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Campus Car Parks

The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Overview

Parking (Car Park A - Charles Street Multi-Storey)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in Charles Street.
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 180cm.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from pedestrian exit.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow openings.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking signs are available, however they are not clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located on level 1 of the car park, at the pedestrian and vehicular exits.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).

Parking (Car Park B - Aquatics Centre Multi-Storey)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Booth Street East, in Rumford Street.
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete and block paving.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m from the pedestrian exit.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located on levels 1 and 7.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a new touchscreen payment machine but it wasn't yet in use at the time of the survey.

Parking (Car Park D - Booth Street West Multi-Storey)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in Higher Chatham Street, off Booth Street West.
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 205cm.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 2m from the pedestrian exit.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the vehicular entrance.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.

Parking (Cecil Street - Car Park E)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Cecil Street.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park, next to the parking attendants cabin.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (minimum 185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • The payment machine is positioned in the vehicular exit road and so should be used with caution by pedestrians.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.

Parking (Dilworth Street - Car Park F)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Dilworth Street.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View

Parking (Dover Street - Car Park G)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in Rumford Street, off Dover Street.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View