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Memorial Woodland Walk

University of Nottingham, University Park Campus, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Memorial Woodland Walk is a short, unsurfaced path through the woodland between the Millennium Garden and footpath leading from Lenton Hall Drive.
    • There are no public transport stops or stations in this area.
    • In this area there is a car park with Blue Badge parking.
    • The public car park is located opposite The Orchards.

Access Points

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off from The Orchards car park entrance.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is an open gap at this access point.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
    • There is one other entrance is to the Memorial Woodland Walk.
    • This alternative entrance is located to the side of the Millennium Garden and has step-free access via slope.

Parking (The Orchards Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to The Orchards.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 208cm (width) x 484cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 410cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 41m from The Orchards car park entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • Blue Badge Holders – parking is free for blue badge holders that are staff, students or invited guests.
    • Visiting Blue Badge holders are required to pay to park.
    • Parking charges now apply 24/7 at all University of Nottingham car parks, managed by fixed point automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
    • Visitors are advised to ensure they have a valid parking session if parking on campus, such as:
    • - A permit to park (for staff, associates and some student groups). Please note all permits are now virtual;
    • - A parking ticket purchased through Ring Go or one of the onsite parking machines;
    • - A department issued day voucher; or
    • - An event specific parking registration.
    • There is a 60 minute grace period for vehicles to make their parking arrangements and to support drop off/pickups on campus.
    • The parking website address is: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/estates/security/car-parking-2026.aspx.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (The Orchards Car Park Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off the tarmac path leading from The Orchards car park.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: woodland and walkways.
    • Additional facilities in this area include: seating and sculptures.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: wood bark.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is no signage in this area.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • There are slight and steep gradients on the paths throughout the walk.