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The Beauty Academy Cambridge Training Centre

Our beauty diploma, lash & brow, nail, skincare & waxing, massage and make-up courses in Cambridge are run at our well established and easily accessible Beauty School located just off the A14 in Cambridge.

We highly recommend use of the free app – What3words which can be downloaded to your mobile device ahead of the day, to assist with locating the centre entrance on the day much more precisely than Google Maps or using SatNavs alone. What3words works alongside Waze to help avoid traffic delays also. What3words is available as a free app for iOS and Android or view online without download using the direct what3words links to the centre location below.

To locate the centre on what3words search: stole.renew.claps or visit https://what3words.com/stole.renew.claps – this will bring you directly opposite our own entrance door at the Coulsons building (William James House). Please take the next left into the car park then immediately right into the visitor’s parking area. Walk up to our entrance door at the front, past main reception.

From the South:
Take the M11 Cambridge Northbound. Leave the M11 at junction 14, then merge onto the A14 (signposted Newmarket). Leave the A14 at Junction 33, then at roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A1309 (signposted Cambridge, City Centre). ** Stay in the inside lane. At first set of traffic lights, turn left onto Cowley Road. Follow the road round to the right – you will pass Orwell House on the left and Taylor Vinters on the right. Bear left at next set of traffic lights and continue down this road and around a sharp left-hand bend (you will pass a golf driving range on your left and 
driving test centre on your right). As you come further down, there is a T junction with signs ahead for the station. You should turn left at the T Junction which continues as Cowley Road. A little further up, you will see William James House on the left-hand side (sign written in blue with Coulson Building Group on the yellow brick of the building). The Beauty Academy is located within Coulson Building (William James House).

Come into the car park and immediately on the right you will see an entrance for the VISITOR’S CAR PARK, which is a clearly signposted gravel stone car park as you turn directly into the car park entrance on the right-hand side of the building. Please do not park in any other area of the car park or any marked bays as wheel clamping is in force. Parking is ONLY available within the Visitor’s Car Park as all other parking is allocated and permanently in use by Beauty Academy staff or other occupants of the building.

Once parked, walk up towards the main reception entrance at the front of the building. Walk past the stairs for the main reception along the front of the building and you will find The Beauty Academy have their own front entrance marked with our signage in the windows. Ring the buzzer to gain entry.

From the North:
Take the A14 Cambridge Eastbound. Leave the A14 at junction 33. At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A1309 (signposted Cambridge, City Centre). Then follow instructions as per from the South.

Our diploma and VTCT beauty, holistic, nail and make-up courses in Cambridge are run at our well-equipped beauty school located on Cowley Road, set on a quiet road opposite the well-signposted Cambridge Science Park, making it easily located and accessible by car or public transport (via train and connecting bus from Cambridge City Station or walking distance from Cambridge North station). If travelling by train, we recommend opting to travel to Cambridge North station due to its close proximity to the training centre.

Our Cambridge centre is equipped to teach a wide variety of training courses with up-to-date equipment and excellent teaching staff. A beautifully-decorated student room, where students are seated to learn theory prior to practical training, is joined to the massage and nail/make-up areas. 

There is free parking available within the VISITOR’S CAR PARK, which is a clearly signposted gravel stone car park found to the right as you turn directly into the car park entrance on the right-hand side of the building. Please do not park in any other area of the car park or any marked bays as wheel clamping is in force. Parking is ONLY available within the Visitor’s Car Park as all other parking is allocated to Beauty Academy staff or other occupants of the building.

Please do check with us first regarding any specific access requirements you may need before attending one of our centres.

