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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a café/refectory which serves hot and cold meals and snacks.
• Learning Hub link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Waterside Campus is located towards the southeast of Northampton and can be accessed off the A428.
  • The closest car parks to our campus are St John’s Car Park (NN1 1HA) or Midsummer Meadows Car Park (NN1 5NX). Both of these are 5-10 minutes away from the campus.
    These are pay and display car parks and prices can be checked via the Council website.
    Spaces are available at Waterside Campus for Blue Badge holders.
    If you require an accessible car parking space, please contact your university host to book a space for you.
    A Park and Ride system runs from the west side of Northampton – the car park is a short distance from M1 junctions 15a and 16. 
    The Uno buses accept cash and contactless payments on board.
    University Park and Ride services are available with parking at the Park and Ride site is free and a return journey is a reduced rate of £1.20 for pre-arranged university visitors and interview applicants when you show your interview email.
    The address for the Park and Ride is: Claret Car Park and Saints Car Park, Edgar Mobbs Way, Sixfields, Northampton, NN5 5JR.
    Please see the Uno Bus timetables for bus times.  The car park is open from 6.00am – 10.30pm.
    It’s approximately a 2.3 mile journey to the University, taking 15 minutes on average.
• By Bus View
  • National Express and other coach services operate from Victoria Street (please check with your operator to confirm) which is located directly beside the Upper Mounts car park in the town centre.
    Local buses operate from Northgate Bus Station, just off the Market Square in the town centre.
    The Uno 19 and 19A depart from the Drapery to Waterside every 12 minutes
• By Train View
  • Northampton Railway Station is one hour by train from both London Euston and Birmingham New Street. 
    The number 18 bus connects the train station to campus Monday – Friday (at the weekends, visitors should walk to the Drapery and catch the 19/19A service to Waterside).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on www.northampton.ac.uk/assist please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01604 892 390.
• Email: [email protected]
• Assist runs drop in sessions in Learning Hub room LH219 between 10am and 2pm during term time.
• To see more information on Student Support and Advice Team please click here (opens new tab)
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Counselling and Mental Health Team please click here (opens new tab)
• Email: [email protected]
• To email Mental Health Advisers please [email protected]. The Counselling and Mental Health Team is located in rooms LH018 - LH027 of the Learning Hub.
• To see more information on Needs Assessment Centre please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01604 892 668.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• There are two dog toileting areas on campus located near the Learning Hub. For more information, please see the Learning Hub Guide.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 4.
  • The car park is located to the rear right side of the campus.
• 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park (4)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located towards the west of the building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Creative Hub.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • 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 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors and Blue Badge 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.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is stepped access to the car park from the campus.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the campus.
• Comments View
  • For free Blue Badge parking please email your car registration and a photo of your Blue Badge to [email protected] within 24 hours of parking.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the Learning Hub.
  • There is step free 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 double.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• 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 148cm (4ft 10in).

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Entrance (Learning Hub Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Learning Hub.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located just beyond the Learning Hub entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the Learning Hub entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.

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Entrance (First Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Learning Hub.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There are swipe card barriers to this entrance 97cm and 62cm wide.
  • The glass doors beyond are kept open.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the rear of the Learning Hub.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is a hearing assistance system .
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is located at the tills.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 10/07/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 84cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 68cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, long tables, sofas and bench seats.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 31cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Access to the additional seating area is via stairs.
  • There is additional seating on the first floor with vinyl tiles flooring.
    Sofas and chair seating with coffee tables and TV as seen in photographs 12 - 14.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Learning Hub.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Learning Hub.