Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The venue is located in Main Building - Reception along the left-hand corridor after passing the reception area.
- Main Building - Reception link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M6 leave at junction 26 and join the M58.
Leave the M58 at junction 3 and follow the A570 Ormskirk Road towards Ormskirk.
After approximately three miles the entrance to the university campus is on the right.
From Liverpool or Preston take the A59 and then onto the A570 at Ormskirk.
The University entrance is on the left after approximately 1.5 miles. - The main campus car park C is on the left when entering the campus from the A570.
Car Parks A and B are located opposite the main reception building.
Blue Badge bays are available at various locations across the campus. - For more information on google maps location of Edge Hill university please click here (opens new tab).
- From the M6 leave at junction 26 and join the M58.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- From Ormskirk Bus Station the Edge Link bus service (EL1) runs directly to the campus during term time and is free for students with a university card.
The 152 bus between St Helens railway station and Ormskirk bus station runs along the A570 and stops on the main road opposite at the university. - For more information on 152 bus service by Stagecoach please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Ormskirk Train Station.
- From Liverpool Lime Street station change to Merseyrail Northern Line for Ormskirk Station.
From Preston take the train to Ormskirk Station.
Then via a pedestrian walkway walk to the Ormskirk bus station for the EL1 or 152 bus services. - For more information on Ormskirk Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on planning a rail journey to Edge Hill University please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Edge Hill University travel page, giving information on travelling to the university. Includes links to the Edge Link bus service map and timetable.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Traveline, which can be used to plan your journey by all means.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Merseytravel site for further information on rail travel to Ormskirk from Liverpool.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- The disability support teams provide specialist support, to help you develop strategies that you can use in your studies and other areas of your life. A range of information advice and guidance is available through the teams to help you get everything in place and ensure you have the right provisions.
We have two teams at the university that support students who have challenges.
The SpLD Support Team works with all our students who have or are exploring challenges related to Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Dyscalculia. . - To see more information on the SpLD Support Team and how to access the team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01695 657 526.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Inclusion Team provide information, advice, and support to our wider disabled student community at the university, including but not limited to students who have challenges related to Mental Health support needs, Sensory Impairments, Autism, Long Term Health Conditions and Mobility Impairments.
- To see more information on the Inclusion Team and how to access the team please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- A range of teams in Catalyst provide support to students at the university:
UniSkills provide a comprehensive programme of workshops, online resources and one-to-one support tailored to enhance your academic abilities. For more information, please click here
Student Services provide advice and guidance to students who might need Mental Health and Wellbeing Support, with money issues and helping students to deal with challenges they may encounter during their studies. Each team has in individual specialism, and they all work closely together to ensure that the student or apprentice has access to holistic advice. For more information about what the teams can do for you, please click here. - To see more information on applying to Edge Hill University please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01695 575 171.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Edge Hill University Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01695 657 555.
- Email: [email protected]..
- To see more information on Student Union, please click here.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Parking
- There are 3 car parks available on Campus (A, B and C) available for use of permit holding students and visitors.
- Car parks A and C have Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop off point available close to Car Park C.
- For information about the site/campus parking, please click here to see the Site/Campus Parking Access Guide.
- To see the Universities Car Parking Policy, please click here.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite car park A, car park B and St Helens Road.
- This entrance gives access to the reception area of the main building on level 0.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 119cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located either side of the approach to the entrance.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance doors.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 15:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 15:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 15:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 15:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 15:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the ground floor of the main reception building.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
- The entrance door is 95cm wide.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 43cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables and sofas.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The coffee tables are a mix of heights from 43cm to 44cm.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located to the left of the lift at the other end of the corridor within the main building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located to the left and then through two sets of double doors.