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PAH - Astrocampus

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

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include an astronomy laboratory.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include an observatory.

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 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 6.3 (Sports Centre).
    • The car park is located in front of York Sport Centre.
  • 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 (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.

Outside Access (Grounds Entrance Gate)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Astrocampus site.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the gate.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • Comments View
    • The gate opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is single and heavy.
    • The clear gate width is 101cm.

Grounds

  • There are footpaths to access the radio telescopes.
  • Some of the footpaths are over 150cm wide.
  • The surface is gravel, and gravel with plastic matting.
  • There are uneven surfaces.
  • There are slight and steep slopes throughout the grounds.

Outside Access (Laboratory Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Laboratory cabin.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • 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 to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
  • 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 deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do not have handrails.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There are tables and chairs in the laboratory and observatory cabin.
    • The chairs do not have armrests.
    • The height of the tables is 72cm.
    • There are computers throughout the room.
    • The height to the keyboard is 73cm.
    • Photographs 5 and 6 show the inside of the observatory.
    • The height to the top of the screens is 120cm.

Outside Access (Observatory Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Observatory.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.

Other Floors (Observatory)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
    • The stairs are approximately 1m from the Observatory entrance.
    • There are 10 steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are low.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Comments View
    • This is a spiral staircase.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in York Sport Centre.

Standard Toilet(s) (Portaloo)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The gender neutral toilet is located outside the laboratory cabin, to the left of the cabin.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the Grounds Gate entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is no sink. There is 1 deep step to enter the portaloo.