Visitor Information
Travel to Campus
We are committed to sustainability and encourage our visitors to take advantage of our well-connected campus by using public transport whenever possible.
Arriving by Train
Salford Crescent Station is located in the heart of our campus and provides easy access to all of our facilities. With direct trains from Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly & Victoria, Blackpool, Bolton, Buxton, Blackburn, Southport, Preston, Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness. The train station is highlighted on the campus map with the red rail symbol.
Arriving by Bus
You are able to travel to campus using the Bee Network on the following services: 8, 35, 36, 37, 38, 50, 67, 100, V1, V2; see Bus timetables for schedules and journey planning; a single fare is £2 per person per journey. For our facilities located on the Crescent/Peel Park campus (see access information below), the Crescent/outside University of Salford stops should be used. For Energy House 2.0, you will require the Broad Street/Frederick Road stops. The bus stops are highlighted on the campus map.
Arriving by Car
We recommend using the Irwell Place Car Park for facilities located on the Crescent and Peel Park campus. See below
For Energy House 2.0, located on Frederick Road campus, please use the car park at our NERIC facility (10 minute walk); alternatively, there is limited parking at the Frederick Road Car Park (formerly known as Allerton Car Park). All car parks are highlighted on our campus map.
EV Charging
There are eight EV charging points on campus including four outside Energy House 2.0, all are available on a first come first serve basis. Charging can be paid for through the Be.EV app.
Parking Charges
Charges apply for all car parks unless you are a State-Registered Blue Badge holder. Information regarding charges and to pay for you session please visit ParkUs
Travel Updates: There is building work taking place on and around campus at the moment including a third platform at Salford Crescent Station. This has led to some long and short term road closures and the station will be closed on certain weekends. Full up to date details can be found on our Travel Updates page
Access Information
Location:
Located on the Peel Park campus on the ground floor of the Cockcroft Building (Cockcroft Building is listed as building ‘K’ on the campus map; Energy House 1 is listed as a Specialist Facility).
Address: Cockcroft Building, University of Salford, Salford, M5 4NT
Accessible Parking:
The closest car park is Newton car park, which has 13 disabled spaces for State-Registered Blue Badge holders. Alternatively, there are three disabled spaces outside Maxwell Building for State-Registered Blue Badge holders, whilst Irwell Place car park has five spaces for State-Registered Blue Badge holders (plus, 500 other spaces) and is an eight-minute walk away.
Building Access:
Cockcroft is accessible through a flat, paved area leading to automatic double doors. Access into the Energy House 1 chamber requires participants to step over a large door frame, and the walkway around the house inside the chamber is narrow so, unfortunately, we cannot accommodate wheelchair users into the chamber of this facility. The chamber can be viewed either through the glass entry door or viewing windows from the ground floor corridor or on the first floor (accessible via lift).
Rest Rooms:
There are male, female, and gender-neutral accessible toilets on the ground floor of Cockcroft Building.
Location:
Located on the Frederick Road campus (Energy House 2.0 is listed as a Specialist Facility on the campus map).
Address: Frederick Road Campus, Frederick Rd, University of Salford, Salford M6 6PU
Accessible Parking:
Disabled parking for State-Registered Blue Badge holders is available directly outside Energy House 2.0, which is located at the back of the Frederick Road car park (formerly known as Allerton car park). Frederick Road car park has 23 disabled spaces for State-Registered Blue Badge holders. Alternatively, there are two disabled spaces in front of Busy Bees Nursery and two in front of the Brian Blatchford building.
Building Access:
The facility is accessed on the ground floor. Doors are not automatic; however, the tour guide can assist with access for all participants.
Rest Rooms:
There are two accessible gender-neutral toilets on the ground floor.
Location:
Located on the Crescent with the main entrance located on Acton Square (Joule House is listed as building ‘Z’ on the campus map; the Smart Meters>Smart Homes Laboratory is listed as a Specialist Facility) .
