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Route from Information Centre Accessible Car Park to Central Hall

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

Access Guide

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Introduction

Accessible Car Park to Cloistered Walkway via Market Square

  • Upon exiting the car park turn left and head towards Market Square.
  • There is a steep slope leading into Market Square.
  • Continue straight ahead through Market Square, bearing slightly right at the supermarket, and you will see the entrance to the cloistered walkway ahead.
  • There is a slight slope running downwards from left to right in the Square.

Cloistered Walkway to Vanbrugh College Nucleus

  • On reaching the walkway, turn right and continue for approximately 105m until reaching the Vanbrugh College Nucleus.
  • There is a steep slope heading downwards as you turn right from the Market Square (photograph 1).
  • The is a slight slope downwards as you continue.

Vanbrugh College Nucleus to Central Hall

  • Upon reaching the Vanbrugh College Nucleus, turn left and continue for approximately 60m before turning right and heading to the Central Hall's main entrance.
  • The surface of the path is concrete paving slabs and has a slight slope downwards.
  • At the bottom turn right (photograph 5) and head towards Central Hall.
  • There is a slight slope to reach Central Hall.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).