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New Era Square Car Park to Bramall Lane Stadium

4 New Era Square, Sheffield, S2 4BF

Access Guide

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Introduction

  • The following information describes the route from New Era Square Car Park to Bramall Lane.
  • The approximate distance of the route 175 metres.
  • The route takes approximately 5 minutes.
  • The majority of paths along the route consist of concrete or tarmac surfaces.
  • The potential hazards on this route include; congested pathways, busy road crossings and uneven surfaces.

Parking (New Era Square)

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located off Arley Street.
    • The car park is accessed via Arley Street.
    • The car park type is underground.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 210cm (6ft 11in).
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is step-free access throughout the car park.
    • There is a lift or stairs to go from the parking to the pedestrian exit to New Era Square.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 270cm x 610cm (8ft 10in x 20ft).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • Standard parking bays are clearly marked.
    • The route from the car park is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the building.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
    • Payment machines are located in the lift lobby of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Matchday Information View
    • The following information relates to the parking available on a matchday.
    • There are 4 parking bays in total which are allocated to Blue Badge holders, of which 4 is/are clearly marked.
    • Standard parking bays can be used for Blue Badge holders.
    • This car park is for home and away supporters.
    • Parking is pre-booked via the link on the Sheffield United FC website.
    • Parking spaces are available on a match-by-match basis.
    • For more information on booking parking bays please click here (opens new tab).
    • Parking is not free for all supporters on matchday.
  • Related Route Plan(s) View

Car Parking to New Era Square

  • To exit the car park there is clearly marked signage to the pedestrian exits.
  • There is a single width door to access the stairs and lifts lobby, the doors open away from you and is over 75cm.
  • There is either 15+ clearly marked steps or a platform lift to go from the parking level to the exit from the car park.
  • The platform lifts door width is 90cm.
  • The dimensions of the platform lift are 115cm x 145cm.
  • There are Braille and tactile controls.
  • There is a visual floor indicator.
  • After exiting the lift follow the corridor to the car park exit.
  • The car park exit is an automatic door with an opening width of 145cm.
  • The car park exit gives access to New Era Square.

New Era Square to Sheldon Street

  • After exiting the car park turn left and follow the path to Sheldon Street.
  • There is step-free access along the walkway in New Era Square.
  • There is either a slight slope or 2 to 3 steps leading down from New Era Square to access Sheldon Street.
  • There are bollards after the slope and steps.
  • The bollards are 120cm high.
  • The width between the bollards is 145cm.
  • The bollards do not contrast clearly from the paving.

Sheldon Street to Bramall Lane Pedestrian Crossing

  • After joining Sheldon Street turn left and follow the path for approximately 5 metres until you reach the crossing to the opposite side of Sheldon Street.
  • The crossing has dropped kerbs without tactile paving on both sides.
  • After completing the crossing, turn left and follow the path as it merges onto Bramall Lane.
  • After joining Bramall Lane follow the path for approximately 20 metres until you reach the pedestrian crossing.
  • There are signposts located along the path. There is space to the right of the signposts.

Bramall Lane Pedestrian Crossing

  • The pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides.
  • The pedestrian crossing is signal box controlled.
  • The crossing has a rotating cone at the base of the signal box to indicate when it is safe to cross for visually impaired people.
  • Caution is advised when crossing, as traffic travels from both directions.

Bramall Lane Pedestrian Crossing to Outer Concourse

  • After completing the crossing turn right and follow the path for approximately 80 metres until you reach the corner of the John Street Stand and Bramall Lane Stand.
  • There is step-free access along the route.
  • The path crosses the entrance and exit access roads for a petrol station.
  • Both crossings have dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides.
  • Caution is advised when crossing due to vehicles entering and exiting the car park.
  • At the end of the route there is a dropped kerb with tactile paving to access the matchday outer concourse on John Street and Bramall Lane.

Outer Concourse (Cherry Street, Shoreham Street, John Street and Bramall Lane)

  • There is step-free access along paths.
    The surface of the paths is tarmac.
    The path on Cherry Street crosses the access road to the Tony Currie Stand car parks.
    There are 2 crossings on Cherry Street, both with dropped kerbs and tactile paving both sides.
    There are long, slight slopes along Bramall Lane and Shoreham Street.
    There are dropped kerbs located along the road to access the paths.
  • On matchdays, there is a traffic exclusion zone both before and after kick-off on the streets surrounding the stadium (Shoreham Street, Bramall Lane, Cherry Street and John Street).
  • Clear directional signage is provided on the concourse.
  • There is a stadium plan/map on the concourse.
  • There is a steward/member of staff available for assistance on matchdays.