Skip to main content

Route from Northampton Bus Station to Senate

University of Northampton, NN1 5PH

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Introduction

  • The route between Northampton bus Interchange and Senate is approximately 1.1km in length. Along the path there are a mixture of surfaces including tarmac and block paving. There are steep slopes along the route. The includes crossing busy roads.
  • The Senate link (new tab) - click here.

Bus Interchange, Drapery to George Row

  • The bus interchange can drop off on either side of the Drapery.
  • From there step free access and crossings are available to George Row.
  • Photographs 1-5 show the route to George Row from the west side of the Drapery.
  • The surface of the pathway is paving slabs with areas of block paving.
  • Photographs 6-10 show the route from the east side of the Drapery crossing Mercers Row and in front of All Saints Church to George Row.
  • The surface of the pathway is paving slabs with areas of block paving.
  • Crossing points over Mercers Row and on to George Row have dropped kerbs with tactile paving.

George Row, St Giles's Square to Guildhall Road

  • On George Row the paving starts as block paving then to concrete paving slabs with some slabs which have been replaced by tarmac. There is a slight incline form the Bridge Street to George Row.
  • Carry straight along the pavement.
  • The pavement narrows to 140cm by the lamppost on the left.
  • Keep straight pass the public house on the right and then at the end of the road turn right down Guildhall Road.
  • This journey is about 188 metres long.

Guildhall Road to St Johns Street

  • Carry down Guildhall Road which slopes down the hill. The paving at the top of the hill is uneven concrete slabs.
  • There is tactile and dropped kerb to cross an entrance road which is tarmac and block paved on the right. Cross this and carry on down the hill where the concrete slabs are laid flat.
  • Before Angel Street cross Guildhall Road to the other side where there are dropped kerbs, when you reach the other side turn right and carry down the hill.
  • The pavement narrows due to a lamppost and a bin to 135cm. Pass through these to cross the Angel Street with drop kerbs. The paving becomes blocked paved and then concrete slabs. Carry on down the path.
  • The pavement changes to block pavements with a short steep slope down and up for the entrance to the car park to the left.
  • Carry on down the concrete paving the path narrows to 140cm due to a signpost which is on the left.
  • The pavement changes to block pavements with short steep slope down and up for the entrance to the car park to the left.
  • There are temporary posts on the paving where it narrows to 100cm.
  • Bare left to the tarmac path to cross St John's Street with dropped kerbs.
  • This journey is about 237 metres long.

Swan Street to Victoria Promenade

  • Upon reaching Swan Street turn right and head along the pavement until you reach Victoria Promenade after approximately 90m.
  • There is a steep downward slope as you proceed along the pavement.
  • The surface of the pavement is brick block paving.
  • At the end of Swan Street use the pedestrian crossing to cross the road.
  • There are tactile drop kerbs either side of the road and as the paving on the central island.
  • The crossing is shown in photographs 6, 7 and 8.

Victoria Promenade to Beckets Park

  • Continue along the pavement for approximately 20m continue along Victoria Promenade before crossing at the first pedestrian crossing (photograph 1)
  • The crossing has tactile drop kerbs on either side of the road and either side of a central drop kerb.
  • The controls for the traffic light at the pedestrian crossing are 106cm from the floor.
  • The crossing is shown in photographs 2, 3 and 4.
  • Turn left on reaching the other side of Victoria Promenade and continue for 30m until you reach the entrance to Beckets Park.

Beckets Park to Waterside Campus

  • Head forward through and Beckets Park and across Beckets Bridge into Waterside Campus approximately 300m.
  • On heading into Beckets Park there is a small uneven cobbled section of paving (photograph 2).
  • Continue along the path for approximately 115m until you reach Beckets Bridge which will take you over the River Nene.
  • There are bollards to access the bridge with a width of 110cm between them (photograph 4).
  • There is a steep slope up the bridge as shown in photographs 5 and 6.
  • There is a wooden surface along the bridge.
  • On the far side of the bridge there is a slight slope heading down (photograph 7 and 8).
  • There are bollards on exiting the bridge with a width of 110cm (photograph 9).

Waterside Campus Riverside to Senate

  • Head through the campus from the riverside to Senate a distance of approximately 350m.
  • Upon exiting Beckets Bridge continue forward for approximately 100m heading past the Creative Hub (photographs 1, 2 and 3).
  • The surface here is mostly level and consists of brick block paving.
  • After approximately 100m turn right and head along the path located between the Learning Hub and the Visitor's Centre (photograph 4).
  • Approximately 20m after turning right there is a slight slope heading downwards (photograph 5).
  • After which continue along the path for approximately 100m until you are past the Learning Hub (photograph 6).
  • After passing the Learning Hub turn left past the Market and head along the path for approximately 130m until you reach the rear entrance to Senate (photographs 7, 8 and 9).

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 196cm (6ft 5in).
  • 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 slight.
  • Comments View
    • There are a further set of doors beyond the second set of doors as seen in photographs 3 & 4.
    • The right set of doors are automatic double doors which open towards you at 195cm wide as seen in photographs 4.
    • The doors to the left are manual and pull to open, with one door locked at 99cm wide.