Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include benches and shelving, bird guides and information for the purpose of bird watching.
Getting Here (Brackenhurst Campus)
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By Road
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- Brackenhurst is located about 14 miles north of Nottingham’s city centre.
From the North Exit the M1 at junction 28 and head towards Mansfield along the A38.
Turn right to follow the A617 towards Newark then turn right again onto the A612 towards Southwell.
Pass the Minster on your left and turn left at the mini roundabout; keeping the Minster on your left.
Then take the A612 on the left. Brackenhurst is located around a mile from here on the left.
From the South Exit the M1 at junction 24 and follow the A453 Nottingham South, past the University’s Clifton Campus.
Follow the A52 Nottingham ring road onto the A6011 then turn right onto the A612 for approximately ten miles.
Brackenhurst Campus is on the right-hand side of the road.
From the West Follow the A52 Nottingham Ring Road onto the A6011 then turn right onto the A612 for approximately ten miles.
Brackenhurst is located on the righthand side of the road.
From the East Head along either the A1, A46 or A17 to Newark, then the A617 towards Mansfield, before turning onto the A612 to Southwell.
Pass the Minster and turn left at the mini roundabout; keeping the Minster on your left.
After a short while turn left, following the A612.
Brackenhurst is approximately a mile from here, on the left. - Parking is available in the Bramley car park (post code for sat nav: NG25 0QF).
Additional parking is available adjacent to the cricket pitch, by the Glasshouse complex, off Crink Lane and by the Equestrian Centre.
- Brackenhurst is located about 14 miles north of Nottingham’s city centre.
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By Bus
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- Use bus service Pathfinder 100 from King Street, which is located in the Old Market Square, Nottingham.
Buses leave around every 20 minutes and the journey takes about 45 minutes.
Bus route Pathfinder 100 links the University Brackenhurst Campus with Southwell and Nottingham City Centre.
The bus stops on Nottingham Road opposite Bramley for Southwell (Stop ID: ntsdpdmw) and on the campus side for Nottingham (Stop ID: ntsdpatm).
- Use bus service Pathfinder 100 from King Street, which is located in the Old Market Square, Nottingham.
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By Train
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- Nottingham railway station is located near Nottingham city centre.
On arrival take the tram from terminus next to the station to the Old Market Square.
Catch the Pathfinder 100 bus from King Street off Old Market Square.
Nottingham station has step free access to the station.
There are lifts to platforms from station front.
Wheelchairs are available and there are portable ramps available to access trains.
- Nottingham railway station is located near Nottingham city centre.
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Useful Links
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- For details of bus services in Nottingham, including details of using bus services and accessibility, please use the following link to the Nottingham City Transport website:.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For details on Nottingham train station please use the following link:.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 848 6060.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Services Centres (SSC) at NTU offer you a wide range of support and advice to help you get the most out of university life.
We have SSC Advisers located at City, Clifton and Brackenhurst campuses, who can provide support with: enrolment, card services, accommodation, wellbeing, financial support and referrals to Student Support Services, plus lots more. - To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 848 2894.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Accommodation Support Service offers support and advice for all of your accommodation needs whether you choose to live in university accommodation, private halls of residence or accredited shared housing.
University accommodation can be booked online from Spring onwards and is usually home to undergraduate students. However, returning students and postgraduates are also welcome. - To see more information on Disability Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 848 2085.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Support Service coordinates support and access arrangements for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties.
Members of the Disability Support Service team work with academic staff, other university services and external agencies to meet individual access requirements. - To see more information on Main Reception and Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 941 8418.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Access to the hide is via a farm track. An appropriate vehicle is required to access the hide from the main campus.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- 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) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 in front of 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 have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a sloped path with bark chippings to the ramp from the access path.
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 low.
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Comments
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- There is bench seating and shelving.
- The shelving is 88cm with opening windows at this level.
- There is lower 76cm high shelving with lower level window at this level.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the equine locker rooms or veterinary nursing unit.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the yard beside Brackenhurst Farmhouse.