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Tennis Court - The Green Community

Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2RB

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Introduction

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • 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 your 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.
      Tennis Court is located north of the University’s Edgbaston Campus; it’s not necessary to go onto campus to get to Tennis Court. The site is off Edgbaston Park Road B15 2RB.
      Tennis Court has limited visitor and student permit parking, including a Blue Badge holder parking, on site.
      The nearest public car park is located at the North East Car Park off Pritchatts Road at B15 2SA which is 0.6 mile and a 13 minute walk from Tennis Court.
    • Parking is located in the Tennis Court Halls Area for permit and Blue Badge Holders.
  • By Bus View
    • Nxbus numbers X20 Platinum, X21 Platinum and X22 Platinum run along Edgbaston Park Road from the city centre by Moor Street Station and stop a 2 minute walk, 150 m away near the junction of Edgbaston Park Road and Somerset Road, bus stop ID: nwmapjmt.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is located approximately 0.8 miles from the University Station.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

  • The interactive campus map and link to the mobility map are available here. The interactive map is also available on an app to download to your phone.https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions/index.aspx

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located in the Tennis Court Area.
    • 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 1 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 360cm x 590cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 4in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Tennis Court Block 23 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 car park surface is tarmac.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • Tennis Court has limited visitor and student permit parking, including a blue badge holder parking, on site.
      The nearest public car park is located at the North East Car Park off Pritchatts Road at B15 2SA which is 0.6 mile and a 13 minute walk from Tennis Court.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Tennis Court - The Green Community Entrance Gate)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • 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) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Outside Access (Flat 112)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located leading into Flat 112.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • 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 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) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
    • The stairs are located just outside the entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • There are similar sets of stairs located around the Garden Community.

Accommodation

  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Comments View
    • There are shared toilets and shared showers for the accommodation.
    • The shower is accessed by a deep step.
    • The shared toilets and showers can be seen in photographs 3, 4, 5 and 6.