Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include university offices.
Getting Here (City Campus)
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By Road
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- The City Campus is located north west of the city centre of Nottingham.
The M1 passes close to the west of the city, the A42 / M42 link to the south-west of the city, and the A1(M) to the east of the city.
When using the M1 from the north, exit at Junction 26 and take the A610 Nuthall Road / Alfreton Road into the city.
When using the M1 from the south, use Junction 24 and follow the A453 into the city centre. - University car parks on the City Campus are not open to visitors, but there are a number of public car parks nearby.
The following website gives details on car parking within Nottingham - https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/transport-parking-and-streets/parking-and-bus-lanes.
Parking for people with disabilities will be accommodated on the campus if possible.
The Park and Ride tram service with sites around Nottingham is particularly convenient and popular with visitors.
- The City Campus is located north west of the city centre of Nottingham.
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By Bus
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- Bus route Go2 Uni 4 links the University City and Clifton Campuses. The bus terminates on Burton Street (Stop T7).
Buses stop outside the Newton Building on South Sherwood Street at NTU City Campus (Stop G1) - Centrelink, L14, Rainbow one, two and night bus N4.
Buses stop outside the Newton Building on South Sherwood Street at NTU City Campus (Stop G2) - 28, 30, 31, 35, 36, L2, L5, L7, L10 and night bus N28.
- Bus route Go2 Uni 4 links the University City and Clifton Campuses. The bus terminates on Burton Street (Stop T7).
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By Train
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- Nottingham station is located approximately one mile from our City Campus, which can then be accessed on foot, by tram or by bus.
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 station is located approximately one mile from our City Campus, which can then be accessed on foot, by tram or by bus.
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By Tram
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- The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram stops on Goldsmith Street outside the Chaucer building and the Boots Library, providing 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's park and ride site is close to Junction 26 of the M1, and the Forest Park's 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.
- The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram stops on Goldsmith Street outside the Chaucer building and the Boots Library, providing a link to Nottingham railway station and the Broadmarsh Bus Station redevelopment.
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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).
- For details on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram services 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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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Clarendon Street.
Outside Access (50/52)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- There is 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 101cm (3ft 4in).
Outside Access (54/56)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is 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 101cm (3ft 4in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (58/60)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 5 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 deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (62/64)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 8 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 deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Basement, G, 1, 2, 3.
- The stairs are located straight ahead as the enter via the front entrances.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the front entrances.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- There are 8 staircases located within the building.
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Comments
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- There are single heavy doors to access the stairs leading to the basement.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located in buildings 50/52.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in building 54, on the staircase in building 56, on the staircase in building 60, on the staircase in building 62,.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the staircase in building 54, on the ground floor in building 56, on the staircase in building 58, on the ground floor in building 62,.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located in building 54 and 64 on the ground floor. .
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor of building 62/64.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the 62/64 entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever twist.
- Lighting levels are good.