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GDI/B - Kenneth Dixon Court Houses B1-B4 (Goodricke College)

University of York, Campus East, Zone 8, York, YO10 5GP

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Introduction

Useful Information

Getting Here (Zone 8)

  • 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 park in Zone 8 is Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building) which is for permit holders only. Pay and Display parking for Zone 8 is in the Zone 9 car parks, Car Park 9.1 (Field Lane) and Car Park 9.2 (Kimberlow).
      Additional Blue Badge bays are located along Deramore Lane, between Goodricke College and Langwith 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.
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Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • 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 rear of the left wing of the building on Freboys Lane.
    • 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) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 271cm x 664cm (8ft 11in x 21ft 9in).
    • 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 57m (62yd 1ft) from the House B1 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 slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building).
    • The car park is located to the left of Goodricke College, between Freboys Lane and Baird Lane.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 reserved parking bays next to the Blue Badge bays.
    • These can be used as a drop off point for up to 45 minutes if the bays are not reserved.
    • Clear signage is available to indicate if the bays are reserved or available as short stay/drop off.

Site/Campus Car Park (8.1 (Catalyst Building), Catalyst staff only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of Goodricke College, between Freeboys Lane and Baird Lane.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Goodricke College and Law School.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff 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.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is level access to the car park from the Goodricke College and Law School.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Goodricke College and Law School.
  • Comments View
    • The surface is block paved and loose chippings.
    • Access to this car park is via a barrier which is operated by keycard.
    • The keycard reader can be reached from inside the vehicle.

Approach

  • There is a slight slope on path leading in from the Law and Management Building and from the Blue Badge parking, to the front left entrance area (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  • There is level access from the Goodricke College Nucleus and the area leading in from Janet Baker Court (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • The surface of the path is concrete.
  • There are lights along some of the pathway.
  • There are grassed areas in the centre of the court with some sloped areas.
  • There is bench seating at the centre of the court (shown in photographs 7 and 8).
  • The surface at the seating is block paved.

Outside Access (House B1 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of Houses B1 - B4.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 96cm (3ft 2in).
    • 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 heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Comments View
    • There are letterboxes at the front right of this entrance for Houses B1 and B2.
    • The height to the top slot is 130cm.
    • The height to the top keyhole is 125cm.
    • The height to the bottom slot is 108cm.
    • The height to the bottom keyhole is 103cm.
    • The entrance to House B2 is to the left of this entrance (shown in photograph 6).
    • There is shared decking for the entrances to Houses B1 and B2.
    • The decking is wooden and may be slippery in wet weather.
    • There are cycle racks on the decking between the entrances to Houses B1 and B2.
    • There is a similar entrance for Houses B3 and B4 to the front left of the Houses (shown in photographs 6 - 11).
    • There are letterboxes at the front left of the entrance to House B4 for Houses B3 and B4.
    • The height to the top slot is 130cm.
    • The height to the top keyhole is 125cm.
    • The height to the bottom slot is 108cm.
    • The height to the bottom keyhole is 103cm.
    • There is shared decking for the entrances to Houses B3 and B4.
    • The decking is wooden and may be slippery in wet weather.
    • There are cycle racks on the decking between the entrances to Houses B3 and B4.