Access Guide
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Service
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- Blocks 1, 6, 8 and 12 are located in the four corners of the Quad Exercise area.
- Lenton and Wortley - Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
- Welcome Point North link (new tab) - click here.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; accommodation.
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
- Some secure parking is available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
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Residence Information
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- This residence is made up of 4 buildings.
- All buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
- The residence surveyed was Block 1.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
- Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Standard accommodation has ensuites with baths and showers combined, ensuites with shower pods, shared bathrooms with baths and shared bathrooms with shower pods.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- Communal facilities within this residence include a launderette.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is a deaf alert system available on request.
Getting Here (University Park Campus North Entrance)
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By Road
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- The campus is located 2 miles to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
It can be accessed from the north or south via the M1 and the A52.
University Park is the University of Nottingham’s largest campus and there are 3 entrances onto the site; North Entrance, South Entrance and West Entrance.
The North Entrance is accessed from the westbound A52 (Derby Road), the South Entrance from the A6005 (University Boulevard) and the West Entrance from the A6464 (Woodside Road).
Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey. - If you are visiting the campus temporarily, then you should park in one of the pay and display car parks on campus. These car parks are highlighted on the campus map below.
Blue badge parking can be found in these main pay and display car parks and also in building car parks throughout the site. - For more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
- The campus is located 2 miles to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- There are several bus services which run through the University Park Campus. These include; St Peter's Court Shuttle, 34C, 34, N34 Night Service and 36U.
Bus stops can be found in; East Drive, Portland Hill, Library Road and Beeston Lane.
There is also a free inter-campus bus service for both staff and students.
Services run from the main University Park Campus to:
- Sutton Bonington Campus
- Royal Derby Hospital Centre
- King's Meadow Campus
- Jubilee Campus
There are bus stops along Derby Road including North Entrance (Stop UN15), Lenton Hall (Stop UN16) and Lenton Hall (Stop UN16) which serve routes 21, 35, 35A, 35B, 26 and i4. - For more information on bus services for the University Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Beeston .
- University Park Campus North Entrance is approximately 2.1 miles to the North east of Beeston Station which is an approximately 40 min walk or can be done using public transport.
This station is served by the CrossCountry and East Midlands rail companies.
The University Park Campus North Entrance is approximately 2.1 miles from Nottingham Station, approximately a 40 min walk or a short journey by public transport.
This station is served by the CrossCountry, East Midlands and Northern Rail companies.
A tram goes directly from Nottingham Train Station to University Park. - For more information on getting to the university by train please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is Queens Medical Centre.
- Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) tram service links University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
Line Three of the tram service includes two stops on University Boulevard - at the South Entrance to University Park, as well as adjacent to the Highfields Sports Ground. The nearest Tram Stop to the North Entrance is the Queens Medical Centre stop. - For more information on Nottingham trams please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- This is the link to the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) website for tram information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Here (University Park Campus West Entrance)
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By Road
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- The campus is located 2 miles to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
It can be accessed from the north or south via the M1 and the A52.
University Park is the University of Nottingham’s largest campus and there are 3 entrances onto the site; North Entrance, South Entrance and West Entrance.
The North Entrance is accessed from the westbound A52 (Derby Road), the South Entrance from the A6005 (University Boulevard) and the West Entrance from the A6464 (Woodside Road).
Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey. - If you are visiting the campus temporarily, then you should park in one of the pay and display car parks on campus. These car parks are highlighted on the campus map below.
Blue Badge parking can be found in these main pay and display car parks and also in building car parks throughout the site.
There is some standard on street parking along Jubilee Avenue nearby to the West Entrance. - For more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
- The campus is located 2 miles to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- There are several bus services which run through the University Park Campus. These include; St Peter's Court Shuttle, 34C, 34, N34 Night Service and 36U.
Bus stops can be found in; East Drive, Portland Hill, Library Road and Beeston Lane.
There is also a free inter-campus bus service for both staff and students.
