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St Peter's Square

University of Lancashire, Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2HE

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Overview

  • About View
    • St Peter's Square is a pedestrianised area which links Fylde Road and Adelphi Street from east to west.
    • There are no toilet facilities.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
    • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
    • The nearest train station is Preston.
    • This station has step-free access.
    • The nearest bus station is Preston Bus Station.
    • This bus station does not have step-free access.
    • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
    • The University Buildings which are situated close to St Peter's Square are:-
      • The Student Centre 60m.
      • The Library and Learning Information Services 72m.
      • St Peter's Art Centre 84m.
      • Engineering and Innovation Centre 125m.
      • School of Computing and Engineering 125m.
      • The Adelphi Building 156m.
      • The Students Union Building 185m.
    • Getting Around View
      • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the north, west and east access points.
      • Some resting areas are available along circulation routes.
      • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
      • Map boards are not provided.
    • Getting Help and Assistance View
      • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
      • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

    Adelphi Street Designated Parking Bays

    • Car Park View
      • The car park is located Adelphi Street.
      • The car park is open air/surface.
      • The car park surface consists of block paving.
      • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
      • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
      • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 249cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
      • There are no hatched/marked zones.
      • The nearest designated bay is 1m from the east access point, to the front of the library.
      • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • Charges and Restrictions View
      • This car park is for staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
      • Parking is not free for all users.
      • There is also campus parking nearby at Harrington Car Park.

    Harrington Street Car Park

    • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
    • Building Car Park View
      • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
      • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
      • The car park is located to the side 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 13 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 260cm x 400cm.
      • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
      • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
      • 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 22m (24yd 2in) from the side entrance.
      • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
      • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • Site/Campus Car Parks View
      • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
      • The name of the car park is Harrington.
      • The car park is located off Victoria street.
    • Public Car Parks View
      • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • Drop Off Point View
      • There is not a designated drop off point.
      • This building car park is also a site campus car park.

    Access Points - St Peters Square

    • Access Points View
      • There are 4 access points to St Peters Square.
      • The access points are located to each side of the square.
      • All access points are step-free.
      • The approach to the access points may include steep slopes.
      • The access points are not clearly signed.
      • The access points include open gaps.
      • All gaps are at least 150cm wide.

    St Peter's Square

    • St Peter's Square is a pedestrianised area linking areas of the university campus.
    • This area has surfaced footpaths.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: bollards.
    • Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
    • The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Signage here includes: wayfinding.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.