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Lambing Unit/Grain Store

Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Campus, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QF

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About this venue

Large single storey farm structure - new build 2020

Access Guide

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Introduction

  • This a large agricultural building, used for various purposes, including lambing and storing grain.

Getting Here (Brackenhurst Campus)

  • By Road View
    • 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.
  • By Bus View
    • 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).
  • By Train View
    • 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.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located at the front of Home Farm.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is Cricket Pitch Car Park.
    • The car park is located in front of the Farm.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Cricket Pitch Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Brackenhurst Lane next to the cricket pitch.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Home Farm Workshops.
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by anybody.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the road.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Home Farm Workshops.

Outside Access (Entrance To The Farmyard)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Home Farm, off the car park.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 177cm (5ft 10in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located at the first set of doors and after the second set.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Comments View
    • The ramp leading into the farmyard after the second set of doors has handrails both sides. It also has mats for disinfecting boots (as shown in photograph 5).

Farmyard

  • The farmyard has a gravel and concrete surface.
  • There are 2 sets of large, manual gates to access the building from the main farmyard.
  • These lead to a yard with a gravel surface in front of the building.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right hand corner of the building.
    • There is stepped 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located at the entrance.
    • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar entrance at the rear of the building.

Outside Access (Vehicle Entrances)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front and 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 not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 370cm (12ft 2in).
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 of these doors at the front and 3 at the rear of the building. These have Roller Shutter doors.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • At the time of the survey (November 2022), the building was being used to store equipment whilst a department moves buildings.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.