Access Guide
Introduction
- The Place of Worship and Contemplation is located on the ground floor of B Block.
- The entrance to the Cyncoed Place of Worship and Contemplation can be accessed via the B Block main entrance.
- Cyncoed B Block link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located off Cyncoed Road which is located off the A48.
- Pay and Display parking is available throughout the Cyncoed Campus.
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By Bus
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- The 52/52A bus travels from the city centre to the Cyncoed Campus every 15 minutes during the day, via Albany Road and Penylan Road.
During term time, the U1 MetRider bus travels from Llandaff to the Cyncoed campus every hour.
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a MetRider bus pass? for students and staff, which gives unlimited access to the entire Cardiff Bus network from the 1st of September till the 30th of June.
If you take the bus more than two days of each week, the MetRider pass will save you money.
- The 52/52A bus travels from the city centre to the Cyncoed Campus every 15 minutes during the day, via Albany Road and Penylan Road.
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By Train
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- Heath High Level and Heath Low Level railway stations are approx. 25 minutes' walk from the Cyncoed Campus, serving the area from the Rhymney and Coryton lines.
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Useful Links
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- For information on Cardiff Buses.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 02920 416 170.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Services include the Wellbeing and Disability Services for the University. The Student Services Area is located off B Block.
- To see more information on Student Finance Advice please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2041 6170.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2041 6188.
- Email: [email protected].
- Accommodations Services is located within Warwick House at the Cyncoed Campus.
- To see more information on Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 02920 416 190.
- Email: [email protected].
- Disability Awareness Training is provided for staff.
Site/Campus Car Park (Main Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of block B.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are B Block, Library, Cyncoed Hall of Residence, Warwick House.
- 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 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 490cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located in front of Stradling Accommodation block.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment can be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the B Block.
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the B Block main entrance.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on B Block corridor, opposite lecture theatre 4.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The lectern is at a height of 102cm to 108cm.
- The table within the room is 44cm high.
- Seating within the room varies from 41cm to 44cm high.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilets are located along the corridor leading to the Place of Worship and Contemplation on the ground floor of B Block.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located along the corridor leading to the Cyncoed Place of Worship and Contemplation on the ground floor of B Block.