Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Professional Services Hub is located within the Executive Offices in the A floor atrium within Trent Building South.
- Trent Building link (new tab) - click here.
- Car Parks link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located within the main Trent Building.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located within the main Trent Building.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located within the main Trent Building.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located within the main Trent Building.
Opening Times (Professional Services Hub)
- Monday 07:45 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 07:45 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 07:45 - 18:00.
- Thursday 07:45 - 18:00.
- Friday 07:45 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here (University Park South 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 South Entrance is accessed off the A6005 (University Boulevard), which leads off the A52 (Clifton Boulevard).
Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey. 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.
The South Entrance can also be accessed via buses that serve University Boulevard via the Skylink Nottingham service, the 18 and Indigo Service. The stop is known as South Entrance (Stop UN04).
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. - 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 1.7 miles from Beeston Station which is a 20-40 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 is approximately 2.4 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 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. The nearest Tram Stop to the South Entrance is the University of Nottingham 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).
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.
- To see more information on Disability Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0115 82 32070.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Car Parking please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Students Union Advice service please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected]..
- To see more information on Library services please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected]..
- There is an Assistance Dog toileting area outside the Portland Building, to the side closest to the Trent Building.
- For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).
Building Parking (East Car Park - Trent Building)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- The car park is located next to the East Quad entrance, off Jubilee Avenue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 256cm x 424cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the East Quad entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- This car park was not in general use at the time of the survey as it was being used as a site for temporary marquees.
Building Parking (West Car Park - Trent Building)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- The car park is located next to the Trent Building West Car Park - Great Hall entrance, off Jubilee Avenue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 500cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 140cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Trent Building West Car Park - Great Hall entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 600cm x 210cm (19ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Jubilee Avenue.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Quad - Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the Quad.
- This entrance gives access to A (Ground) floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Trent Building'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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 double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 168cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 146cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Entrance (Executive Office)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on A (Ground) floor, at the east end of the south corridor.
- This entrance gives access to the Executive Office.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Executive Office'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the UCard reader is 110cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 116cm.
- The height of the exit button is 117cm.
Inside Access (Professional Services Hub)
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This area does not play background music/sound.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations (A (Ground) Floor - South Corridor - West)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on A (Ground) floor, next to the Great Hall.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 380cm (4ft 11in x 12ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (A (Ground) Floor - South Corridor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located off the south corridor between the Main Entrance foyer and the Executive Office.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the Main Entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 94cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located on the ground floor in the corridor leading to Security.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 42m from the Main Entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 94cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
