Nancy Astor Building
Offering state-of-the-art facilities for health students and sport facilities for all
The Nancy Astor Building provides clinical skills areas for nursing students to train in replicas of NHS wards and emergency departments, teaching rooms and the UPSU Sports Centre.
Situated on the eastern edge of our
city-centre campus
, it overlooks the historical Drake's Reservoir and is next to the beautiful
Drake's Place gardens
. Nancy Astor also houses
Reservoir Cafe
, the perfect stop for vegetarian and vegan food.
The building is named after the inspirational Nancy Astor, the first woman to serve as a member of the House of Commons and MP of Plymouth Sutton between 1919 and 1945.
Explore our facilities
Clinical Skills Resource Centre
Allowing nursing students to learn vital clinical and communication skills in a safe, supported environment before the pressure is on in a real clinical setting.
The UPSU Sports Centre
Providing a range of activities to assist you in achieving your fitness goals. From the 50 station gym, squash courts and multi-purpose sports hall to the dance studio and sports injuries clinic.
The Nancy Astor building is located opposite Drake's Reservoir half way up North Hill, entrance to the building can be found on Endsleigh Place. The Sports Centre and Reservoir Cafe have separate entrances.
Address:
University of Plymouth,
Nancy Astor Building
Drake Circus,
Plymouth,
Devon,
PL4 8AA
University of Plymouth,
Nancy Astor Building
Drake Circus,
Plymouth,
Devon,
PL4 8AA
The University is committed to discouraging the use of private cars, however, it continues to permit very limited car parking on campus for staff and visitors who hold a blue badge.
Only students with mobility impairment will normally be permitted to park on the Plymouth campus.
The University operates a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) enforcement system to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe parking facility on its campus. The enforcement system is managed and operated in partnership with First parking LLP and the security department at the University.
Alternative parking can be found in Drake Circus shopping mall and the Regent Street car park nearby. Charges apply.
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