Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include the maintenance team workshops.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The main campus area is located to the south of Belfast City Centre.
- Parking for the main university area can be found off Botanic Avenue and is situated next to the McClay Library and to the rear of the Administration Building. This car park is for permit holders only.
There are car parking spaces available for Blue Badge holders (free of charge), however previous approval from QUB Estates is required.
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By Bus
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- There are bus stops located near the Main University Area on University Road which serve routes 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 13, 22a, 93, 209, 238, 251u, 261, 273, 522, 524, 524a.
There is also one on College Green which serves routes 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 29, 29c, 652.
A pedestrian crossing with traffic lights is present in the area for safe crossing. An additional crossing with sound alert and braille signs is present on College Green.
- There are bus stops located near the Main University Area on University Road which serve routes 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 13, 22a, 93, 209, 238, 251u, 261, 273, 522, 524, 524a.
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By Train
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- Botanic Train Station is located just to the north (approximately 0.4 miles) from the Main University Area.
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Useful Links
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- For more information about getting to the university, please see the Getting Here page on the university website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Translink website for details on public transport in Northern Ireland.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 9097 5251.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Services offers support in a wide range of issues, as well as offering help in obtaining the DSA (Disabled Students Allowance).
- To see more information on Asperger’s Social and Support Group at Queen’s please click here (opens new tab).
- The group meets at least once a month during term-time, usually in the Student Guidance Centre. It allows students to develop friendships, discuss any difficulties which they may experience at university and receive support both from their peers and the group facilitators (two Disability Officers). The group meets in a safe, secure environment where members feel comfortable and accepted. Group activities vary and depend on members’ interests, e.g. watching a film, visiting the Ulster Museum and the Linen Hall Library, going out for lunch, as well as workshops on healthy eating and stress management.
- To see more information on University Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 90 664634.
- Students are entitled to medical services at the University Health Centre.
- To see more information on Disability Research Network please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 9097 5117.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Research Network is a new multi-disciplinary initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration between academics, policymakers, practitioners and community and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in disability studies and research. It provides a unique opportunity for members to share knowledge and disseminate the growing body of disability research being carried out in Northern Ireland, stimulate debate about disability issues and develop collaborative partnerships for future disability research and further development of disability policy and practice.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is main campus car park.
- The car park is located at the rear of the main campus.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Botanic Gardens Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Botanic Gardens.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Administration Building.
- 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 390cm x 430cm (12ft 10in x 14ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Administration Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Administration Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Library Building.
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Comments
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- Taxis are permitted to enter the car park for drop-off only.
Outside Access (Break Room Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the centre of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There are similar entrances to the workshops, toilets and office rooms along the length of the building as all rooms are accessed from the outside. Some of these entrances are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located within the sixth door from the left as you face the building.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the changing room entrance.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard toilet area.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located within the second door from the left when facing the building.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 2m from the toilet entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.