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HSL/I & HSL/J - St Lawrence Court Houses I & J (Halifax College)

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

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Introduction

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 have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located to the rear of St Lawrence Court Common Room and in front of St Lawrence Court Houses L and M.
    • 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 355cm x 480cm (11ft 8in x 15ft 9in).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 44m (48yd 4in) from the House I Entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.

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 pathways throughout the court are level.
  • The path in front of the common room is 118cm wide (shown in photograph 3).
  • All other paths are over 150cm wide.
  • There is a green in front of Houses I, J, and K, and the common room with a picnic table (shown in photographs 5 and 6).
  • The height of the picnic table is 69cm.
  • There is a bench on the path leading into the green from Houses E and F.
  • There is a sheltered cycle rack to the left of Houses I and J.

Outside Access (House I Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of Houses I and J.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 119cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in the doorway.
    • 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 deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the letterbox is 103cm.
    • There is a similar entrance to the front right of the Houses for House J.