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By Road (£3.00 per person). See Map 2 for “One of the top teaching and experience we believe should be open Cardiff is served by the M4 and is easily location. Car parking in the University research institutions in the UK. to all, encouraging students from the Location Guide accessible from all parts of Britain. From car parks is extremely limited and a It has excellent facilities, often most deprived areas to apply and permit is required. However, there are succeed on Cardiff courses. the south west, take the M5 and from magnificent buildings, great several public car parks located close to When they arrive in Cardiff, our the south of England, follow major social and sporting facilities, 2013 A-roads to the M4. From Scotland, the University, all of which are marked students benefit from a stimulating the north of England and the Midlands, on Map 4. There is also pay and display wrapped up in a vibrant, cultural study environment, research-led travel via the M50 to the M4. car parking available on Park Place and city centre.” teaching and interaction with within the civic centre (along College academics working at the frontiers of Travelling east on the M4 . Leave the Road, City Hall Road, King Edward VII Sunday Times Good University Guide knowledge in their field. motorway at Junction 32, follow the Avenue and Museum Avenue). This Cardiff University is about the freedom As a major higher education provider for A470, sign-posted City Centre. typically costs around £3.50 for two to explore, to learn and to discover. the professions, we have around 300 hours. Payment is by coin or debit/credit The Park campus – Follow Established in 1883, by Royal undergraduate and postgraduate taught the A470 towards the city centre card. Parking in the North Road car Charter, with thirteen members of courses that are accredited by more and the University is sign-posted. park is £5.00 per day. (Charges for city academic staff and 151 students, than 50 professional bodies. In total centre multi-storey car parks vary The Park campus – Follow the Cardiff today has grown to become more than 20% of Cardiff University considerably, up to £18.00 per day.) A470 as far as Interchange. one the UK’s largest, most respected students pursue postgraduate study. Take first exit onto the A48 (Eastern The Heath Park campus – Limited car and most popular universities, Our students are valued by employers Avenue), sign-posted Newport and the parking is available in various car parks. internationally renowned for our for their academic ability, high-calibre, innovative research and teaching. motivation, extra-curricular activities M4, but immediately exit at the slip By Rail / Coach / Bus road on the left. This leads directly A member of the UK’s “Ivy League” of and resourcefulness. At Cardiff, High speed inter-city trains provide onto the University Hospital site. Russell Group research intensive education is for life and employability frequent services between all major universities, Cardiff’s research informs is embedded in our student Travelling west on the M4 . Leave the British cities. The Cardiff-London service, its teaching, offering students a breadth experience. 93% per cent of 2011 motorway at Junction 29, follow the from London Paddington, runs at 30 of expertise in research encompassing: Cardiff University graduates found a A48(M)/A48, sign-posted Cardiff East minute intervals throughout the day. the humanities, the natural, physical, job, or entered further study within six and the South. Continue for Frequent services also connect Cardiff health, life and social sciences; months of completing their studies. approximately seven miles. with Bristol, Birmingham, Southampton, engineering and technology; The University’s success is founded on The campus – Continue Manchester, Liverpool and with many preparation for a wide range of the talent and dedication of our staff along the A48 to the A470 (Gabalfa other cities and towns. Cardiff is also professions; and a longstanding and students. As one of the largest Interchange). Leave the A48 at served by regular coach services from commitment to lifelong learning. employers in our 6,000 staff Gabalfa Interchange and take the towns and cities across the UK. From Our strong and broad disciplinary form a built upon a A470, sign-posted