Services run from the main University Park Campus to:
- Sutton Bonington Campus
- Royal Derby Hospital Centre
- King's Meadow Campus
- Jubilee Campus
There are bus stops nearby to the West Entrance on Woodside Road which serve route 36.
There are bus stops nearby to the West Entrance on University Boulevard which serve the Indigo Route.
There is a University West Entrance (Stop UN33) which serves routes 36A and 904 Hopperbus. - For more information on bus services for the University Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Beeston .
- University Park Campus is approximately 1.2 miles to the North of Beeston Station which is an approximately 25 min walk or can be done using public transport.
This station is served by the CrossCountry and East Midlands rail companies.
The University Park Campus is approximately 2.9 miles to the west of Nottingham Station, approximately a 50 min walk or a short journey by public transport.
This station is served by the CrossCountry, East Midlands and Northern Rail companies.
A tram goes directly from Nottingham Train Station to University Park. - For more information on getting to the university by train please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is University of Nottingham .
- Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) tram service links University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
Line Three of the tram service includes two stops on University Boulevard - at the South Entrance to University Park, as well as adjacent to the Highfields Sports Ground. - For more information on Nottingham trams please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- This is the link to the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) website for tram information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- Disability Support Services are there to support the University community in creating an inclusive and equitable teaching and learning environment to the benefit of all students. They can help you if you have a disability, mental health difficulty, long-term medical condition, autistic spectrum condition, or a specific learning difference such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or ADHD. Disability Services are based at Cherry Tree Lodge, University Park Campus, Nottingham, NG7 2RD.
- To see more information on Disability Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0115 82 32070.
- Email: [email protected].
- Campus day visitors should park in one of the pay and display car parks on campus. Blue Badge car parking spaces are available. Day vouchers may also be issued and parking for events may be catered for by contacting the parking team. Parking permits are available to staff, students, associates, contractors and residents. Blue Badge car parking is free in all car parks within marked disabled spaces with a blue badge and permit clearly displayed. If marked disabled bays are full then general parking spaces can be used. A temporary blue badge scheme is operated by the Security Office to allow temporary parking by permit holders in a disabled space for a maximum of eight weeks.
- To see more information on Security Office - Car Parking please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0115 95 13557.
- Email: [email protected].
- For all enquiries concerning your accommodation, catered and self-catering, please contact your welcome point or reception.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0115 74 87600.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Students' Union is available to help you with information, advice and representation around all aspects of student welfare and education, such as financial, housing and course issues. It is a confidential and impartial Students' Union service, to help you find the solutions to issues or problems you may be facing.
- To see more information on Students' Union Advice please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0115 84 68730.
- Email: [email protected]..
- University of Nottingham Libraries are here to support your studies and research through access to an extensive print and online library collections, drop-in and bookable study spaces plus resources and workshops. The eight libraries are home to subject-specific resources but you're welcome to use any location.
- To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0115 95 16393.
- Email: [email protected]..
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Lenton and Wortley Hall.
- 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 231cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- 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, Blue Badge holders and permit 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.
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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 step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
Site/Campus Car Park (University of Nottingham Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the centre of the campus next to the Sir Clive Granger 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) markings are faded.
- There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 125cm wide.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
- Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located in the top right corner of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
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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 not step free access from this car park.
Outside Access (Block 1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off the main courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block 1.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'I'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 116cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The step leading up to the entrance is 9cm in height and is clearly marked.
- The 6 internal steps beyond the entrance door are 16cm in height and are not clearly marked.
Getting Around (Block 1)
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
Kitchen/Dining Area (Block 1 - First Floor)
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 91cm.
- The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is a knee recess under a work surface.
- Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
- There are low level cupboards.
Other Floors (Block 1)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are kitchen facilities, student accommodation and shard bathroom facilities.
- The handrails in block 8 and 12 are on the left hand side (going up). The stairs in Block 6 give access to a basement level. There is standard student accommodation as well as 2 laundry rooms situated on this level.
Entrance (Block 6 - Basement Level - Laundry Rooms)
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Entrance
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- This entrance gives access to the laundry rooms.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
