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COHE/B - Blocks B1 & B2 Flats 1-10 (Constantine College)

University of York, Campus East, Zone 9, York, YO10 5FF

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Introduction

Useful Information

Getting Here (Zone 9)

  • By Road View
    • To reach the University approach from the junction of the A64 and A1079 on the east of the city, from where the University is signposted.
    • The main car parks in Zone 9 are Car Park 9.1 (Field Lane) and Car Park 9.2 (Kimberlow) which has free parking for permit holders and pay and display parking for other visitors.
      Additional Blue Badge bays are located along Deramore Lane, between Goodricke College and Langwith College, to the west of Constantine College and in front of The Ron Cooke Hub.
      Parking is limited and visitor parking is on a pay and display basis (see the campus map for locations). Parking costs £1 per hour or £6 per day and is free at weekends and between 6pm and 8am. You can pay using coins or with a mobile phone using Paysmarti.
      There are accessible parking spaces in all University car parks.
  • By Bus View
    • There are buses from the city centre and railway station approximately every 5 minutes during the day and it takes around 20 minutes to reach the campus.
      The UoY66 service runs from York railway station to Campus West and Campus East, via the city centre. The 66 bus leaves the station from stop RJ, the opposite side of the road from the station. This service runs every 7-8 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 10 minutes on a Sunday.
      The UoY66a service runs from Merchantgate in the city centre via Lawrence Street, Heslinton Hall (Campus West), Campus East and ending at York Sports Village. This service runs up to every 15 minutes on a Monday to Saturday and every 20 minutes on a Sunday.
      The UoY66x service is a morning direct bus which runs three trips at 7.30am, 8am and 8.20am from Monday to Friday (term time only) from York Train Station Direct to the University of York and York Sports Village.
      The ub.1 is a dedicated free shuttle bus service for travel around the main University campus during term-time. The UoY66 also provides free travel around Campus East and West.
      You can reach York by coach from many destinations around the country. National Express coaches stop at the railway station.
  • By Train View
    • There is a frequent, fast train service to York on the main East Coast Line from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh. There is also a direct service between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport.
      The University is a short bus or taxi ride direct from the railway station.
  • Useful Links View

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 650cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 4in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on to the rear of Block F1.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (9.2 - Kimberlow)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Kimberlow Lane.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Constantine College.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by anybody.
    • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • Payment can be made by phone.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Comments View
    • The car park only charges between 8.00 and 18.00 Monday to Friday.
    • There are steep slopes leading from the car park to Constantine College.
    • As shown in photograph 7.

Approach

  • The paths leading to the entrances have compact gravel surfaces.
  • There are occasional slight slopes on these paths.
  • There are tables located in front of Block A with a height of 74cm.
  • There is a large green in front of the building.

Outside Access (B1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block B1.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 78cm (2ft 7in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 91cm (2ft 12in).
    • 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 single.
    • The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • The post box has a height of 140cm
    • There is a similar entrance to access block B2 which is shown in photographs 3 and 4.