Facilities at Hugh Baird College
With industry-specific workshops, specialist learning spaces and on-campus cafés, salons, a gym and commercial restaurant, state-of-the-art facilities are an essential part of your experience with us.
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L20 Restaurant
The award-winning L20 Restaurant is the training restaurant for our L20 Hotel School students. It is open to the public for lunch and dinner and is a popular dining destination with outstanding Trip Advisor reviews and many guests return week after week.
L20 The Salon Academy
L20 The Salon Academy is run by our Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty and Complimentary Therapy students. Open to the public, the salon offers a range of treatments and services at a discounted price.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
Our state-of-the-art Lifestyle Fitness Gym provides you with facilities and activities to keep you fit.
Health Training Hub
The Health Training Hub is based on our Healthcare Campus and is where our health, social care, nursing and mental health courses are delivered.
Facilities include;
- Simulation ward
- Human performance lab
- Research laboratories
- Computing studio
- Social space
The Marina Dalglish Centre
The Marina Dalglish Centre opened in December 2022 and houses two life sciences laboratories and a digital studio.
The centre was opened by Marina Dalglish, founder of The Marina Dalglish Appeal, a Merseyside-based cancer charity that the Dalglish family set up in 2005 to say thank you for the support Marina received during her treatment for breast cancer. The appeal has raised over £13million to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
Life Rooms
Life Rooms, operated by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, offer a range of life opportunities for students, carers and the community; challenging stigma and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.
Outdoor Spaces
Thornton College has safe and secure extensive grounds surrounding the building which include; an allotment area, sports facilities and relaxation area.
Independent Living Space
We have a small apartment which helps our students learn the skills to live as independently as possible.
Social Area
Our social area is at the heart of Thornton College. It includes a spacious canteen and a performance space.
