
Facilities
The Academy occupies a striking, purpose-built Edwardian building dating from 1911, joined to the converted Nash-designed terrace of 1-5 York Gate by the David Josefowitz Recital Hall.
The Academy includes all the requirements of a modern conservatoire.
- over 100 teaching and practice studios, rehearsal and lecture rooms
- several large concert rooms
- Cross Keys Close practice and rehearsal centre, just a few minutes’ walk from the Academy
- 309-seat Susie Sainsbury Theatre
- 100-seat Angela Burgess Recital Hall
- 120-seat David Josefowitz Recital Hall
- the Duke’s Hall, our flagship 350-seat concert venue
- state-of-the-art recording facilities
- a well-equipped library
- sources of inspiration in our free Museum, which hosts regular research events and includes on-site instrument workshops
- an excellent canteen serving healthy and value-for-money meals, including vegetarian options
- Academy Chimes shop, a convenient source for music, accessories and more