Address: Joule House, University of Salford, Salford, M5 4NW
Accessible Parking:
The closest car park is Christchurch Ave/Acton Square car park. There are no allocated disabled spaces, but the car park is available for State-Registered Blue Badge holders.
Building Access:
As a Grade II listed building, Joule House has limited accessibility. The main entrance has three steps without a handrail to access. Lift access is available at the rear of the building. For security reasons, access to the lift is restricted so if this is required, please let us know in advance and we can arrange access. There is no lift inside Joule House and the stairs are narrow with a handrail.
Rest Rooms:
There is an accessible gender-neutral toilet on the ground floor, with additional male and female toilets on the first floor.
Location:
Located on the Peel Park campus near University Road (Salford Smart Home is listed as a Specialist Facility on the campus map).
Address: University Road, University of Salford, Salford M5 4NX
Accessible Parking:
The closest car park is Newton car park, which has 13 disabled spaces for State-Registered Blue Badge holders. Alternatively, there are two disabled spaces for State-Registered Blue Badge holders in front of the Brian Blatchford building.
Building Access:
The area around the house is flat and paved with good access.
Rest Rooms:
There are no toilets available at this facility, with the closest located within the New Adelphi building opposite (building ‘G’ on the campus map).
Location:
Located on the Peel Park campus in Newton Building (Newton Building is listed as building ‘I’ on the campus map).
Address: University Road, University of Salford, Salford M5 4NX
Accessible Parking:
The closest car park is Newton car park, which has 13 disabled spaces for State-Registered Blue Badge holders. Alternatively, there are two disabled spaces for State-Registered Blue Badge holders in front of the Brian Blatchford building.
Building Access:
The building is accessible through a flat, paved area leading to automatic double doors. The lab is located on the first floor which is accessible via a lift.
Rest Rooms:
Accessible, gender-neutral toilets are available on the first floor.
Location:
Located on the Crescent with the main entrance located on Acton Square (Joule House is listed as building ‘Z’ on the campus map; the Smart Meters>Smart Homes Laboratory is listed as a Specialist Facility) .
Address: Alumni House University of Salford, Salford, M5 4NW
Accessible Parking:
The closest car park is Christchurch Ave/Acton Square car park. There are no allocated disabled spaces, but the car park is available for State-Registered Blue Badge holders.
Building Access:
The building is accessible through a flat, paved area leading to automatic double doors. Meetings rooms are located on the ground floor and are accessible.
Rest Rooms:
Accessible, gender-neutral toilets are available on the ground floor.
Additional Information
Travel between Energy House Lab Facilities
The University campus spans multiple locations. If you are confirmed to visit more than one facility, please read the below information:
- The maximum distance between any two of our facilities is half a mile (approximately 10 minutes’ walk), with some only five minutes’ walk between them. The full route between all facilities is approximately 15 minutes’ walk.
- The routes between all facilities are paved and mostly flat. There are a couple of places on campus which have gentle inclines, including a pedestrian footbridge over the railway lines. Each of these are accessible via ramps/paths for wheelchair users, with some also having steps with handrails. The paths are wide enough for wheelchair users, although there are some narrower sections.
- All road crossings have pedestrian lights, with the exception of the road outside Salford Smart Home (University Road).
- The routes between buildings are not sheltered, so please dress for the outdoor weather.
Noise
The chambers within Energy House 1 and Energy House 2.0 are large and there is often machinery in operation which can be loud, making it harder to hear when in the chambers. The tour guides can make adjustments to how and where information is provided, so please let us know if you feel any adjustments are required.
Weather conditions in the Chambers
Energy House 1 and Energy House 2.0 have the capability to alter the weather conditions within their chambers. Temperatures range between -13°C to +30°C in Energy House 1 and -20°C to +40°C in Energy House 2.0, both can produce rain, and Energy House 2.0 can produce snow. If visiting these facilities, please remember to bring warm layers and wear footwear that is appropriate for slippery, uneven surfaces.