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GZ - The Quiet Place

University of York, Campus West, Zone 5, York, YO10 5DD

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include 2 quiet rooms.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a garden space.

Rooms and Spaces Links (Ground Floor)

Getting Here (Zone 5)

  • 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 5 is the Car Park 5.1 (Stables) which has free parking for permit holders.
      Car Park 2.4 (Campus Central) in Zone 2 however is larger and serves as a nearer car park for much of Zone 5. This car park has pay and display parking.
      Additional Blue Badge bays are located outside Derwent College Blocks H, M and N as well as Heslington Hall.
      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.
  • By Bus View
    • There are buses from the city centre and railway station approximately every 5 minutes during the day. 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, 8:00am 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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Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Outside Access (Entrance Gate)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building as you face it from Derwent College.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is not 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).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in the gateway.
    • There is / are 1 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 not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance gives direct access to the Tribute Garden and allows access to the ground floor room.

Outside Access (Tribute Garden Entrance Gate)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located ahead as you enter via the entrance gate.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).

Tribute Garden

  • The Tribute Garden is an open space with trees and shrubs.
  • There is a remembrance board in the garden.
  • The surface of the Tribute Garden is gravel and paving slabs.
  • The surface is uneven.
  • There are bench seats throughout the garden.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Outside Access (Tribute Garden Exit)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the Tribute Garden.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Outside Access (First Floor Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on the first floor.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of 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 not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1, 2 and 3 show the ground floor room (GZ/002).
    • Photographs 4 and 5 show the first floor room.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Heslington Hall.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in Heslington Hall.