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V/Ext - Greg's Place

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

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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.
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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include an outdoor study/social space/community hub.

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Outside Access (Lakeside)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the space.
    • 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 rear right corner of the space.
    • 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 the left going up the ramp.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located to the right of the slope.
    • There is / are 8 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • The slope is 15m long with no resting place.
    • The level entrance point into the area is on the right at the top of the slope and is 140cm wide.

Outside Access (Central Building)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of Central Building.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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 9 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 the right going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The steps can be bypassed by taking the path to the right of the steps and continuing around the rear of the Vanbrugh Building, to the Lakeside entrance slope on the far right.

Outside Access (Department of History of Art)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Department of History of Art.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • There is / are 9 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is 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.
  • Comments View
    • The steps can be bypassed by using the path to the rear right of the Vanbrugh Nucleus Building and using the slope at the Lakeside entrance.

Outside Access (Vanbrugh College Nucleus Bar and Restaurant)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Vanbrugh College Nucleus.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond 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 not have handrails.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • There is / are 9 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.

Greg's Place

  • Comments View
    • Greg's Place is an outside uncovered study/social area/community hub located between Central Building and the rear of the Vanbrugh College Nucleus, overlooking the lake.
    • There are picnic tables in this area.
    • The picnic tables are 70cm high with attached bench seating.
    • The flooring is blocked paving on the walkround areas and grass where the picnic tables are.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Comments View
    • Greg's Place is an outside uncovered study/social area/community hub located between Central Building and the rear of the Vanbrugh College Nucleus, overlooking the lake.
    • There are picnic tables in this area.
    • The picnic tables are 70cm high with attached bench seating.
    • The flooring is blocked paving on the walkround areas and grass where the picnic tables are.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located V/A, V/B & V/N - Vanbrugh College Nucleus.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located V/A, V/B & V/N - Vanbrugh College Nucleus.