Accessibility
Sports tasters
NTU Sport and Lifestyle Department are committed to providing sports and fitness opportunities, which are as accessible to our users with disabilities.
We currently provide this through our:
- parking bays
- ramps
- lifts and automatic doors
- accessible toilets and changing rooms.
Our fitness suite is designed to suit users of all abilities and our instructors are on hand to provide help and advice.
We have a number of sports clubs that are suitable for different fitness levels and abilities. If you require any information please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Saturday 22
Beach party - multiple venues
Please email Rebecca who will be glad to help with accessibility queries.
Sunday 23
Christian Union Church Search
The event is fully accessible, as transport is provided. However, notice is required if wheelchair accessible transport is required. please email to advise if this is the case.
Trent Army - multiple venues
Please email Rebecca who will be glad to help with accessibility queries.
Monday 24
Let's Eat Out
There will be a short walk to an accessible city restaurant.
Christian Union Debate - Jesus: Made up, Teacher, Prophet or God?
The event will taking place on the first floor of the venue which will require participants climbing a set of stairs.
Southwell Pub Golf
A lot of distance is covered on pavements that are predominantly flat without steps. Attendees are transported from the Brackenhurst campus to Southwell town centre in a minibus. If wheelchair accessible transport is required, please email rebecca.
Juggling Society Circus skills workshop
Although the venue is fully accessible participants have a choice to take part in physical activity.
Societies Meet and Greet
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union Lunch Bar
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union Pub Quiz
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union Text-a-Toastie
This event is fully accessible.
City clubs - Multiple venues
Please email Rebecca who will be glad to help with accessibility queries.
Ghost Walk
This is wheelchair accessible except for the final 15 minutes (down a cave). The nearest accessible toilets are Greyhound Street (7-8 minutes away). The total distance walked less than a mile.
Nottingham Climbing Centre
Expect one and a half hours of strenuous activity on the walls.
Tuesday 25
Brackenhurst campus Chaplaincy lunch
The building is wheelchair accessible and there are free parking facilities close by.
Clifton campus Freshers' Fair
The venue is fully accessible. However the venue will be crowded, have high temperatures, high levels of noise and there will be individual access requirements for fair ground rides.
Trent Bridge Tour
The venue is fully accessible. However it requires walking around the stadium. If wheelchair accessible transport is required, please email Michael.
Societies Meet and Greet
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union Lunch Bar
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union Bowling
Although the venue is fully accessible participants have a choice to take part in physical activity and will have to make their way to the venue approximately one mile.
Christian Union Music Café
This event is fully accessible.
Laser Tournament
The game area is multi-level. It has steps which are often in near dark conditions.
IKEA
IKEA is fully accessible.
Let's Eat Out
This is a short walk to an accessible city restaurant.
Chef's Demo
There are no issues with accessibility as wheelchair users can use the lift via main entrance or via the service doors located on North Sherwood Street.
- Visually impaired customers will be able to follow verbal instructions and can be seated at the front.
- Hearing impaired customers can also be seated at the front so to have a clear view of the demonstration.
Comedy at the Canalhouse
The Canalhouse is fully accessible.
City clubs - multiple venues
Please email Rebecca who will be glad to help with accessibility queries.
Wednesday 26
Brackenhurst campus Freshers' Fair
The venue is fully accessible. However, the venue will be crowded, have high temperatures and high levels of noise. Participants have a choice to take part in physical activity.
Galleries of Justice
The Museum consists of five floors with lift access on the first and second floor and from the exercise yard outside. Due to the nature of the building, there will be some areas that may not be suitable for all. Participants will have make their way to the venue approximately one mile.
Societies Meet and Greet
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union –Why does God wanna steal my fun?
The event will taking place on the first floor of the venue which will require participants climbing a set of stairs.
Christian Union Quasar
This will be split into three floors all with ramp access. The venue has 5,000 square foot of semi-dark playing space with swirling smoke, music and flashing lights. The nature of this activity is physical and participants will have make their way to the venue approximately one mile.
Christian Union Lunch Bar
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union Film Night
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union FIFA Night
This event is fully accessible.
Leadership International Welcome Meeting
This event is fully accessible.
LEX Freshers' Frenzy
A lot of distance is covered on pavements that are predominantly flat without steps.
Bhangra Society Taster Session
Although the venue is fully accessible, participants have a choice to take part in physical activity.
