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Route from St Johns Hall of Residence to Senate

University of Northampton, St Johns Street, Northampton, NN1 5PH

Access Guide

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Introduction

  • The route between St Johns House and Senate is approximately 950m in length.
  • Along the path there are a mixture of surfaces including tarmac and block paving.
    There are steep slopes along the route.
    The route includes crossing busy roads.
  • St Johns Hall's of Residence link (new tab) - click here.

St Johns House to Swan Street

  • From exiting the St Johns House Car Park Area turn right and continue along St Johns Street for approximately 100m until you reach Swan Street.
  • As you do so you will pass St Johns Halls of Residence.
  • The surface of the pavement is a mixture of uneven tarmac and uneven brick block paving.
  • There is a slight gradient heading down towards the road.
  • There are dropped kerbs along the pavement after approximately 50m.
  • Next to the dropped kerb is a lamppost on the pavement which limits its width to 136cm.
  • There is a slight slope as you approach Swan Street.

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.