Access Guide
Introduction
- The View Deli is located on level 4 of Student Union - University House. For parking and access into the building please see the University House guide.
- Student Union - University House 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.
Follow the directions detailed on the University website Maps and Travel page (see below). - There are University-owned public car parks on Durham Road and Solly Street.
- 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.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the University of Sheffield/Western Bank bus stops on Western Bank.
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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.
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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].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Q-Park Durham Road.
- The car park is located behind the Students’ Union building, on Durham Road.
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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.
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 127cm (4ft 2in).
- There is 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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).
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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.
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Comments
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- There are 152cm wide heavy, double doors which open towards you for access to the Link Building.
- The automatic doors and alternate routes can be used to bypass the manual doors.
Outside Access (West Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear left side of the building, off Durham Road/Glossop Lane.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- There is 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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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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 to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (South Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, on Glossop Road.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- 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.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 leading up from the level below.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (South Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear of the building.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1(3).
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400 Kg.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the South Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 137cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 3, 4.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift (Tower Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter from the west.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 3, 4, 5, 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000Kg.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the West entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 151cm x 125cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 1in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Eating and Drinking (The View Deli)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on Level 4 of University House.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the café.
- There are no doors to access the café from the Gallery and Uni Central. There is also access via heavy, double, doors from the south staircase of University House.
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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.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is vegetarian and vegan hot and cold meals and snacks.
- 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 110cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
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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 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- There are also coffee tables and high tables.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and concrete.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on Level 4 of University House, opposite the Tower Lift.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on Level 4 of University House, in the Tower Lift foyer.