink, an oven and hob, and several cupboards and drawers. There is a dining table opposite with four chairs around it.
  • A kitchen with a sink and lots of cupboards against one wall, and a dining table with four chairs opposite. At the far end of the room there are two sofas with a small table between them.
  • A room with a long table surrounded by chairs, and two smaller tables surrounded by armchairs and stools. There is a television of the wall at the end of the long table.
  • A room with a semi-circular sofa facing a coffee table and a wall-mounted television. At the back of the room there is a pool table, and a ping pong table next to a wall with the word 'play' written on it.
  • An en suite bathroom with a toilet, sink and mirror.
  • A room with a wardrobe and a desk against one wall. The desk has an office chair next to it and shelves beneath it. The shelves and desk are decorated with plants and photos.
  • A room with a double bed in one corner and a desk and wardrobe against the opposite wall. The desk has an office chair next to it and shelves beneath it.
  • Shelves under a desk containing a printer, some folders and miniature decorations. The desk surface and wall are also decorated with plants and photos.
  • A room with a double bed in one corner and a desk and wardrobe against the opposite wall. The desk has an office chair next to it and shelves beneath it.
  • A room with a coat rack and wardrobe against the wall. Beyond it there is a bed and a desk with a chair in the main room.
  • A room with a long table with eight chairs around it.
  • A room with two sofas around a coffee table and four chairs around a larger table.
  • A room with a ping pong table in the centre and the word 'play' written on the wall.
  • A room with a semicircle of sofa seats around a coffee table and a glass door leading out into a paved courtyard.
  • A room with a large bookcase against one wall, and a sofa and coatstand against the adjacent wall. There is a table and two small stools in front of the sofa.
  • A bathroom with a toilet, sink and mirror.
  • A shower cubicle with two towels hung up next to it.
  • A hallway with two lifts.
  • A room with three sofas around a coffee table, a table against the wall and two chairs around it.
  • A room with a fridge freezer, a table, and a sofa against one wall. The table has three chairs around the other sides.
  • A kitchen with an oven and hob, a sink, a microwave, and lots of cupboards and drawers.
  • A room with two washing machines a seven tumble dryers along one wall.

Location of New Bridewell

Getting to the campus

  • 0.7 miles from campus
  • Approximately 14 minutes walk
  • Approximately 7 minutes cycle

New Bridewell, Nelson Street, Bristol , BS1 2BA

This residence is near the city centre of Bristol.

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Accommodation costs and terms for 2025/26

Room type Grade of room Catering Available beds Student type Tenancy length (weeks) Weekly fee Total fee
En suite Standard Self-catered 404 Undergraduate 42 £222.46 £9,343.32

Tenancy dates: 13 September 2025 to 4 July 2026. The tenancy is a fixed term contract.

Room types: understand what our room types mean.

Tenancy and payment terms: You must read the terms and conditions of accepting a tenancy with us before you proceed with your accommodation application. Read about what's included in your fees and budgeting for your accommodation costs on our accommodation costs page and view a sample tenancy (PDF) for this residence detailing payment terms.

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Accommodation details

  • Self-catered
  • Run in partnership with Fresh Student Living, the University is the landlord.
  • All rooms en suite with a basin, toilet and shower cubicle
  • Flats shared between 4–6 students
  • All beds small double size (4ft/122cm wide) with storage space underneath
  • Internet access (Glide) in rooms
  • Bike storage (additional cost for insurance)
  • Common room
  • Launderette
  • Study room

How to apply

The University will allocate you a room and a residence, so it is not possible to request to live somewhere specific when you apply. See our information on completing an application for more information.

Further information

National Code - Assured Accommodation

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