Engine Shed
The Engine Shed was originally built as a locomotive shed in the early 1870s. It was restored with Heritage Lottery funding and reopened in 2018 as part of the University of Northampton campus. The historic building is now home to the Northampton Students’ Union. Inside you’ll find a welcoming cafe, a comfortable space for student activities and meetings, and lots of interesting historic detail (including the original train tracks running through the building).
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A student works in the restored Engine Shed building at the University of Northampton
Photo shows three students chatting outside the Engine Shed building on a sunny day. One is standing and the other two are seated on a low bench.
Photo shows the interior of the Engine Shed during Welcome Weekend. Small groups of students are chatting while standing or seated at tables, and others are playing pool. The building features modern furnishings and white arched windows.
Three students meet over coffee on the University of Northampton campus