Our top tips to having a fun and safe evening

Bath is a brilliant city for nights out, with plenty of bars, clubs, and places to enjoy with friends, there’s always something happening. But it’s important to look after yourself and your friends so everyone gets home safely.

Here are some tips to keep in mind.

1. Plan your way home

Before you head out, think about how you’re going to get back:

Book a trusted taxi – Stick to reliable services like Bath Abbey Taxis, Uber, or Veezu. Pre-book if you can, and always check the car and driver details match your booking. 

Don’t walk home alone – Even if you live nearby, it’s always safer (and more fun) to walk with friends. If you’re heading in different directions, share a taxi instead.

2. Take care around the river

The River Avon runs right through the city centre, and while it’s a lovely place during the day, it can be dangerous at night. Avoid walking too close to the riverbanks, especially if you’ve been drinking. You can find more guidance on staying safe near water on SCP's website.

3. Look out for each other

Stick together – Keep track of your friends throughout the night. If someone heads off, make sure you know where they’re going.

Charge your phone – A quick message or call can make all the difference if you get separated.

Know your limits – Pace yourself with drinks and take breaks, you’ll enjoy your night more and remember it better!

Never leave your drink unattended – Keep it with you, even if you’re just popping to the dance floor or bathroom.

If you need help

• If you need help getting home – use the SU Safe Taxi Scheme, you can call Veezu on 01225 464646 quoting 'Bath University Safe Taxi Scheme' to make sure you have a safe journey home without the need to pay on the night. Just show your library card when getting in the taxi, and you'll be sent an email asking for a repayment by the SU within a month. 
• If you need medical or wellbeing support – the Bath Safe Bus, parked on Orange Grove in the city centre, runs every Friday and Saturday from 10:30pm to 4am and is staffed by medical professionals and a welfare team to provide support and care when you need it. 
• If you need discreet help in a bar, pub or club – look out for “Ask for Angela” posters in venues, which give you a discreet way to ask staff for support if you feel unsafe.

It's good practice to download free apps like SafeZone, which you can use to alert your community, share your location (even with the university Security Team), find mental health resources and more. 

We also have an initiative called #NeverOK in place that aims to tackle all forms of harassment, bullying, sexual misconduct and discrimination. So every new student is prompted to complete online learning modules about consent and respect, encouraging a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone. However, if you do experience an incident you can report it here. 

If you ever feel unsafe on or around campus, you can always reach out to the University Security Team at Bath.