One of the most successful colleges in the UK, we are renowned nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on learners’ needs. We strongly believe that we have the finest facilities in the region.
We have also worked very hard to make sure that our students have the facilities they deserve. In recent years, we have invested over £20m upgrading college resources, including Buttermere, which opened in early 2023, our Healthcare Hospital Hub which opened in August 2023, and in 2024 the college invested more money in brand new student barriers, a new welcome entrance, dining outlets, and student seating areas. Just take a look below at some of our state-of-the-art facilities.
Windermere is nearly here, Runshaw’s newest addition to the campus!
Work has started on this landmark project, the biggest in Runshaw’s history. Windermere will replace the main Dalehead building (below) as part of a £1.7m Central Government’s FE College Condition Grant Allocation. The grant will provide a significant contribution as we build a new state-of-the-art Science building. Not only will this new building provide outstanding teaching facilities, it will also play a crucial role in our journey to Net Zero.
The new Windermere Science building, for which planning permission was granted in March 2025, will be a two-storey building, providing 12 industry leading science laboratories, an IT suite and collaborative learning space.
Completion: Mid 2027 / Opening: September 2027
Update: 24.4.26. We’re now 10 weeks into the Windermere project, and the old Dalehead building has now been fully demolished. The project is progressing well and remains on schedule.
Windermere (3)
The new “Windermere” will be a two-storey building, providing 12 industry leading science laboratories, an IT suite and learning spaces.
Mardale Main Entrance (7)
Runshaw’s main entrance for students, staff and visitors was renovated in September 2024.
Mardale Atrium (7)
Mini Mardale consists of more student seating, Runshaw Radio, the Amanda Roocroft Theatre entrance and The Shop.
Buttermere (11)
Buttermere is our newest 12 classroom building, home to our School of Engineering.
Tyndale Hospital & Healthcare Hub (5)
Students on our T Level and BTEC Health and Social Care courses get to train and work in a functioning hospital suite, care home setting and kitchen facilities.
3G & Rugby Pitches (1)
Hawkshead is home to our full sized 3G sports pitch, Rugby pitch, gym and sports hall, which can also be booked out – click here for more details.
Dining (2,4,7 & 8)
There are catering and retail facilities all around the campus, including a shop, cafés, food outlets and a main restaurant. Browse our dining areas here.
Student Hubs, Study Zones & Library (9)
Students have access to a range of resources to help them study
The Arena (4)
An outdoor performance area for enrichment activities, music and gatherings.
Amanda Roocroft Theatre (7)
A 128 seat space hosting a number of dance, drama and musical theatre productions each year. Click here for show bookings.
TV Studio & Media Production Suite (2)
Our brand new Interactive TV Studio in Eskdale was opened in March 2025 for students on our Media Production courses.
Runshaw Adult College (5)
Runshaw Adult College is located on site in our Ferndale & Tyndale buildings, consisting of several study rooms all newly renovated in 2024.
Campus Gallery
