Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Squash Courts.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the University Manchester turn left onto Anson Road, which leads onto Birchfields Road, then take a right onto Old Hall Lane, turn left onto Whitworth Lane until the roundabout, then left into Gunnery Lane, slight right at Fatty Avenue The venue is located just outside Manchester City Centre in Fallowfield. Destination will be found on the right.
- There is a car park in front of the venue.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is on Lytham road which is approximately 6 minutes away.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Manchester Piccadilly which is about 3 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- Stage Coach Manchester - Bus Information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Train Station information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 356cm x 500cm (11ft 8in x 16ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Parking is free for 3 hours then parking charges apply All vehicles need to be registered on entry by using the PayByPhone system, The details for this are located at the front of the building.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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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 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
Entrance (Squash Courts)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located leading into squash court 2.
- 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 easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 69cm (2ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The entry to this squash court is via a coin slot operated door located on the left of the door, the coin entry height is 160cm.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The photographs show Squash court A and the viewing balcony on the first floor.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located ahead on entry to the building.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the entrance.
- There are 12 steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are squash courts viewing balcony.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Armitage sports centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Armitage sports centre.