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LSM/A - Sydney Smith Court Block A (Langwith College)

University of York, Campus East, Zone 9, York, YO10 5GJ

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Introduction

Useful Information

Getting Here (Zone 9)

  • 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 9 are Car Park 9.1 (Field Lane) and Car Park 9.2 (Kimberlow) which has free parking for permit holders and pay and display parking for other visitors.
      Additional Blue Badge bays are located along Deramore Lane, between Goodricke College and Langwith College, to the west of Constantine 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). You can pay using coins or with a mobile phone using Paysmarti.
      For up to date information about charges, please click here
      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.
  • Useful Links View

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 Sydney Smith Court Block A, on Deramore Lane.
    • 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 clearly marked and signposted.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 364cm x 692cm (11ft 11in x 22ft 8in).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 79m (86yd 1ft) from the left 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 9.1 (Field Lane).
    • The car park is located next to Langwith College.
  • 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 7 reserved parking bays which can be used for up to 45 minutes as short stay/drop off points when they are not reserved.
    • There is clear signage to state if these bays are reserved.

Site/Campus Car Park (9.1 (Field Lane))

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Kimberlow Lane.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Langwith College Buildings.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, students and anybody.
    • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • There is 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 ramped access to the car park from the Langwith College.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the East Campus.

Approach

  • There is a slight downward slope leading from the car parking area to the area surrounding Langwith College Nucleus (shown in photograph 1).
  • There are bollards on the path leading from the car parking area (shown in photograph 2).
  • The width between the bollards is over 150cm.
  • There is a slight slope leading from the area surrounding the Langwith College Nucleus to Sydney Smith Court Block A (shown in photograph 3).
  • There is a slight slope on the path leading from the Piazza Building to Sydney Smith Court Block A (shown in photograph 4).
  • There is level on the path leading in from Philip Brockbank Court (shown in photograph 5).
  • The surface of the paths is concrete.
  • There are lighting bollards along the side of some of the paths.
  • There is a grassed area between the front of Sydney Smith Court Block A and the rear of the Sydney Smith Court Houses B1-B4 and the rear of the Sydney Smith Court Houses C1-C4.
  • There are bench seats in this central area.

Cycle Store

  • There is a cycle store in the central area in front of Sydney Smith Court Block A, and to the rear of Sydney Smith Court Houses B1-B4 and the rear of Sydney Smith Court Houses C1-C4.
  • There is a slight slope in front of the entrance to the cycle store.
  • The gate opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is single and heavy.
  • The clear opening width of the gate is 112cm.
  • The gate is unlocked by keycard.
  • The height of the keycard reader is 118cm.

Outside Access (Left Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is shown in photographs 1 - 4.
    • There are letterboxes on the wall to the left at this entrance.
    • The height to the top slots is 151cm.
    • The height to the top keyholes is 146cm.
    • The height to the bottom slots is 107cm.
    • The height to the bottom keyholes is 103cm.
    • There is a similar entrance at the front right of the building (shown in photographs 5 - 8).
    • There are letterboxes on the wall to the right of this entrance.
    • The height to the top slots is 131cm.
    • The height to the top keyholes is 126cm.
    • The height to the bottom slots is 110cm.
    • The height to the bottom keyholes is 104cm.