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EPSRC National Service for Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Accessibility and visitor information for the facility

If you are planning to visit us in Manchester, you will find some useful information below.

Visiting us in Manchester

Location

The Facility is located in the Photon Science Institute in the Alan Turing Building.

Operating hours

Access to the laboratory is strictly controlled. If you are visiting, you will be provided with a named contact who will meet you outside the building and take you into the laboratory.

Contact

For more information, please contact

Accessibility requirements

If you have any needs that require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to discuss your needs and create a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan if required. Please contact us to discuss. 

Local resources

All local resources are accessible.

Toilet

There is an accessible toilet located directly outside the laboratory.

Accommodation

Restaurants and cafes

There are numerous restaurants and cafes on site within The University of Manchester. Local to the NRF Facility are:

  • Code Café in the Alan Turing Building
  • Greenhouse Café - George Kenyon Building
  • Café 204 - Chemistry Building

For more options, see The University of Manchester interactive map.

In addition, there are a number of cafes/restaurants in University Green within close proximity to the NRF Facility. Visit the Bruntwood website for details about University Green.

Shops (groceries)

There are a number of local supermarkets close to the University which are accessible. 

Pharmacy

The nearest local pharmacies to the NRF Facility are:

  • Faith Pharmacy and Walk-in Clinic - 59 Booth Street West - 0161 232 8044
  • Rowlands Pharmacy Oxford Road - 0161 273 4232

Emergency medical requirements

The Facility is next to the Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Gym and swimming pool

The University of Manchester has a number of sports facilities on campus which can be used by visitors.

Parks and suitable dog-walking facilities

Information about parks and dog-walking facilities can be found on the Visit Manchester website.

General information

Travel and transport access

Trains

The Alan Turing Building is situated close to both Manchester Piccadilly railway station (about two and a half hours from London) and Oxford Road train station, with Victoria train station a little further away. The nearest stops are:

  • Manchester Oxford Road railway station, 0.4 miles
  • Manchester Piccadilly railway station / Metrolink stop, 0.8 miles

Trams

Manchester has a tram network, called Metrolink. All Metrolink trams and tram stops are accessible for wheelchair users. Mobility scooter users must have a mobility scooter permit to take their scooter on a tram.

Metrolink has stops at Piccadilly and Victoria train stations, and also the airport. The nearest Metrolink stop to the University is:

  • St Peter’s Square Metrolink stop, 0.7 miles

For information on tram timetables and services, please visit the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) website.

Buses

There are extensive bus services along Oxford Road. For information on bus timetables and services, please visit the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) website.

Accessible taxis

ComCab operates Manchester's largest fleet of iconic black cabs. More information is available on the Visit Manchester website.

Arrival by air

Manchester airport is one of the largest airports in the UK. It is approximately 10 miles south of the city centre. The airport is connected to the city centre by train and tram (see above). A taxi to the University will cost approximately £20-30.

Arrival by car

See above for post-code for SatNav directions. There is no dedicated parking, but the Aquatics Centre Car Park and Booth Street West multi-storey car park offer paid public parking.

Car parking

There are five car parks surrounding The University of Manchester campus with a mixture of permit and public parking. See information about parking on campus.

The nearest car park is UoM Car Park D, Booth Street West. The postcode for this car park is M15 6FH and its access is via Higher Cambridge Street.

Accessible parking spots are also available on Bridgeford Street, which runs alongside the Museum. To access one of these spots, there is a barrier next to UoM Car Park D, Booth Street West (access via Higher Cambridge Street). At the intercom, tell the attendant that you are using Manchester Museum accessible parking and turn left past the barrier.

If you require assistance reaching accessible parking or getting to our entrance on Oxford Road, please call us on 0161 275 2648.

Cycling 

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) provides a vast amount of information on cycling which can be found on the TfGM cycling website.

They also provide free PDF maps for the city and an excellent online interactive map to help you plan your journey.

Cycle parking

Sheffield hoop stands are provided across campus to which bicycles may be secured. The Photon Science Institute has a number of Sheffield stands outside the main entrance. We recommend always using a good quality D-lock to secure your bike.

Under no circumstances should any bicycle/motorcycle obstruct walkways, disabled access points or emergency exits.

All cycles are parked at the owner’s risk. All property is left at the owner's risk. The University will not accept liability for any losses or thefts.