Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self-catered accommodation in 6 flats, each with 6 rooms, a shared kitchen and two bathrooms.
- The Hub - Varley Park Campus Reception link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Varley Park is situated midway between the Falmer and Moulsecoomb campuses, approximately five kilometres from Brighton city centre.
From the A23: At the Mill Road roundabout, as you approach Brighton take the left-hand lane signposted Newhaven, Lewes (A27).
At the mini roundabout take the second exit (straight over).
At the next mini roundabout take the second exit (right) onto the A27 eastbound.
On the A27 branch left (signposted Hollingbury Industrial Estate) and then at the roundabout take the first exit onto Coldean Lane, signposted Coldean, Ditchling.
Continue down Coldean Lane for approximately 500 metres. Varley Park is on your left.
From the A27 heading east: Follow the directions above from point two, bearing in mind you are already on the A27 heading towards Lewes.
From the A27 westbound: As you approach Brighton follow signs for the A270 to the town centre.
At the first set of traffic lights on the A270 turn right into Coldean Lane.
Varley Park is 500 metres up the hill on the right hand side. - There is visitor parking available to the front of the venue.
- Varley Park is situated midway between the Falmer and Moulsecoomb campuses, approximately five kilometres from Brighton city centre.
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By Bus
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- The number 24 bus runs regularly from Brighton city centre and stops approximately 50m from the Varley Park entrance.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Falmer which approximately 1.5 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- Please use the link below for more details on buses in the Brighton and Hove area.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on trains to Falmer.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on getting to Varley Park, please see the University website Varley Park page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 642 619.
- Email: [email protected].
- There are two locations for student services on the Moulsecoomb Campus. One is located in the Cockcroft Building, the other in Manor House.
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 644 100.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Applications please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 644 644.
- To see more information on Student's Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 642 870.
- Email: [email protected].
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 permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 280cm x 375cm (9ft 2in x 12ft 4in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the accessible 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 slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Varley Park Reception Car Park.
- The car park is located to the left as you face the Hub.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Hub Reception Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the front of the Hub.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Hub, Chalvington Close.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, visitors and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
Outside Access (Flat 2 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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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 9 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Flats 3 & 4 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building, at the top of the hill.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 7 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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 varied.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4.
- The stairs are located immediately beyond the Flat 2 entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the Flat 2 Entrance.
- There are 9 steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is a separate staircase for flats 3 & 4, located just beyond the Flats 3 & 4 entrance (photograph 2). This staircase has 9 medium steps with handrails going up both sides.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard accommodation.
Accommodation
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located immediately beyond the flat 2 entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the flat 2 entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.