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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an observatory with first floor mounted astronomical telescope, a separate control, observation and teaching room.

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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.

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Getting Here (Clifton Campus)

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  • Clifton Campus is located about 4 miles south-west of the city centre of Nottingham. The Clifton Campus postcode is NG11 8NS.
    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 county.
    From the South: Exit the M1 at Junction 24 and follow the A453 towards the city. Clifton Campus is on the left-hand side approximately seven miles from the motorway.
    From the A60 North: Leave the A60 at A6514 and follow the Ring Road for approximately eight miles. Keep in the right-hand lane as the road splits in two and follow the road under the overpass, signposted M1 South. Continue straight over the roundabout with traffic lights and then turn right at the next set of traffic lights for Clifton Campus.
    From the A60 South: Join the A52 and exit at A453, signposted M1 South. Continue straight over the roundabout with traffic lights and then turn right at the next set of traffic lights for Clifton Campus.
    From the A52: Leave the A52 at A453, signposted M1 South. Continue straight over the roundabout with traffic lights and then turn right at the next set of traffic lights for Clifton Campus
  • Student parking is available at Clifton Campus, but there are restrictions in place as explained below. There are a number of Blue Badge bays for Blue Badge holders available across the campus.
    Between 7 am and 4 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and between 7 am and 12 pm on Wednesday, parking is for students with a valid parking permit only.
    Permit holders can gain entry via the Main Entrance using their student card.
    At all other times, students without a valid parking permit can park in the student car park and can gain entry via the Main Entrance using their student card.
    Students must park in the student car park only on College Drive.
    Please note that parking on Clifton Campus is extremely restricted and a parking permit scheme is used to ensure students who travel further than NG14 or students who live within the Greater Nottingham Area who have a real need to bring their vehicle to campus and have extenuating circumstances are able to park on the campus.
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  • NTU and Nottingham City Transport operate the Go2 Uni 4 bus service (formerly known as Unilink) between the City site and Clifton Campus.
    For more details about this service, please visit the Nottingham City Transport website.
    A discounted pass is available to all NTU students as part of your Smartcard.
    Timetables can be found on the Nottingham City Transport website. Please note that this service is term-time only.
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  • Nottingham station is located approximately 4.2 miles from the Clifton Campus, which can then be accessed by the number 4 bus.
    Nottingham station has step free access to the station.
    There are lifts to platforms from station front.
    Wheelchairs available and there are portable ramps available to access trains.
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  • The nearest Tram Stop to the Clifton Campus is Rivergreen Tram Stop.
    It is approximately 0.7 miles (14 minutes) south east of the campus by foot, via Sunninhill Drive and Rivergreen and is located on Southchurch Drive in Clifton.
    The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram service provides a link to Nottingham railway station and the Broadmarsh Bus Station redevelopment.
    There are several park and ride stops along the route with parking when visiting the University.
    The Phoenix Park Park and Ride site is close to Junction 26 of the M1, and the Forest Park and Ride site is near to the city centre.
    The trams network is fully accessible with fully accessible tram stop platforms, low floor access to trams, high colour contrast floor finishes, electronic signs and audible announcements, dedicated wheelchair spaces and Blue Badge parking at the park and ride sites on the tram network.
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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).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is South Gate Car Park.
  • The car park is located on College Drive.
• 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.

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

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the left side of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Erasmus Darwin.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• 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 Erasmus Darwin.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Erasmus Darwin.

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Outside Access (Observatory)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right of the path as you approach.
  • 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 main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Control Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left as you approach.
  • 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 main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Entrance Path)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path as you approach the observatory and control room.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Inside Access (Observatory)

• 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 varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is staircase access only to the telescope platform. However images may be relayed to the Control Room for those with mobility issues.
  • Access is not permitted to the ground floor area of the observatory except to access the staircase.
  • ?To the rear of the building externally there is a honey bee hive built into the observatory building.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located in the observatory.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the observatory entrance.
  • There are 9 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are low.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the telescope observation platform.

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Inside Access (Control Room)

• 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 varied.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Control Room)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• There is not step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 70cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 64cm and 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
• Lighting may be darkened to allow for screen presentations. There are no windows in this room.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Erasmus Darwin.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in Erasmus Darwin.