Access Guide
Introduction
- This café is located on the ground floor of the AMRC Training Centre. Please see separate guide for more information.
- AMRC Training Centre link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre is located to the east of Sheffield, off the A630 at Catcliffe.
The AMRC is accessed via the M1 Junction 33 and is clearly signposted. - There is limited on site parking throughout the AMRC site, and on street parking is also available on the surrounding roads.
- The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre is located to the east of Sheffield, off the A630 at Catcliffe.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is the Poplar Way bus stop on Highfield Spring. For information on how to get to the bus stop from the AMRC please see the Route from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to the nearest Bus Stop guide.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Rotherham Central, 4.1 miles from the AMRC. There is step free access at the station via lift. Direct buses are available from the station to the AMRC.
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By Tram
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- There are no tram stops near to the AMRC.
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Useful Links
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- For bus timetables and journey planner information in South Yorkshire.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For train times and ticket information to Rotherham Central Station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Deaf Messaging Service please click here (opens new tab).
- This service provides a text alert from the University fire alarm system. Building codes for the system can be found at the web address provided.
- To see more information on Student Services Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
- To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- 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 staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
- 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 8 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 301cm x 402cm (9ft 11in x 13ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park 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 slopes/ramps.
- 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 not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:15 - 13:15.
- Tuesday 09:15 - 13:15.
- Wednesday 09:15 - 13:15.
- Thursday 09:15 - 13:15.
- Friday 09:15 - 13:15.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Comments
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- There is also a manual revolving door to the left of the automatic door at this entrance.
- The revolving door does not require a UCard to access.
- The revolving door has a button at 90cn high, to open the door to allow wheelchair access
- The height of the push pad to exit is 100cm.
- This entrance gives direct access to the upper ground floor.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played at the counter.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Eating and Drinking (AMRC Café)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the upper ground floor, to the rear left of the entrance foyer as you enter via the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- 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 available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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 73cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 111cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
- There are also coffee tables.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 41cm.
- 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 tiles.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the upper ground floor of the AMRC Training Centre, opposite the Café area.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the upper ground floor of the AMRC Training Centre, opposite the Café area.