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GSH/A - Oliver Sheldon Court Blocks A1 & A2 (Goodricke College)

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

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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 building.
    • 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 5 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 270cm x 694cm (8ft 10in x 22ft 9in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 72m (78yd 2ft) from the Block A2 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 concrete.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building).
  • 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 3 reserved bays on Deramore Lane, which can be used for 45 mins for drop off/short stay if they are not reserved. There is clear signage to indicate if these bays are reserved.

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 downwards slope leading to the accommodation blocks from the Goodricke College Nebulus (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  • There is a slight upwards slope leading to the accommodation blocks from The Ron Cooke Hub and Lakeside area (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • The pathway leading in from the Law and Management building is level.
  • The path on the approach is concrete.
  • There are some uneven surfaces on the path in the quad in front of the accommodation.
  • There are block paved areas in the central area of the court with bench seats and small picnic tables.
  • The height of the tables is 71cm.
  • There are grassed areas in the centre of the court.
  • The grassed areas are landscaped and have a variety of slopes.

Guide Dog Toilet Area

  • There is a Guide Dog Toilet area on the right hand side of the path leading into the court from the Law and Management Building.
  • There is no gate to enter the toilet area.
  • The clear opening width is 94cm.
  • The surface is concrete paving slabs and loose chippings.
  • The surface is uneven.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre due to the chippings.
  • There is not a bin in the toilet area.

Outside Access (Block A1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the accommodation block.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 92cm (3ft).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • Comments View
    • There are letterboxes on the wall to the left hand side of this entrance.
    • This entrance is shown in photographs 1 - 5.
    • The height to the top slots is 130cm and to the top keyholes 124cm.
    • The height to the bottom slots is 107cm and to the bottom keyholes 103cm.
    • There are cycle racks to the right hand side of the entrance.
    • There is a similar entrance to Block A2, to the front right of the building with letterboxes on the right hand side and cycle racks to the left (shown in photographs 6 - 10).