city centre. Follow Cardiff Central Station there is a research base enables Cardiff to commitment to creating a progressive the A470 towards the city centre and frequent train service which stops at combine its expertise to tackle the big and positive working environment. the University is sign-posted. Cathays Station (located on the Cathays issues of today and tomorrow through Our good practice has been recognised Park campus). Local bus services also multi-disciplinary research. Cardiff The Heath Park campus – On the externally with endorsements including operate from Cardiff Central Station. research develops knowledge and A48, speed reductions will be Investors in People accreditation and understanding which, in collaboration a University-wide Athena Swan Bronze noticeable from 50 to 40mph. At this The Cathays Park campus – The No 27 with a wide range of partners, is award for our commitment to women time the University Hospital will be service leaves Hayes Bridge Road every 10 minutes throughout the day. applied to produce real benefits working in science, engineering and visible on the right. Exit the next slip locally and worldwide. technology. road, sign-posted “University The Heath Park campus – The No 86 Hospital” and turn right at the traffic service leaves Stand C5. The Nos 8, 9 Our students are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, from throughout lights along a short road leading and 9a leave from Wood Street. Wales, the rest of the UK and directly onto the University Hospital site. By Air worldwide. International students are Car Parking is 11 miles from the city welcomed from 100 different @cardiffuni The Cathays Park campus – Two Park centre. Coach and train services countries and account for some 12% and Ride services operate in Cardiff – operate between Cardiff Central of our total student population. one from the East of the city (£3.00 per Station and London’s Heathrow and We pride ourselves on delivering an car) and one from the West of the city Gatwick airports. outstanding student experience, an www.facebook.com/cardiffuni

Further information: Visitors with Disabilities/Special Needs Q Door-to-door directions by road: www.cardiff.ac.uk/directions Some buildings may present problems of access and egress for those with mobility difficulties. For further information, please contact the Q Park and Ride services: www.cardiff.gov.uk/parkandride Disability Team: Telephone: (029) 2087 4844 Q Train services: Tel: (08457) 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk Coach services (National Express): Tel: (08717) 818178 Q For more information visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk www.nationalexpress.com Cardiff University, Deri House, Q Local bus services: Tel: 0871 200 2233 www.cardiffbus.com 2-4 Park Grove, Cardiff CF10 3BN www.cardiff.ac.uk Q Satnav: If you are using satnav the postcodes are: Telephone: (029) 2087 4000 Cathays Park Campus (Main Building): CF10 3AT Information is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot For door-to-door directions by road go to: Heath Park Campus: CF14 4XN accept responsibility for errors or omissions, or for any matter in any way connected with, or arising out of, the publication of this information. Published by the Student Recruitment and Web Division of Cardiff University .©Copyright 2013 Effective 1st January 2013. www.cardiff.ac.uk/directions Map 1 Map 2 University and City Centre University Hall Student Residence/ ABCDEFGH 29 TO BRISTOL, LONDON Conference Centre M4 M4 6 6 Map 3 30 A48(M) Leave the A48 at A 4 Llanedeyrn Interchange, 7 29a 0 sign-posted to Docks M4 and Cardiff East, A UE 4 N AVE A4161. At the

6 D 32 N A 9 ER O M4 T R roundabout, take the A S T 4 A CARDIFF EAST R exit sign-posted 7 E PARK & RIDE O 0 P 5 W 5 Llanedeyrn and, at the 8 V E N 4 A N Y next roundabout take O A E R SCHOOL N T M 7 H U the first exit sign-posted BALL R 8 N R ROAD A 4 O L 4 . Follow the L A B D SPORTS PARK COMPLEX road up the hill to a set MAP 5 EASTERN A GABALFA MAP 3 LEISURE of traffic lights. Turn 41 MAP 4 CENTRE 1 INTERCHANGE right at the lights into 9 LLANEDEYRN 2 INTERCHANGE Cyncoed Road. Take the E A U 48 N third turning left into TO J34 M4 A E 4 E EASTERN AV 4 U 4 A LLANTRISANT 7 A Tyˆ Gwyn Road and N 4 42 E 0 6 32 V 5 9 approximately A 4 N 100 metres on the right µ R 7 E D T 8 A469 hand side, turn into S c A WE d O 8 h PORT R Birchwood Lane and 4 m EW A B N enter the main gate.

