Access Guide
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.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park A)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located adjacent to St Helens Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Founders East, Lady Margaret and Main Building - Reception.
- 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 300cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 104m (113yd 2ft) from the Main Building - Reception building entrance.
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Comments
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- There are bollards on the route from the car park to the entrance.
- The minimum distance between the bollards is 135cm.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park B)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located adjacent to St. Helens Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Main Building - Clough and Main Building - Reception.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
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Comments
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- There is normally a barrier to pass through to reach the car park but at time of survey (January 2024) this was awaiting replacement.
- There are bollards on the route from the car park to the entrance.
- The minimum distance between the bollards is 135cm.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park C)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the southeastern corner of the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Creative Edge and Catalyst buildings.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 18 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 484cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 129cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is not 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 step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 59m (64yd 1ft) from the Creative Edge building entrance.
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Comments
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- There are bollards on the route from the car park to the entrance.
- The minimum distance between the bollards is 152cm.
- The drop-off points are on the roundabout that provides vehicular access to the car park.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park D)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the far side of the Central Campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Wilson Centre and Life Sciences Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park E - Staff Only)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the Faculty of Education Piazza building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Faculty of Education Piazza building.
- 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 300cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- 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 Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Faculty of Education Piazza building main entrance.
Site/Campus Car Park (Rear of Faculty of Education Lakeside Building - Staff Only)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the Faculty of Education Lakeside building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Faculty of Education Lakeside and the Faculty of Education Piazza.
- 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.
- There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 474cm x 270cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Faculty of Education Lakeside building side entrance.
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Comments
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- Three of the Blue Badge bays are well marked with marked zones at the rear and sides.
- The remaining 4 Blue Badge bays have faded markings with marked zones at the sides only.