ARRIVAL INFORMATION – IVY HALL OF RESIDENCE Think! Road Safety (http://think.direct.gov.uk/index.html)
Location Office Opening Times IVY HALL is located at: 100 Cricklewood Lane, Cricklewood, London NW2 2DQ, close to the Cricklewood Train Station. Monday to Friday
09:00 – 17:00 Please refer to www.multimap.com using the GB postcode: NW2 2DQ for a more detailed map.
On Arrival These hours may change during the year and any changes will be Residents are asked to report to the Accommodation Office located in Block 1 which is to the displayed in advance by the left of the pedestrian gate where staff will be on hand to welcome you, issue your keys and show Accommodation Office. you to your room. The normal office hours are shown to the right of this paragraph.
Travel Information
By Car: From the M25 take exit 23 South onto the A1. Follow the A1 sign posted Central London/Edgware. At the roundabout controlled by traffic lights the A1 bears left; continue along the A1 until the road splits to the right which takes you onto the A41. Follow the A41 through Hendon and over the flyover towards Cricklewood. At the third set of traffic lights after the flyover (before you reach the foot bridge over the A41), turn right onto Cricklewood Lane (A407). Continue for approximately one quarter mile, Ivy Hall is situated on the left shortly before Cricklewood Train Station.
By Public Transport: The nearest train station to Ivy Hall is Cricklewood, which is operated by First Capital Connect (see www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk for more information). From Cricklewood Station turn left and Ivy Hall is approximately 450 yards on the right.
From Heathrow Airport: Take the Piccadilly line of the Underground to Kings Cross St. Pancras Station. At Kings Cross take a First Capital Connect over-ground train to Cricklewood. This journey will take approximately 80 minutes and cost approx. £9.00 for a one way journey.
From Gatwick Airport: Take a First Capital Connect over-ground train to Black Friars Station and then catch another First Capital Connect train to Cricklewood. This journey will take approximately 65 minutes and cost from £14.80 for a one way journey.
From Stansted Airport: Take a National Express Coach (see www.nationalexpress.com for more information) to Golders Green coach station, where you should change to a 460 red bus going towards Childs Hill getting off at Cricklewood Lane. This journey will take approximately 100 minutes and costs approximately £12.30 for a one way journey.
From London St. Pancras Station: Take a First Capital Connect over-ground train to Cricklewood. This journey will take approximately 15 minutes and cost approx. £3.70 for a one way journey.
Black Cabs (taxis) can be found at most major airports and train/tube stations. It is advisable to ask for a quote before you begin your journey. All Black Cab drivers are required to carry ID (see www.tfl.gov.uk/pco for more information on Black Cabs and fares).
If you have any queries about arrival or travelling to Middlesex University please contact the Accommodation Office on: Tel: + 44 (0)20 8452 4528 or Email: [email protected]
Useful websites:
• www.thetube.com : for information on London Underground including maps and a journey planner that will calculate the quickest route between two stations, landmarks or areas/postcodes. • www.nationalrail.co.uk :for all of England’s over-ground rails services. This site provides links to all the rail providers’ websites. • www.tfl.gov.uk : for information on buses, tubes, rail, river, tram, and taxi/private hire services operating in London. • www.a-zmaps.co.uk : allows you to search for and then purchase any of their published maps for any area in the country.
Information is correct at time of press (July 2012). Students are advised to check for the latest information before they travel.