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Coach Lane Campus East Sports Pitches

Northumbria University, Coach Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7XA

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include outdoor 5-a-side pitches and full sized sports pitches.

Opening Times

  • Opening times do vary depending on timetabling and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Coach Lane Campus is located to the North East of the city of Newcastle, off the A1058 on Coach Lane.
    • The University of Northumbria's parking partner APCOA manages parking at the University. University car parks are for the use of permit holders only and are subject to the parking regulations. Permits are available for visitors to the university with 48 hours' notice.
  • By Bus View
    • Coach Lane campus is served by the Number 1 bus from the Coach Lane Campus bus stop on Coach Lane. The bus is operated by Stagecoach.
  • By Train View
    • The Coach Lane Campus is approximately 4 miles from Newcastle Central Station, the city's main train station. Buses are available from the station to the campus.
  • By Underground View
    • Coach Lane Campus is approximately 1km from the Four Lane Ends metro station.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park (Coach Lane East Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Northumbria High Performance Centre.
    • 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all users.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located in front of the Sports Centre and in front of the Library.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • Payment cannot be made by phone.
    • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is ramped access to the car park from the main entrance.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the main entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.

Outside Access (Changing Room Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the sports performance building, leading to the sports pitches.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.

Entrance (Sports Pitches)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the sports performance building, leading to the sports pitches.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • Comments View
    • There is also an alternate entrance to the right that is a push, is permanently held open and is 100cm wide (this is shown in photograph 3).

Entrance (Pitch 1 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of pitch 1.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 205cm (6ft 9in).

Entrance (Pitch 2 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the front of pitch 2.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 291cm (9ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • There is an alternate entrance to the left that is a pull, may be difficult to open and is 120cm wide.
    • There is also a slope with a very easy incline in front of both of the entrances.

Entrance (Pitch 3 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the front of Pitch 3.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • The surface of the approach to the entrance is uneven at points.

Sports Pitches

  • The venue has 3 sports pitches.
  • Pitches can be used for 7-a-side or 11-a-side football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, American Football, and Hockey.
  • Pitches 1 and 3 are 3G Rubber Crumb pitches.
  • Pitch 3 is Sand Dressed Astro Turf.

Sports Ground

  • Non-Segregated Seating View
    • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
    • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
    • There is level access to the designated seating area.
    • Wheelchair seating is located in the stadium area of the sports pitches.
    • The view from this area is good.
    • A companion can sit beside / near you.
    • Accessible toilets are not available.
    • There is not an audio description service.
  • Home Support Seating View
    • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • Comments View
    • There is also non-segregated seating available within Pitches 1 and 2.

Standard Changing Room

  • There is not a/are not standard changing room(s) available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest standard changing facilities are located in the sports performance building.
    • Please see separate guide for more information.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the sports performance building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the sports performance building.