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HAI/A, HAI/B, HAI/C & HAI/D - Ainsty Court Blocks A-D (Halifax College)

University of York, Campus West, Zone 7, York, YO10 5NE

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation.

Useful Information

Getting Here (Zone 7)

  • By Road View
    • Take the A64 to York
      Then take the A19 exit towards York (Centre)/Selby
      At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A19
      Turn right onto Heslington Lane
      At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Heslington Lane
      Turn right onto Holmefield Lane
      Holmefield Lane turns left and becomes Garrowby Way
      The destination is on the left.
    • There is Blue Badge and standard parking available in Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court) for University Parking Permit Holders.
      There is also parking available in 60 minute standard parking bays in the Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a University Bus that stops in front of the Halifax College Reception Building.
      The UB1 Campus shuttle operates between here and the other campuses.
      The bus is operated by First Group.
  • By Train View
    • York Train station is located approximately 3.5km from the building.
      The station has step free access.
      Taxis are available to take you to the venue.
  • 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.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court).
    • The car park is located on Garrowby Way.
  • 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 is on street parking in unmarked bays available on the road in front of the building.
    • Vehicles must display a university parking pass.

Site/Campus Car Park (7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court))

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located Garrowby Way.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Halifax College Reception.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 365cm x 500cm (11ft 12in x 16ft 5in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff permit holders and student 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 entrance.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the road.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Halifax College Reception main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There are a number of 1 hour standard parking spaces in the car park for non permit holders (as shown in photograph 4).
    • Parking Permits are available from Dalham Farm located on Newton Way, just off Heslington Lane, approximately 500m from the Campus.

Approach

  • The surface of the approach is concrete paving slabs bordered either side by grass.
  • The approach is through a covered entry way which has lights but may be dark in the evenings.
  • There is a very slight gradient on the approach.
  • There is a bike rack on the left side as you enter.

Outside Access (Blocks A and D)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located within the courtyard between the blocks.
    • There is step free 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 110cm (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 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Outside Access (Blocks B and C)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located within the courtyard between the blocks.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 110cm (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 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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 in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.