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Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, College Drive, Nottingham, NG11 8NS

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; a counter for student services and advice.
    • The Support and Wellbeing Hub is located on the east side of Clifton Campus.

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Getting Here (Clifton Campus)

  • By Road View
    • The M1 passes close to the west of the city, the A42 / M42 link to the southwest of the city, and the A1(M) to the east of the city.
      Clifton Campus is located on the A453 Clifton Lane.
      When using the M1 to reach Clifton Campus, exit at Junction 24 and follow the A453 for approximately five miles.
      From the city centre, follow signs out to the A453 (signposted to Birmingham).
    • Limited on-site parking is available at the Clifton Campus.
      Enter the campus through the Main Gate then contact security at the car park barrier using the intercom, and you’ll be directed to the student car park on the right.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
    • During term time, the Uni 4 bus runs between the City and Clifton campuses.
      The service leaves Burton Street (adjacent to The Cornerhouse) up to every seven minutes for the Clifton Campus, via the city centre and the railway station.
      Out of term time, use the Nottingham City Transport (NCT) service number 1, which picks up at Beastmarket Hill, Collin Street and the railway station, and drops off at the gates of our Clifton Campus.
    • For more information on bus services in Nottingham please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • 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 Main Gate Visitors Car Park.
    • The car park is located to the right when entering the main gate entrance.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Main Gate Visitors Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right when entering the main gate entrance.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Health and Allied Professions 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 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 220cm x 460cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 58cm wide.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by student permit holders, permit holders, staff permit holders, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
    • 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 step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is a campus map available within the car park.
    • The only Blue Badge bay within the car park is also an EV charging bay.
    • There are eight electric vehicle charging points in the car park. The height of the electric charge point nozzle is 120cm. An app is required to use the charging points. There are also 2 additional Blue Badge bays outside the car park for short term use only (30mins). To use these it must be disclosed at the parking barrier if needed. .

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the Support and Wellbeing Hub.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Support and Wellbeing Hub'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 91cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 74cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead when entering the Support and Wellbeing Hub.
    • The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 77cm.
    • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music/sound.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Pavillion Building opposite.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Pavilions Building opposite.