Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include standard accommodation.
- The Hub - Varley Park Halls of Residence 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 Brighton Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01273 644100.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01273 642888.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01273 643799.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on South Coast Conferences please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01273 643167.
- The University of Brighton Southcoast Conferences & Events team is responsible for all the commercial letting of the university facilities as well as providing the event support services to external and internal clients. To send them an email, please visit their website and follow the 'enquire' link.
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.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the rear 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 not available.
- 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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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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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 (Main 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 stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 4 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 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.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1.
- The stairs are located to the right after the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all 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 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 additional standard rooms and bathrooms.
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.
- Rooms are located on the ground floor.
- 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.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Hub.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is one deep step to overcome when entering the shower cubicle.