Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include The Cutting Edge Studio, a teaching room and kitchen area.
- Portobello Centre link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the west side of Sheffield City centre, off Netherthorpe Road and Upper Hanover Street, which can be accessed via the A61.
- Limited parking is available at the site/campus car parks under Regent Court, on Mappin Street, and on Regent Terrace. Parking is by permit only.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the Fitzwilliam Street and Mappin Street bus stops on West Street.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Sheffield. There is step free access by lift to all platforms. 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.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is the West Street 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].
Site/Campus Car Park (Hawley Building, Pitt Street - Category B)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Pitt Street, adjacent to the Hawley Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Hawley 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) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 500cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by 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 sloped access to the car park from the Hawley Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Hawley Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the Hawley Building entrance.
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Comments
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- This is a Category B car park.
- Please see the University's website for more information about parking permits and categories.
- Users of the Blue Badge bays must display either a Blue Badge or University D Badge.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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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 Hawley Building Car Park.
- The car park is located adjacent to the building, off Pitt Street.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Q Park Rockingham.
- The car park is located off Portobello Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Mappin Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Pitt Street.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 158cm (5ft 2in).
- A key code is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 149cm (4ft 11in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The door code may be available from the adjacent Portobello Centre reception.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There are no 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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, light, single doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the green room, Cutting Edge 1 and the toilets.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the adjacent Portobello Centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor, to the right.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.