The Pitcairn Building
The Pitcairn building contains the College Offices, JCR Officers, the College Bar, Post and Study Space and Library
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During the day, the Café - Bar serves hot drinks and can be used as a place for students to study, work on group projects, or socialise. In the evening the Café - Bar serves soft drinks and alcoholic beverages and features some LED colour-changing lights perfect for our socials. Find out more about the bar with regular updates and events here.
The Library
Overlooking the South College Pond in the Pitcairn Building is our dedicated Study Space. It is an excellent place for individual or group study. The Study Space also plays host to our ever-growing collection of core textbooks for South Students.
The Terrace
The Terrace adjoins the Library, and is used as a special events space in summer months. Overlooking South’s pond, The Drive and South’s plaza, the Terrace is a perfect place to enjoy al fresco Prosecco and revision. Not at the same time, of course!
The SCR Room
This space is reserved for members of college staff and the Senior Common Room.
The hub
Shared with John Snow College the Hub contains: The South College Music Room, Drama Studio, Yoga Room, Multi-Faith and Quiet Room, Gym and Hall.
All of these facilities are bookable, ask our Facilities Manager Ronnie to find out more!
Hub Hall
The Hub Hall is where we will have our College formals. The hall seats up to 300 students! This can also be used for performances, art shows and other College events.
Multifaith / quiet room
Our Multi-Faith and Quiet Room is in the Hub. Here students may gather individually or in small groups for prayer and quiet reflection.
COLLEGE GYM
We offer the largest College gym in Durham. In the gym you will be find free-weights, rowing machines, treadmills, bikes, cross-trainers, space for core workouts and much more!
Drama studio
Our Drama Studio in the Hub is the perfect place for student groups or individuals to hone their thespian talents. However, the Drama Studio is not limited in use to just theatre-based production and can be used for multiple activities!
South music room
The South College music room is great for individual or small group practice and if fitted with a drum kit, an upright piano and amps for guitar and bass.
Yoga and dance studio
Our Dance and Yoga Studio is a great place for student groups to practice all types of dance or participate in individual or group yoga. The Dance and Yoga studio has Bluetooth speakers that you can connect to with a smartphone so you can practice your routine or escape to a relaxing state.
The MUGA
Students looking for physical activity can head over to the MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) for various courted outdoor sports. The MUGA is used by our sports teams for training and the occasional charity event!