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J/OS1 - James College/Psychology Multi-Use Outdoor Space

University of York, Campus West, Zone 6, York, YO10 5NA

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a bookable outdoor area for any activity that is student/society focused.
    The venue can be booked as a whole or individual tables of 6.

Useful Information

Getting Here (Zone 6)

  • 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 parks in Zone 6 are Car Park 6.1 (Campus South), Car Park 6.2 (Campus West) and Car park 6.3 (Sports Centre) which has free parking for permit holders and pay and display parking.
      Additional Blue Badge bays are located near James College Blocks P and Q.
      Parking is limited, and visitor parking is on a pay and display basis (see the campus map for locations). Parking costs £1.30 for one hour, £2.50 for two hours, £3.80 for three hours, £5 for four hours, £8 for ten hours 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
    • Travel between campus and York city centre takes about 20 minutes. Buses have free wifi and accept contactless payment: 66 - From: York train station. To: The University. This bus takes you from Heslington Hall to Campus East via Field Lane. 67 - From: York train station. To: York Sport Village. Like the 66, once on campus this service travels to Campus East via Field Lane, and continues onto York Sport Village. All buses on the 66 route from the train station to the University are wheelchair-accessible. Outside rush hour periods, the journey takes around 20 minutes. Transport on the 66 and 68 (previously known as the UB1 route) between Campus West and East is free for staff and students. Please note the 68 does go on to Grimston Bar Park and Ride however this is chargeable and not part of the free zone.
  • 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.
  • Useful Links View

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
    • The car park is located either side of the outdoor space.
    • 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.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 475cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 7in).
    • 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 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Visitor parking is short stay at 30 minutes with no return within an hour.
      The remaining parking spaces are reserved.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is 6.3.
    • The car park is located in front of the Roger Kirk Centre.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (6.3 - Sports Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of York Sport Centre.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are York Sport Centre.
    • 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) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 359cm x 595cm (11ft 9in x 19ft 6in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by anybody.
    • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • Payment can be made by phone.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is ramped access to the car park from the York Sport Centre.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the York Sport Centre.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the York Sport Centre main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Payment can be made by debit/credit card or via your mobile phone using PayByPhone.

Site/Campus Car Park (6.1 (Campus South))

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the east of the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering buildings.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering buildings.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is block paving.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by anybody and Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • Payment can be made by phone.
  • 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 Zone 6 area.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Physics Electrical Engineering Entrance of the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering Building.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the space.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The space is accessed through 2 moveable structures.

Multi-Use Outdoor Space

  • The multi-use outdoor space is located in front of The Henry Welcome Building for Psychology.
  • The space is open air but has a canopy over the top.
  • The space has level access throughout.
  • There is space for wheelchair users to manoeuvre.
  • There are picnic tables and bench seats with no armrests.
  • The picnic tables are 70cm high and the bench seating is 43cm high.
  • The tables are available to book via the room booking system.
  • There are metal posts which hold the canopy around the perimeter of the space.
  • There are 2 screens in the middle on metal posts which show the booking information for the space and general university info.
  • The flooring is tarmac.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located at The Roger Kirk Centre.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located at The Roger Kirk Centre.