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Gilbert Rooms

The University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4QW

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; Gilbert Rooms G1 and G2.

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Campus is located just off the Crescent (A6) From the M62/M602: At Junction 12, carry straight on following signs for M602. Follow M602 to Junction 3 signposted Salford/Trafford Park. Keep in the inside lane and turn left on to A5063 (Albion Way). Follow signposts for Salford/Pendleton. At the second lights, turn left on to the A6 for Frederick Road, or right for Peel Park.
    • The closest campus carpark is Irwell Place car park. There are Blue Badge spaces on campus closer to the building, for information on parking on campus with as a Blue Badge holder check the university parking policy.
  • By Bus View
    • The closest bus stops are Salford Crescent Station (Stop A and B); These bus stops are serviced by routes 8, 26, 34, 35 , 36, 37, 38, 50, 67, 100, Expresso X39, Vantage V1, Vantage V2 and X34.
  • By Train View
    • The closest train station is Salford Crescent Station. This station is serviced by Northern trains.
  • By Tram View
    • The closest tram stop is Anchorage approximately 2.1km away and is serviced by Lines 3 and 7.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

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 Irwell Place Car Park.
    • The car park is located off Irwell Place.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The Salford Museum and Art Gallery is shown in the photograph attached to this section.

Site/Campus Car Park (Irwell Place Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in Irwell Place.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Maxwell Building, Crescent House and Humphrey Booth House and Faraday House.
    • 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.
    • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 475cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 128cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located near the car park entrance and by the Blue Badge bays at the pedestrian exit to Crescent House.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • Payment cannot be made by phone.
    • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the pedestrian exit of the car park.
    • Parking can be paid for using the 'PayByPhone' app, location number 59323.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the entrance corridor to G1 and G2 teaching rooms.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Gilbert Rooms'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 85cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music/sound.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located Maxwell Building or Maxwell Hall.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located Maxwell Building or Maxwell Hall.