Printworks Campus

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Located in the Southbank area of Leeds, the listed building of our Printworks Campus provides a striking backdrop for students to learn and train in realistic, industry-standard environments.

The campus is home to innovative digital labs, world-class kitchens, tailored engineering workshops and cutting-edge studios, as well as providing real working environments in the commercial Printworks Kitchen & Bar and the Salon & Spa, both open to the public.

Getting to Printworks Campus

There are many ways you can get to us.

• Walking

  Get some fresh air on your way to and from college – walking has many benefits from physical fitness to improved mental health. You can set your own pace and know that you’re doing your bit for the environment by walking into college.

  14 minute walk from the train station
  15 minute walk from the bus station

  Fun fact – a short daily walk can increase productivity by up to 30%.

• Cycling

  Coming from further afield, or wanting to beat the traffic? Cycling is a great form of exercise providing plenty of health benefits, as well as being kind to the environment. With secure cycle shelters, and Sheffield cycle hoops located across the campus, you can lock up your bike, safe in the knowledge it will be waiting for you at the end of the day. Should your bike need a bit of attention – we have an onsite bike repair tool kit comprising a toolbox, portable pump and puncture repair kits available for staff and students. Simply head to the reception desk, or ask any member of the Facilities team for assistance, and you can make use of the kit.

  Visit the Leeds City Bikes Scheme for more information about hiring a bike – this option may work out as more affordable than buying a bike, and is convenient if you don’t have storage at home for your own bike. And explore local cycle routes here!

• Public Transport

  With the train and bus stations within walking distance of Printworks, public transport is more eco-friendly than driving and offers regular services within Leeds and to neighbouring towns and cities. Student tickets tend to be lower in cost than adult tickets and railcards and passes, where available, offer discounted prices. For ticket information, click here, and for current timetables, click here for buses and click here for trains.

  Fun fact – Leeds used to have a tram network – it was closed down in the late 50s. Trams are set to return to Leeds in 2030.

• Car Share

  If travelling by car is your preferred method of transport, why not car share? It can save you money by splitting the cost of fuel and parking, is better for the environment in that it can reduce congestion and if you sign up for a lift share scheme you could make new friends.

  Fun fact – car sharing can speed up your journey as it allows you to use the 2+ person lanes – handy at peak travel times.

• Driving

  Accessible via a number of major roads through Leeds, it is possible to drive to us, however, we encourage all staff and students to use alternative methods of transport where possible. There is limited visitor parking outside Printworks Kitchen & Bar (Deli), visitors should request a parking permit from the Deli, or from Printworks Campus reception, which should then be clearly displayed on their vehicle’s windscreen.

  Fun fact – Our School of Sustainable Technologies and Motor Vehicle students work on real cars – including electric vehicles.

We may be able to help with the cost of travel to and from college. Please visit our Financial Support page for details.

Transport in Leeds – from cycle routes to car hire; bus routes to rail improvement schemes – find all things travel here.