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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Sustainable Consumption Institute.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University of Manchester is located in the centre of Manchester just off the A57(M) between Upper Brook Street (A34) and the Higher Cambridge Street (A5067).
  • There are multiple permit holder only car parks around the university campus. There is a NCP car park located on the North East corner of the campus, just of Upper Brook Street. This car park is the Manchester Aquatics Centre NCP and charges apply for all users. There are multiple blue badge permit holder car parks located around the campus.
• By Bus View
  • There are multiple bus stops throughout the campus along Oxford Road. There are bus stops outside the Kilburn Building, Manchester Aquatics Centre and Stopford Building, these stops are served by routes 15, 18, 41, 42, 42A, 42B, 43, 53, 111, 142, 143, 147, 191, 197, 746, V4, Vantage V1 and Vantage V2.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is the Manchester Oxford Road station. This train station is approximately 700m from the centre of the university campus, this takes approximately 10 minutes to complete on foot. The Manchester Oxford Road station is served by the East Midlands Trains, Transpennine Express, Northern and Transport for Wales services.
• Useful Links View
  • More information on finding the university campus can be found on the university website and on the campus map.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on bus timetables, routes and ticket pricing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on train time tabling, ticket prices and routes.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advisory and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0161 275 7512.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• This website contains information on how to apply to the University of Manchester, obtaining a university prospectus and attending open days.
• To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0161 275 2888.
• Email: [email protected].

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is between the Arthur Lewis Building and Coupland 1.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
  • Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 500m (546yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Access to the car parking is via Booth Street or Higher Cambridge Street.
  • A university key card is needed for entrance to this parking.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The bell is at a height of 148cm.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 165cm.
• 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 94cm (3ft 1in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located immediately before the steps.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located along the rear corridor.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located after you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the offices and meeting room on the first and second floors.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Arthur Lewis Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the top of the stairs.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the top of the stairs.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.