Access Guide
Introduction
- There are two lecture rooms (Clarke Room and Stewart Room) in two buildings next to each other.
- Priorsfield Lecture Theatres are located behind the main Priorsfield Building.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Approaching from the north west or south east along the M6: Leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M). At the end of the motorway, keep to the right, go over a flyover, then through some underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road. The University is on the right, two and a half miles from the city centre.
Approaching from the M42 north: Leave at Junction 8 to join the M6 northbound and follow the instructions above.
Approaching from the south west: Leave the M5 at Junction 4 (signposted Birmingham SW) to join the A38. The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway.
Approaching from the M40: It is easier to turn south on the M42 and leave at Junction 1, heading north on the A38 Bristol Road. The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway. - There are Blue Badge parking spaces and other limited parking available on site.
- Approaching from the north west or south east along the M6: Leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M). At the end of the motorway, keep to the right, go over a flyover, then through some underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road. The University is on the right, two and a half miles from the city centre.
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By Bus
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- Bus numbers X21 and X22 stop on Edgbaston Park Road outside Lucas House, and run between the city centre and Bartley Green.
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By Train
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- From Birmingham New Street Station around six trains an hour call at University Station and take 8-10 minutes. The final destinations for trains are Bromsgrove, Redditch, Hereford and Cardiff Central. It will be 1 mile and a 25 minute walk from University Station along Vincent Drive, Pritchatts Road and Edgbaston Park Road (generally level) or through Campus (with extended sections at a gradient).
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Useful Links
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- National Express West Midlands website for more information on bus routes X21 and X22.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail Enquiries website for information on trains to University and station information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- More information on how to get to the Edgbaston Campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Edgbaston Campus Mobility Map please click here (opens new tab).
- This map shows the location of the Blue Badge parking bays and the accessible entrances to the buildings on Campus.
There is also an interactive map available on an app to download to your phone. For more information on this and links to other maps click here. - To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Disability Service is located in the Student Hub (see below).
- To see more information on Aston Webb Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
- The Aston Webb Student Hub is located on the ground floor of the Aston Webb Building C Block.
Students can visit the Student Information Team here for advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, including Wellbeing, Fees and Financial Support, Examinations, Careers and Visas and Immigration. - To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Information on undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0121 414 8000.
- Email: [email protected].
- The accommodation office, Living, is located on the ground floor of the University Centre.
- Staff are provided with disability awareness and equality training.
- There is not a dog toileting area on Campus.
Building Parking (Priorsfield)
- 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 permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- The car park is located next to 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 228cm x 470cm (7ft 6in x 15ft 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 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is concrete.
Outside Access (The Stewart Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not 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 to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (The Clarks Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not 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 to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is 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.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Priorsfield.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in Priorsfield.