Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include student services and offices.
- University House link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Lancaster University is located to the South of the City of Lancaster, off the A6. The University can be accessed via Junction 33 of the M6.
- There are a number of car parks throughout the site. The main car parks are located on Bowland Avenue and South West Drive.
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By Bus
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- Local buses stop are available to the Southern Perimeter bus stop on South Drive, the Furness College bus stop on South East Drive, and the Underpass at the centre of the campus.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, approximately 3.9 miles from the University. Buses are available from the station to the University.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01524 592 111.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Health Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01524 387 780.
- To see more information on Wellbeing, Counselling, and Mental Health please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01524 592 690.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on The Base please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01524 592 525.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01524 594 910.
- Email: [email protected].
Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor Parking and Staff Car Share Permit Holders Car Park A)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Bowland Avenue.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Languages and Cultures building and University 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 and signposted.
- There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 354cm x 600cm (11ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
- 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 staff permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
- Payment machines are located to the right of the Chaplaincy Building.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot 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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- This car park is not clearly signposted from the main buildings.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Alexandra Square at the rear 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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Entrance (The Base)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located Alexandra Square.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 202cm (6ft 8in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway approaching the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Reception
- The Base is located straight ahead beyond the main entrance.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located beyond the main entrance of University House in the reception area.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located beyond the main entrance of University House to the left in the reception area.