C 1 The reception is at the * 6 41 base of the Tower 3 A A 3 41 416 Building (the postcode ELY 61 A 1 is: CF23 5YB). Did you know… 48 A ˚ 32 Q Cardiff University was founded by Royal 42 TO A 60 Charter in 1883 BRIDGEND 1 4 A A Map 3 University Hall and Conference Centre Q It is a dynamic and successful centre of CARDIFF WEST 4 PARK & RIDE 2 π 3 higher education with an international 2 2 TO J33 ߆ reputation for high quality teaching M4 WEST ® ¨ CARDIFF AIRPORT and research œ Q With c28,000 students and c6,000 CARDIFF staff, Cardiff University’s academic BAY community is the size of a small town Q The University plays a vital role in the life Scale of the diverse community which it serves 1Kilometres 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.2 1.5 5 and it takes pride in its own diversity, 5 0 . . . TO BARRY 4 drawing students and staff from a wide 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 A Miles variety of backgrounds A BCDE Q Research is undertaken in each of the 28 academic schools, and at any one Key Residences time there are more than 1,700 research contracts in operation See Additional Park and Ride Services 2 University Hall C4 h Hodge Hall C3 Q The University’s technology transfer Information activities, from start-up companies and Cardiff West 4 Cartwright Court C4 m C3 University and the licensing of new products to industry, City Centre Cardiff East 5 Talybont Nort h/ South B4 * Gordon Hall C3

contribute tens of millions of pounds to Maps of other sites 7 Talybont Court C4 B Senghennydd Hall C3 the economy annually. University Buildings 8 Roy Jenkins Hall C4 C Senghennydd Court C3 For further information please visit our c Aberconway Hall C3 Liberty Hall C4 website: www.cardiff.ac.uk d Colum Hall C3 Map 4 University and City Centre Additional Street Information Index B7 89 Adam Street F2 Albany Road F5 British Council E3 53 Allensbank Road D7 Motorpoint Arena E1 84 Australia Road B6 Basil Place E4 Central Library E1 80 Birchwood Lane F7 Central Police Station D3 54 Birchwood Road F7 City Hall D3 55 Boulevard de Nantes D3 MAP 5 Braeval Street E5 Coach Station D1 86 Brandreth Road E7 Law Courts D3 56 Bridge Street E2 Brydges Place D4 Post Office: Queens Bute Street E1 Arcade D2 71 Bute Terrace E1 Temple of Peace D3 36 Canada Road C6 Castle Street D2 University of Cathays Terrace D5 Wales Registry D3 51 Cathedral Road B3 Royal Welsh College Catherine Street D4 Central Link F1 of Music and Drama C3 48 Charles Street E2 Churchill Way E2 Offices D4 29 City Road E4 Clare Street C1 Map 2 D2 Welsh Assembly 96 Claude Road F5 Coburn Street E4 Hospital Cogan Terrace D4 University Hospital Accident College Road D3 and Emergency Unit C7 1 Colum Drive D4 Colum Road C4 Attractions Colum Place C5 Corbett Road D4 Visitor Centre Map 2 D2 96 Cottrell Road F5 Cowbridge Road East A2 D2 64 Crown Way C6 Cathedral Map 2 B4 90 Crwys Road D5 Custom House Street E1 National Museum Dalcross Street E5 Cardiff D3 52 Dalton Street D5 Map 2 C2 94 Daviot Street E5 Despenser Street C2 Theatres Duke Street D2 New Theatre E3 61 Dumfries Place E3 East Grove F3 E3 40 Excelsior Way A6 A2 62 Fairoak Road D6 Fanny Street D5 Concert Halls Fitzalan Place F2 St David’s Hall D2 76 Fitzhamon Emb C2 University Buildings Fitzroy Street E4 University Concert Hall C4 19 Flora Street D5 Halls of Residence Wales Millennium Gordon Road E3 Centre Map 2 D2 96 Glossop Road F3 Shopping Area Glynrhondda Street E4 Pedestrianised Shopping Area Cinemas Greyfriars Road D2 Harriet Street E4 Cineworld E2 83 P University Car Parks Hayes Bridge Road E1 Odeon Map 2 D2 92 Herbert Street E1 P Public Car Parks Vue D1 99 High Street D2 CardiffWest Park and Ride Hill’s Street E2 Bus Stop Sport King Edward VII Ave D3 Kingsway D2 Athletic Map 2 B3 88 Cardiff East Park and Ride Lake Road East E7 Bus Stop RFC A1 78 Lake Road West E7 Leckwith Road A1 Cardiff City FC A1 87 Llanbleddian Gardens E4 Cardiff RFC D2 78 Llandaff Road A3 Cardiff Tennis Club D3 57 Llandough Street D4 Llantwit Street E3 County Lower Cathedral Road C2 Cricket Club B3 32 Lowther Road E4 Maindy Athletic Stadium/ Mackintosh Place E6 Maindy Road D4 Swimming Pool C5 6 Mary Ann Street E2 D1 81 May Street D5 Mill Lane E1 Welsh Institute of Sport C3 44 Minny Street D5 Shopping Miskin