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Route from Information Centre (Market Square Development) to King's Manor

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

Access Guide

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Introduction

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
    • 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) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • There is / are 6 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Information Centre to West Campus Interchange

  • From the Information Centre accessible entrance go ahead and follow the path round to the right and head towards the Market Square along the tarmac pavement with a slight downhill gradient.
  • After approximately 40m, head down the steep slope with no handrails towards the Market Square. The surface is tarmac leading to paving slabs.
  • At the bottom of the slope turn left and head down the alleyway for approximately 35m.
  • At the end of the alleyway turn right, heading towards the West Campus Interchange on University Road.

West Cambridge Interchange

  • The West Interchange Bus Station has seating and a shelter.
  • There is an information point with a screen 116cm-146cm high.
  • The surface is tarmac.

Rougier Street Bus Stop

  • The bus station is sheltered and has seating available.
  • The surface is level and is paving slabs.

Rougier Street Bus Stop to Museum Street

  • Upon leaving the bus stop head south west towards Station Road.
  • After 2m there is a service road with tactile dropped kerbs on either side.
  • Cross the service road and continue on along the paved road for approximately 40m.
  • There is a slight downhill gradient as you head towards Station Road.
  • Just before reaching Station Road there is a crossing on the right to cross Rougier Street.

Rouger Street Crossing

  • The crossing is a pedestrian crossing with tactile dropped kerbs either side and controls at a height of 110cm.
  • The crossing has visual and audible warnings with a rotating cone on the right hand crossing control.
  • Traffic comes from the left and right.

Museum Street to St Leonard's Place

  • After crossing Rougier Street turn left and follow the path round to the right to go cross the bridge over the Ouse and onto Museum Street.
  • There is a steep slope to access the bridge.
  • The surface is paving slabs.
  • Go across the bridge and onto Museum Street.
  • Continue ahead for 180m until you reach St Leonard's Place.
  • The surface of the pavement is paving slabs and there is a noticeable uphill gradient along Museum Street.
  • After approximately 80m you will need to cross Lendal Street, which has tactile dropped kerbs on either side.
  • Continue for another 100m until you reach the pedestrian crossing that crosses Museum Street and leads to St Leonard's Place.

Museum Street Crossing

  • There is a pedestrian crossing to cross Museum Street.
  • The crossing has tactile paving on both sides and a dropped kerb on the far side.
  • The controls for the crossing are 108cm high with a rotating cone under the controls on the right.
  • The crossing has visual and audible warning signals.
  • Traffic comes from the left and right.

St Leonard's Place to Exhibition Square

  • Cross Museum Street and turn right and follow the path round to the left onto St Leonard's Place.
  • The surface is paving slabs.
  • Continue along St Leonard's Place for 120m until you reach a service road with tactile dropped kerbs on either side.
  • Go across the service road and continue along for approximately 40m to reach Exhibition Square.

Exhibition Square and King's Manor Entrance Gate

  • To access Exhibition Square from St Leonard's Place there is a section of tactile paving.
  • There is a slight downward gradient on entering Exhibition Square.
  • The surface is paving slabs.
  • Head to the left of Exhibition Square and you will find the entrance gate into King's Manor.
  • The smaller gate has a width of 95cm and the larger a width of 305cm.
  • Both gates are permanently held open.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is step free 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 permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are push pad activated when exiting.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • Comments View
    • There is uneven block paving leading to the entrance.