Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self catering student accommodation.
Useful Information
- For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
- To see more information on Information Centre please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01904 322 222 (2222 from campus phone).
- To see more information on Security (open 24 hours) please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: For emergencies 01904 323 333 (3333 from campus phone) for general issues 01904 324 444 (4444 from campus phones).
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on University Library Services please click here (opens new tab)
- To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01904 323 838.
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01904 324 785.
- Disability Services Office is located within Sally Baldwin Building Block B.
- To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01904 324 140.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01904 322 165.
- There are separate telephone numbers for different libraries.
University Library 01904 323 838
King's Manor Library 01904 323 969
The libraries can provide different services upon request please contact them for additional information.
Additional library accessibility information can be found here
https://www.york.ac.uk/library/accessibility
Getting Here (Zone 1)
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By Road
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- 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 park in Zone 1 is Car Park 1.2 (G), this car park is for staff and visitor permit holders.
Additional car parks are located around the University.
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.
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By Bus
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- 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.
- 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.
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By Train
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- 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.
- 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.
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Useful Links
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- The University of York online Map.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Express Coaches.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail Enquiries.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 1.2 (G).
- The car park is located in front of Biology Block Q.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (1.2 (G))
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of Biology Block Q.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Biology Block Q.
- 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 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 361cm x 597cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Biology Block Q.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Biology Block Q.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Block Q entrance.
Approach
- The approach to block D consists of blocked paving and cobbled stones.
- There are post boxes which range from 80cm to146cm.
- In front of the block there is benched seating which is 42cm high.
- The tables are 74cm high.
- There is a raised circle area in front of the accommodation block that has a shallow step.
- There is a seating area in between block B, C and D that is accessed via1 deep step.
- The table height 73cm and the seat is 43cm high.
- The area also has a barbecue area for disposable barbecues which is 78cm high.
Outside Access (Block D4 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
- 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 (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance for Block D1 (photograph 2).
Outside Access (Block D3 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 127cm (4ft 2in).
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
- 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 (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance for block D2. (Photographs 3 & 4).