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The Beauty Academy
4.9
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Ashleigh GreenAshleigh Green
18:28 18 Feb 24
I recently attended the 2 day Swedish massage course in Cambridge and I can honestly say, it was so worth it! Our tutor, Rachel was so friendly, professional and knowledgeable. She made the course such a relaxing environment for a bunch of strangers. I know personally I feel so confident in using the techniques she taught us going forward as she made sure that even with a group, she gave individual attention and made sure we were all confident and comfortable with what we were learning. I look forward to attending more courses in the future.
Todd Gy.Todd Gy.
20:01 13 Feb 24
Recently I attended the two day express Swedish massage course. As someone who has had little experience massaging, I feel very competent to go away and practice!I learned so much over the course of two days. It’s very hands on practical as we worked on each other, with our WONDERFUL teacher Rachel. Rachel gave us so much information with all her experience, and a couple of options when it comes how to approach certain moves. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to get into this practice. A very chill and friendly approach environment, all with fellow students eager to learn! 100% will be back as already booked to go onto learn Indian head massage.
Konsuelo KurbanovaiteKonsuelo Kurbanovaite
11:41 13 Feb 24
I loved the massage course at The Beauty Academy the teacher Rachel had a very uplifting personality and it was fun learning process. She has shown everything you need to know to start working as a massage therapist and even gave some extra knowledge. I'm very satisfied.
Nicola ButlerNicola Butler
11:55 14 Jan 24
I had my eyelash technician training last week with Rachel. I thoroughly enjoyed it!! We learnt so much and Rachel was a fantastic tutor. She went through absolutely everything with us until everyone on the course was confident enough with it. I highly recommend The Beauty Academy for any beauty training! I will be back for brows & nails!
Lucie NisbetLucie Nisbet
12:52 01 Oct 23
Just done the 1 day manicure & pedicure course with Rachel.Rachel was lovely and very informative.She made it fun and relaxed whilst being extremely helpful. I’m glad I have her for my gel nails course coming up.Highly recommend!
Beth IbbsBeth Ibbs
16:11 15 Sep 23
attended the classic eyelash course today and I couldn’t be happier that I did.It taught me so much and Rachel was amazing I can’t thank her enough for all her help.Would definitely recommend the beauty academy!
Leanne SmithLeanne Smith
20:05 16 Aug 23
The Skincare and Facial Massage course was so interesting. This was my first time ever entering the beauty world, and the tutor was so kind and welcoming. The facilities and space were fantastic. I liked that we got the course notes before the date of the course to read through, and then on the day we went through essentials and also had a large amount of practical learning with the chance to practice giving facial treatments. As well as the content of the treatment, we were also given so many tips and advice on stuff about setting up your own practice. The tutor Rachel was absolutely lovely and very very good at her job. She was a great role model in how to act as a professional in the beauty industry and I loved how she went out of her way to compliment each one of us by saying something positive about our appearance. Her teaching approach was sensitive, she was full of knowledge she shared and she was very good with managing the group in a humourous and nurturing way. Very inspiring lady.
liana spaxmanliana spaxman
14:44 29 Jun 23
I just attended a 3 day nail course. The courses were really good and very informative.The course structure and the training centre was great.My tutor Rachel was brilliant and very welcoming.I will definitely be attending further courses in the future.
Christine ZwierzanskiChristine Zwierzanski
18:19 23 Jun 23
Manicure/Pedicure at Cambridge - Another brilliant course with Rachel. Looking forward to completing other nail courses.Reflexology - I have never had reflexology before but have always been curious about what it entails and if it actually works. This is a wonderful treatment and so interesting. Lorraine was very patient with me! Also a very good pace. This course definitely needs two days. The moves didn't come naturally to me but by the end of day 2 I felt much more confident and relaxed. I can't wait to offer this treatment. As always... great tutor and have met really lovely people along the way.Microdermabrasion - Another great course. Great to add on to the Electrical Facials course. Rachel, as usual, was informative and clear in her teaching and I left the day feeling confident in my ability to carry out the treatment. Thank you!Electrical Facials two day course! Wow… so much learnt in two days and feel confident in the treatments already. (thanks again Rachel!👌). Cambridge is a really great centre to go to. Very welcoming. I feel at home there! Close to Cambridge city centre but not so close you have to battle with the traffic. Parking available and also super close to Cambridge North station if you need to get there from a little further. Microdermabrasion tomorrow… bring it on! 🙌😁Spa Body Massage - amazing course. Would definitely recommend doing this course in addition to the Express MassGe. Loved this so much - plus Rachel have given me so much confidence in myself as well as teaching me so much…. I’ve enrolled in the VTCT…. A LITTLE BIT ADDICTED!Express Body Massage - Another fantastic course with Rachel. I love completing The Beauty Academy courses in Cambridge - the tutor is so welcoming and I have met some really lovely people along the way. Learning so much and at the same time having a really great day. Again, training was spot on. I will be booking in more courses!Indian Head Massage… Another amazing course at The Beauty Academy Cambridge. It is the second time I have completed a face-to-face course there with Rachel (first time with facial and skincare course). She is an amazing tutor!!! I do not know how she manages to teach so much in one day and not only make it sink in but also make it a thoroughly enjoyable experience! + such a lovely person! I can’t wait for my express massage and spa massage courses in a couple of weeks’ time. Such a shame there’s not more of a selection of courses in Cambridge though. Overall - can’t rate it enough. I need a 6 star option!
Annamária ErdélyiAnnamária Erdélyi
18:41 31 Mar 23
I just had a 2 days massage course with Rachel. Our group had an amazing time. It was fun but also really productive. The classroom is really neat and organised. Rachel passed as much as knowledge she could in that short period of time. Give us confidence and useful feedbacks. Thank you so much. I can't wait to take another of your course in future.
S ThompsonS Thompson
21:26 19 Mar 23
Really accessible location, parking available and near a train station. Training course was delivered by Rachel who was lovely and a great teacher. Really enjoyed the day with a great group of ladies, lots of information and tips to take back home to practice. Will definitely be returning for other courses!
Alexis KneathAlexis Kneath
16:33 02 Mar 23
Really enjoyed my brow lamination course. The centre was easy to find with a welcoming greeting by Rachel the tutor. She was very helpful and informative. I have left feeling confident from my training and learning.The only issue is known problems with hotmail accounts, I did not find my course instructions ahead of the course. They are under a different email to the booking confirmation ones and go straight into junk mailbox.I will be back for more courses. Thank you xxx
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