Access Guide
Introduction
- The staff car park is located to the rear of the campus. The car park is for staff permit holders.
- Car Park 1 is located nearby for students and other Visitors. There is a drop off bay located between Kedleston Road and the main buildings of the campus.
- Car Park 1 - Student Car Park link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University is situated just off the A38 Queensway to the west of Derby City. There are clearly signed routes to the M1 north and south. From either direction travel to the A38 Markeaton Island and take the exit signposted University of Derby. After 200m bear left onto the slip road and remain in the left lane. Turn left into Kedleston Road and take the right hand lane, signposted University. The main entrance is clearly signposted 100m on the right. Just inside the University grounds is the security barrier. Permit holders use the left lane, visitors use the right lane.
- There are designated car parks for students, visitors and staff. There is also an extensive park and ride facility at Markeaton Park served by the free Unibus service direct to the main entrance.
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By Bus
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- Unibus serves the Kedleston Road campus and all University owned Halls of Residence. The services also serve the railway station and the city centre. The Unibus is free for staff and students with a valid ID card and the public can also use the service at a fare of £2.
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By Train
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- The nearest main railway station is Derby which has local services and direct services to London, and the CrossCountry network serving England, Wales and Scotland. From Derby Station the Unibus is a direct route to the Kedleston Road site.
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Useful Links
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- Notts & Derby Buses provide the Unibus services which serve all campus areas and halls of residence.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- East Midlands Trains provide services to London and the North West from Derby station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Cross Country Trains provide services to the South West, North East and Scotland.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing Centre please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01332 593 000.
- Email: [email protected]
- The Wellbeing Centre provides information and guidance to help look after student wellbeing whilst at University. You can book appointments with our specialist advisers (including Disability Advisers) or contact the service through the dedicated helpline available during the week. There’s also a free counselling service and unique workshops.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01332 591 167.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01332 594 111.
- Email: [email protected]
Site/Campus Car Park (Staff Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Kirtley Building.
- 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 available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 450cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Campus.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Kirtley Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Kirtley Building Entrance.
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Comments
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- There are barriers at the entrance and exit of the car park.
- There are slight slopes throughout the car park.
- There are marked pedestrian walkways and zebra crossings throughout the car park.
- There are tactile drop kerbs at the exits to the car park.