Street E4 Moira Place F2 Capitol Centre E2 68 Monthermer Road E6 Castle Arcade D2 72 Moy Road E5 Mundy Place D4 Central Market D2 75 Museum Avenue D3 Queen’s Arcade D2 71 Museum Place E3 Queen’s West D2 65 Neville Street C2 New Zealand Road C6 Royal Arcade D1 82 Newfoundland Road B6 St David’s Centre E2 73 F3 Ninian Road E6 Road B1 North Road C5 Residences Park Place D4 Aberconway Hall C4 12 Penarth Road D1 Road F6 Aberdare Hall and Road F4 Meeting Rooms C4 22 Queen Street E2 Cartwright Court E6 4 Rhymney Street E4 Rhymney Terrace E5 Colum Hall C4 13 Richards Street E5 Richmond Road E4 Gordon Hall E3 43 Ruthin Gardens D4 Hodge Hall D4 17 Salisbury Road E4 Schooner Way F1 Liberty House D7 98 Senghennydd Road D4 Roy Jenkins Hall D5 8 Severn Grove A3 Severn Road A2 Senghennydd Court E3 47 St Andrew’s Place E3 Senghennydd Hall E3 46 St John Street D2 St Mary Street D1 Talybont Nort h/ South B6 5 St Peter’s Street F3 Talybont Court B5 7 Station Terrace E2 Strathnairn Street F5 University Hall and Stuttgart Strasse E3 Conference Centre F7 2 The Friary D2 E2 The Parade F3 The Walk F3 Libraries Thesiger Street E4 Aberconway C5 11 Tudor Street C1 Arts & Social Studies D4 18 Ty Draw Road F6 Ty Gwyn Road F7 Bute & Architecture D3 45 Tyndall Street F1 Julian Hodge Study Centre C4 14 Wellfield Road F5 Law D4 18 Wellington Street B2 West Grove E3 Legal Practice Library D4 28 Westgate Street D2 Music D4 22 Whitchurch Road D6 Windsor Place E3 Biomedical Sciences D4 35 Windsor Road F2 Science D3 39 Wood Street D1 Senghennydd E3 42 Woodville Road D5 Working Street D2 Trevithick E3 58 Wyverne Road E4 029 2087 4000 Map 5 Cathays Park Campus (Map 4) Tel Switchboard: Heath Park Campus Aberconway Building C5 11 Day Care Services D3 41 History, Archaeology Optometry and Social Sciences D4, E3, D3 *, E3 * ARCCA C3 33 Deri House E3 60 and Religion D4 16 Vision Sciences D4 15 31 42 4 9 50 Architecture D3 45 Development and Human Resources F3 66 Pharmacy and Sports Alumni Relations E3 60 Pharmaceutical Sciences C3 33 • Fitness and Squash Centre D4 34 Biosciences D4, D3 35 39 IT Services D3 41 • Llanrumney Sports Fields Business School C5 11 Earth and Ocean Sciences D3 39 Physics and Astronomy E3 58 International Office E3 60 Map 2, E5 Eastgate House F3 59 Planning Division F3 66 D3 45 John Percival Building D4 16 • Talybont Sports Engineering E3 58 Careers Service D4 31 Planning and Geography D3 49 Training Village B6 3 English Communication Journalism, Media and * Centre for Advanced Studies Psychology D4, D4* 25 27 Student Recruitment and and Philosophy D4 16 Cultural Studies D3 45 in the Social Sciences D3 41 Purchasing F3 66 Web Division E3 60 Estates Division F3 66 Julian Hodge Building C4 14 Centre for Professional Student Support Centre D4 31 * Queen’s Buildings E3 58 Legal Studies D4 28 European Languages, Law D4, D4* 24 28 Translation and Politics D4 24 Redwood Building C3 33 Students’ Union D3 38 Chaplaincy C4, D4 10 26 Lifelong Learning E3 42 D4 * Eye Clinic D4 15 Registry F3 66 Tower Building 27 Chemistry D3*, E3 39 50 Main Building D3 39 Finance Division F3 66 Research and Commercial Trevithick Building E3 58 Communications and International Mathematics E3 42 Division F3 66 Relations Division E3 60 D3 49 Welsh D4 16 McKenzie House F3 66 Computer Science Graduate Centre D3 38 Residences and Catering B6 3 Welsh Centre for Pharmacy * & Informatics E3 58 Graduate Schools D4 31 Music D4, D4* 20 2 3 Security Centre D4 35 Professional Education C4 21 CUBRIC D4 30 Health Centre D4 37 Nursing and Midwifery F3 59 Sir Martin Evans Building D4 35 * Indicates main site

Heath Park Campus (Map 5) The University shares the Heath Park Campus with the University Hospital of Wales (UHW). Brecknock House 101 Denbigh House 105 IV Lounge 122 NHS Liaison Unit 103 Student Support Centre 103 Cancer Genetics Building 121 Dental School/Hospital 106 Medical School 110 Nursing & Midwifery 116 Tenovus Building 118 Cardiff Medicentre 102 Glamorgan House 107 Monmouth House 111 Pembroke House 113 Tyˆ Dewi Sant Building 116 Cardigan House 103 Healthcare Studies 116 Neuadd Meirionnydd 122 Postgraduate Medical and Tyˆ Maeth 119 Carmarthen House 104 Henry Wellcome Building 108 Michael Griffith Dental Education 122 Wales Heart Cochrane Building 115 Institute of Medical Genetics 109 Resource Centre 114 Sports & Social Club 117 Research Institute 120