Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a six storey car park, 13 Blue Badge bays and 328 parking spaces.
- The Jubilee multi-storey car park contains 13 Blue Badge bays, 328 parking spaces and nine electric car charge points, that are available for use via registration with the Transport Office.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University campus is located to the north of Brighton, accessed off the A27.
From the centre of Brighton, take the A270 Lewes Road. Just before it meets the A27, turn onto Stony Mere Way and continue onto Sports Centre Road. Turn left into Gardner Centre Road. The building is located at the end of this road. - Pre-arranged visitor parking is available in Car Park 4, located outside Sussex House.
The most accessible car park to the Trafford Centre is Car Park 1.
Pay and display visitor parking is available in Car Park 4, Car Park 5 (outside the Sports Centre) and the Sports Complex car park. Permit only car parks are located throughout the campus.
- The University campus is located to the north of Brighton, accessed off the A27.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 5B 23, 25, 28, 29 and 50 run from the centre of Brighton to the campus. There are several bus stops located throughout the campus.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Falmer, which is located on the opposite side of the A27 from the campus.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus, please see the University website How To Get Here page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please use the link below for more details on buses in the Brighton and Hove area.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on trains to Falmer.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Support Unit please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 877 466.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Support Unit is a team of specialist advisors who work with students who may need support at the university due to a long term condition.
- To see more information on Student Life Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 876 767.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Life Centre offers information, advice and guidance to all Sussex students.
It is located on the ground floor of Bramber House (north end opposite Kent House), and is open from 09:00 – 17:00 every weekday. - To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- The Admissions Office is located on the ground floor of Sussex House, and is open Monday - Friday 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00.
It deals with all full-time Undergraduate applications, and full- and part-time Masters applications.
There are different contact details for each type of application. Please see the website for more details. - To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 678 220.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Housing Services Office is located on Level 2 of Bramber House (North Side).
- To see more information on General Enquiries (University of Sussex) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 606 755.
- Email: [email protected].
- Equality and diversity courses, including Disability Awareness, are available to staff. The Diversity in the Workplace course is mandatory for all staff.
- For more information on BSMS Clinical Neuroscience please click here.
- For more information on accessible routes around the Campus please click here.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Arts Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Jubilee, Silverstone and IDS.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 610cm (12ft 6in x 20ft).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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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 ramped access to the car park from the Jubilee Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Jubilee Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance of the car park.
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Comments
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- One of the Blue Badge bays has access to an electric vehicle charging 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 off Arts Road.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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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 right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are 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).
- The lift does not bypass the ramp.
Lift (Main Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the ground floor, to the left immediately before the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 2, 4 and 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, light, single doors to access the lift lobby on the second floor, on the fourth floor and on the sixth floor.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 110cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
- 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 medium.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Jubilee Building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Jubilee Building.
Deaf Messaging Service
- For more information on the Deaf Messaging Service please click here.