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The Roundhouse

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

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include an open cattle shed with individual pens for cattle rearing and a viewing platform.

Useful Information

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

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by anybody.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • The name of the car park is the Cricket Pitch car park.
    • The car park is located on the corner of Brackenhurst Lane to the left as you exit the farm.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • 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 View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the farm 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 a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • 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 the left going up the ramp.

Level Change (Gantry)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located just beyond the entrance ramp.
  • There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Comments View
    • The cattle shed is divided into 8 individual pens with cattle gate entry and viewing gantry above.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located outside the Home Farm Workshops.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located at the rear of the dairy farm yard.