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MQ/G - Piazza Marquee

Piazza Building, University of York, Campus East, Zone 9, York, YO10 5GW

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Introduction

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). 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.
      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.
    • The car park is located on the left-hand side of the marquee.
    • 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 3 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 480cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 9in).
    • 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear left entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
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  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Rear Left Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the marquee.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • 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 double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is an identical entrance at the rear right of the marquee.

Outside Access (Front Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the marquee.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located at the mid point of the front of the marquee.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • 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 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 clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • The marquee has a flap opening at the front.
    • There are tent poles and fastenings at the entrance with a minimum space between of 80cm.
    • There are oil drums along the step, with a distance between each of 370cm.

Piazza Marquee

  • The marquee is located on Campus East, outside the Piazza Building.
  • The marquee is a covered outdoor teaching space and is also available for society and general bookings.
  • The marquee has a canvas covering and tent posts at the entrance and around the inside.
  • There are picnic benches around the marquee.
  • The picnic benches are not fixed.
  • The tables are 73cm high and the bench seating is 43cm high.
  • There is space around the picnic benches for wheelchair user access.
  • The flooring is matting, which is slightly uneven in places.
  • There are additional picnic benches outside at the rear of the marquee.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Piazza Buiding.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Piazza Building.