Saving Jacobs Wells Baths
Built in 1889 to serve the working poor, Jacobs Wells Baths in the Clifton Conservation Area is a Grade II Listed building that holds within its walls a wealth of architectural and social heritage - from its time as a public swimming baths to its 30 year history as a dance hub.
Sadly the building’s future came under threat in December 2022, when plans to reinstate an indoor pool and convert into a leisure facility fell through.
Due to the complexities of the site, combined with the significant disrepair and rapidly accelerating degradation of the asset, the options for this building in terms of Community Asset Transfer (CAT) are limited. As an existing as an asset guardian of The Trinity Centre, Trinity Community Arts have been working with interested parties and have offered to take on management of the asset to support the establishment of a democratic legal structure and framework that can ensure long-lasting community ownership.
We are committed to working with Bristol City Council, Councillors, partners and stakeholder groups to develop and deliver a realisable repair and renovation scheme that is both in keeping with the venue’s dance heritage and also responds to consultation and the desperate need for community and youth provision within the locality.
Be part of the Future of Jacobs Wells Baths
- Fill in our survey tell us how you would like to use space
- Share your story e.g. images / memories of space #savejwb or to info@trinitybristol.org.uk
- Write a letter of support
- Join us on 23 Nov 2023 at 10am to be part of a photoshoot and help spread the word
- Comment and vote on our Pol.is
- Click here to join our mailing list to be kept up to date on ways to get involved.
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