Castle and Caves
The tour is strenuous as it includes 300 steep steps. It's unsuitable for wheelchair users, or anyone with mobility issues.
City Cycle Tour
Expect up to two hours of gentle cycling.
Hallé Orchestra
Infra-red headsets are available. Lifts, level access and ramps throughout. Wheelchair spaces available in the stalls.
Nottingham Contemporary
All galleries and facilities fully accessible. Nottingham Contemporary is a straightforward ten-minute walk from the meeting place.
Tenpin Bowling
This venue has wheelchair accessible facilities and bowling lanes.
Oceana
Please email Rebecca who will be glad to help with accessibility queries.
Thursday 27
City Freshers' Fair
The venue is fully accessible however the venue will be crowded, have high temperatures and high levels of noise.
African Caribbean Society Laser Quest
This will be split into three floors all with ramp access. The venue has 5,000 square foot of semi-dark playing space with swirling smoke, music and flashing lights. The nature of this activity is physical and participants will have make their way to the venue approximately one1 mile.
Anime Society movie night
This event is fully accessible.
Chinese Society Freshers' Dinner
This event is fully accessible.
Juggling Society Circus skills workshop
Although the venue is fully accessible, participants have a choice to take part in physical activity.
RAG and Volunteering Meet and Greet
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union BBQ
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union Lunch Bar
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union Weekly Meeting
This event is fully accessible.
Nottingham Forest Tour
The venue is fully accessible. However it requires walking around the stadium. If wheelchair accessible transport is required, please email Michael.
Labour Social Meet The Committee
This event is fully accessible.
Pub Sports Meet and Greet
This event is fully accessible.
Broadway
The venue has full wheelchair access. It also has infrared hearing system in all auditoriums.
Karting
This takes place in a noisy indoor environment and is unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Friday 28
Nottingham Caves
There is no access for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are low ceilings, uneven floors and many steps. Flat shoes are advisable. Participants will have make their way to the venue approximately one mile.
Bhangra Society Taster Session
Although the venue is fully accessible participants have a choice to take part in physical activity.
City Freshers' Fair
The venue is fully accessible. However the venue will be crowded, have high temperatures and high levels of noise.
Real Ale and Cider Society: Freshers' Bar Crawl
A lot of distance is covered on pavements that are predominantly flat without steps.
Societies Debating Session
This event is fully accessible.
Korean Society Welcome Meal
This event is fully accessible.
Christian Union Debate – Jesus – Why bother?
The event will taking place on the first floor of the venue which will require participants climbing a set of stairs.
Christian Union Ice Skating
Although the venue is fully accessible, participants have a choice to take part in physical activity.
Christian Union Lunch Bar
This event is fully accessible.
UV Rave
Please email Rebecca who will be glad to help with accessibility queries.
Broadway
There's full wheelchair access. Infrared hearing system in all auditoriums.
Just The Tonic
Fully accessible with trained staff.
Saturday 29
Leadership International: A night with the King
This event is fully accessible.
Climax @ Ocean
Please email Rebecca who will be glad to help with accessibility queries
Sunday 30
Chatsworth and Matlock Bath
Chatsworth gardens have good access. There are also adapted toilets available.
Alton Towers
Please see the Alton Towers site. If wheelchair accessible transport is required, please email Michael.
City Cycle Tour
Expect up to two hours of gentle cycling.
West Midlands Safari Park
Please see the West Midland Safari and Leisure Park website. If wheelchair accessible transport is required please email Michael.
Cresswell Crags and Sherwood Forest
Creswell Crags museum and gorge are fully accessible, with adapted toilets. The cave part of the tour is not suitable for wheelchairs. The museum has induction loops.
Sherwood Forest visitor centre also has good access. The path to the Major Oak is well-surfaced and mostly level.
Warner Bros, Harry Potter Studio Tour London
This event is fully accessible. If wheelchair accessible transport is required, please email Michael.
Business Society Kick About
Participants have a choice to take part in physical activity.
Church Search
The event is fully accessible as transport is provided. However, notice is required if wheelchair accessible transport is required please email us.
Go Ape!
Expect to climb for between 1.5 and 3 hours up to 10 metres off the ground. This is reasonably physically demanding.
Paintballing
This is an energetic outdoor activity located in woodland.
Peak District Walk
The terrain will be undemanding, but is not suitable for wheelchair users.
