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PVV - The Warren (Vanbrugh College)

University of York, Campus West, Zone 2, York, YO10 5DD

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Vanbrugh College social spaces and college offices.

Useful Information

Getting Here (Zone 2)

  • 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 2 are Car Park 2.4 (Campus Central) which has free parking for permit holders and pay and display parking for visitors, Car Park 2.3 (Information Centre) free parking for Blue Badge Holders, Car Park 2.2 (C), Car Park 2.1 (D) and Car Park 2.5 (Vanbrugh) which are for permit holders only. Car Park 2.1 (D) is free for evening visitors to the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall.
      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 not have its own dedicated parking.

Site/Campus Car Park (2.2 (C))

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of The Warren as you face it.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Warren, Information Centre, and Drama Barn.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff 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 sloped access to the car park from the Warren.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Warren.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The width of the ramp is 114cm (3ft 9in).

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

The Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the building.
  • The kitchen is 3m from the main entrance.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is single and heavy.
  • The clear door width is 76cm.
  • The height of the worktops is 94cm.
  • There is a cooker and hob, however this must not be used by students.
  • The height to the top control is 88cm.
  • The height to the top of the hob is 94cm.
  • The height to the top control of the cooker hood is 177cm.
  • There is a sink.
  • The height of the sink is 95cm.
  • The taps are lever mixer.
  • There is a free standing microwave.
  • The height to the top control of the microwave is 116cm.
  • There is a dishwasher.
  • The height to the top control of the dishwasher is 80cm.
  • There is a fridge.
  • The height to the top of the handle is 79cm.
  • There is a table.
  • The clear height under the table is 70cm.

The Lounge

  • The lounge is located on the ground floor, to the rear right as you enter.
  • The lounge is 5m from the main entrance.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is single and heavy.
  • The door width is 77cm.
  • There are sofas with armrests, armchairs, and chairs without armrests.
  • There are height adjustable tables.
  • The table height ranges from 44cm - 64cm.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

The Snug

  • The snug is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the building.
  • The snug is 5m from the main entrance.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is single and heavy.
  • The clear door width is 84cm.
  • There are beanbags with backs.
  • There are stools.
  • There are bookcases with a height range from 8cm to 205cm.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located to the rear left of the building as you enter.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are college offices.
  • Comments View
    • There is a bell next to the stairs to call staff in the offices.
    • If students are unable to use the stairs staff will come down.
    • The height of the bell is 118cm.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 182cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 12in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 71cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 141cm (4ft 8in).
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 172cm and 180cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 113cm.
    • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is not a hand dryer.