Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a convenience store for the student village.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Endcliffe Student Village is located to the south west side of Sheffield, off Fulwood Road, which can be accessed via the A57.
Follow the directions detailed on the University website Maps and Travel page (see below). - Parking is available on site at Endcliffe Student Village. Parking is by permit only.
- Endcliffe Student Village is located to the south west side of Sheffield, off Fulwood Road, which can be accessed via the A57.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the Endcliffe Crescent bus stops on Fulwood Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country.
There is step free access by lift to all platforms at the station. The station is 320m from the Sheffield Interchange, where buses are available to the campus, or 160m from the Sheffield Station tram stop which connects to the University of Sheffield tram stop on the Blue Line.
- The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall.
Buses to Endcliffe Village are available from the Gell Street on Glossop Road, which is 145m from the University of Sheffield tram stop.
- The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall.
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Useful Links
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- For more details on how to get to the University, please see the Maps and Travel Page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about University car parks and permits please click here.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about public transport in South Yorkshire, and a journey planner, please click here.
- 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].
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 20:00.
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Comments
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- Outside Term time the store is open 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday.
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 Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- 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 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- 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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main 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 uneven surfaces.
- 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 a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is The Edge Car Park.
- The car park is located in front of The Edge.
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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.
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Comments
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- The details here are for the 2 Blue Badge bays between the shop and the Edge.
- There are a further 2 Blue Badge bays, and standard R Category bays, on the other side of the shop, outside Curbar.
- For more details regarding parking at the university, please see the University Parking Services page.
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 store.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 117cm (3ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does play background music.
- Music is played within the store.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Counter
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Counter is located on the left as you enter.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this counter.
- The lighting levels in this area are good.
- The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Edge.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the Edge.