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MSD/R - Market Square

University of York, Campus West, Zone 2, York, YO10 5DD

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Introduction

  • The following shops/services are located on the top floor of Market Square; Security (Campus Safety Hub), Baroness Hale Legal Clinic, Design and Print Solutions, Supermarket (with external cash machine), and University Gift Shop.
  • The following shops/services are located on the ground floor of Market Square; NISA and Student Hub.
  • For more information on the shops and their opening hours please click here.

Getting Here (Zone 2)

  • By Road View
    • To reach the University approach from the junction of the A64 and A1079 on the east of the city, from where the university is signposted.
    • The main car parks in Zone 2 are Car Park 2.4 (Campus Central) which has free parking for permit holders and pay and display parking for visitors, Car Park 2.3 (Information Centre) free parking for Blue Badge Holders, Car Park 2.2 (C), Car Park 2.1 (D) and Car Park 2.5 (Vanbrugh) which are for permit holders only. Car Park 2.1 (D) is free for evening visitors to the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall.
      Parking is limited, and visitor parking is on a pay and display basis (see the campus map for locations). Parking costs £1 per hour or £6 per day and is free at weekends and between 6pm and 8am. You can pay using coins or with a mobile phone using Paysmarti.
      There are accessible parking spaces in all University car parks.
  • By Bus View
    • There are buses from the city centre and railway station approximately every 5 minutes during the day and it takes around 20 minutes to reach the campus.
      The UoY66 service runs from York railway station to Campus West and Campus East, via the city centre. The 66 bus leaves the station from stop RJ, the opposite side of the road from the station. This service runs every 7-8 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 10 minutes on a Sunday.
      The UoY66a service runs from Merchantgate in the city centre via Lawrence Street, Heslinton Hall (Campus West), Campus East and ending at York Sports Village. This service runs up to every 15 minutes on a Monday to Saturday and every 20 minutes on a Sunday.
      The UoY66x service is a morning direct bus which runs three trips at 7.30am, 8am and 8.20am from Monday to Friday (term time only) from York Train Station Direct to the University of York and York Sports Village.
      The ub.1 is a dedicated free shuttle bus service for travel around the main University campus during term-time. The UoY66 also provides free travel around Campus East and West.
      You can reach York by coach from many destinations around the country. National Express coaches stop at the railway station.
  • By Train View
    • There is a frequent, fast train service to York on the main East Coast Line from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh. There is also a direct service between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport.
      The University is a short bus or taxi ride direct from the railway station.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park 2.3.
    • The car park is located to the south of the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering Buildings.
    • The car park is more than 200m from the building.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (2.3 Information Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off University Road, opposite the Information Centre.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Information Centre, Market Square shops and services.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 355cm x 482cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The marked zone is 240cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the Information Centre entrance.

Access From Information Centre

  • This access point is located to the west side of Market Square, leading in from the Information Centre.
  • The access point is over 150cm wide and has no gates.
  • There is a ramp at this access point.
  • The path is tarmac.
  • The gradient of the ramp is steep.
  • The path becomes concrete paving slabs.
  • The gradient becomes slight as the surface changes.
  • There are no handrails at the ramp.

Upper Level Access from the Information Centre

  • This access point is located at the west side of the upper level of Market Square, leading from the front of the Information Centre Building.
  • The access point is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no gates at this access point.
  • There is level access at this access point.
  • The surface is concrete paving slabs.

Access From University Road

  • This access point is located at the north side of Market Square, leading in from University Road and the bus stop.
  • This access point is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no gates at this access point.
  • There is a slight gradient at this access point.
  • The surface of the path is concrete paving slabs.
  • The surface is uneven in places.

Stepped Access from Library Bridge

  • This access point is located on the north side of Market Square, leading in from the Library Bridge.
  • The access point is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no gates at this access point.
  • The surface is concrete paving slabs.
  • There are 15+ steps at this access point (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is a lower level access point from the Library Bridge which leads onto the walkway leading between Vanbrugh College and the Library Bridge.
  • There are 6 medium height steps to the right of the ramp (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The steps can be overcome by using the ramped Vanbrugh College to Library Bridge Lift Walkway.

Lift (Library Bridge)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right of the library bridge, on the lower level.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm for the lift.
    • The lift as it appears on the upper bridge level is shown in photograph 3.
    • On the upper level, there is a long slight ramp that leads directly from the lift to the front of the University Library, with a width of 116cm and handrails on both sides (photographs 6 and 7).

Ramped Access from Vanbrugh College and Library Bridge Lift Walkway

  • This walkway runs along the east side of Market Square, leading between Vanbrugh College and the Library Bridge Lift, and is located in front of the IT Services building.
  • The access point is over 150cm wide.
  • The surface is concrete paving slabs.
  • There is a ramp leading from north to south.
  • The gradient of the ramp is steep.
  • There are handrails on both sides of the ramp.
  • There are level landings along the ramp.

Market Square

  • Market Square is on 2 levels and includes a number of shops and services, including the Information Centre and Student Services.
  • The surface is concrete paving slabs.
  • The surface is uneven in places.
  • There are a variety of slight and steep slopes throughout the area.
  • There is bench seat next to the Vanbrugh College and Library Bridge Lift Walkway ramp (shown in photographs 5 and 6).
  • The upper level is accessed from the main area of Market Square via a staircase (shown in photographs 7 and 8).
  • There are 15+ steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is no tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps can be overcome by using the upper level entrance from the Information Centre.
  • The units at the west side of the lower level, near to the Information Centre Car Park, are accessed by 5 steps (shown in photographs 13 and 14).
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is no tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The steps are medium height.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • These steps can be overcome by using the ramp from the Information Centre Car Park and then proceeding along the walkway at the front of the building (shown in photograph 15).

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Information Centre.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Information Centre.