admission
Admission to the Gallery is FREE.
John Hansard Gallery conferences, symposia and seminars are
usually free, though where this is not the case prices are often
heavily subsidized and with concessions available.
location
The John Hansard Gallery is situated on the west side of the
University’s Highfield campus, behind
the Turner Sims Concert Hall and beside the
University Health Service.
maps
University
campus map
getting here
on foot
University signage beside the Nuffield Theatre,
Student Union and University Health
Service guide pedestrians to the Gallery from across
campus.
bicycle
There are open bicycle shelters behind the Gallery and across
campus. Locked storage facilities for cycle users are available
for visitors to the Highfield and Avenue
Campuses as well as most Halls of Residence. Details
are available on uni-link.
bus
Uni-link provides bus services interconnecting University
campuses with links to rail, air and ferry services. Please
see the uni-link
pages for full details.
rail
Fast services from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth
serve Southampton Central and Southampton
Parkway Airport. Both are served by uni-link
buses.
Southampton Central:
At Southampton Central, use the south
side (platform 4) exit for the U1
bus service which stops at Highfield Interchange
(behind the Hartley Library on University Road).
Southampton Airport Parkway:
At Southampton Airport Parkway, exit on the
airport side of the station where you can connect
with the U1 bus service stopping at University
Road/Highfield Interchange.
Swaythling Station:
Local services and slow trains from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth
also stop at Swaythling Station which is only
a twenty minute walk from the University.
by car
Finger posts from Burgess Road and University
Road direct drivers to the Gallery from the
M3/Bassett/the Avenue and from the M27/Swaythling
via Salisbury Road. Drivers may also access
the Gallery via Hawthorn Road and Chamberlain
Road (off Highfield Avenue).
from the M3
Follow signs for Southampton A33 (not Southampton
Docks). Follow the A33 (Bassett Ave.) over
two roundabouts to a major intersection (with the University's
Medical and Biological Sciences building to your left). Turn
left onto Burgess Road then take the first right onto University
Road.
Take the first right again into Salisbury Road.
Proceed towards the dead end, taking a left turn onto the Western
Access Road (un-signed) down the hill. The Gallery is the single
storey building in front of you. The Gallery entrance is located
beside the University Health Service, adjacent
to an emergency vehicles bay on the Western access road. Note
that parking
can be difficult in term
time.
from the M27
Use junction 5 (Southampton Airport/Eastleigh).
If coming from the east, take the first exit off the roundabout.
If coming from the west, the forth exit. Follow the
A335 dual carriageway through two sets of traffic lights.
At the third set, the road divides. Turn right onto Burgess
Road (McDonald's will be on your left). University
Road is about 3/4 of a mile ahead on your left. A large
sign for the University will be seen on the left just before
the turning.
Take the first right off University Road into Salisbury
Road. Proceed towards the dead end, taking a left turn
onto the Western Access Road (un-signed) down the hill. The
Gallery is the single storey building in front of you. The Gallery
entrance is located beside the University Health Service,
adjacent to an emergency vehicles bay on the Western access
road. Note that parking
can be difficult in term
time.
air
Southampton
Airport provides a range of domestic and continental services.
The airport is just a ten minute taxi ride from the University
— there is also a bus
service.
parking
Visitors to the Gallery are permitted to park in a number
of car parks on the University of Southampton’s Highfield
campus (see the campus map above) including those unmarked
bays between the Gallery, the Mathematics Building
(building 54) and the Murray/Social Sciences
Building (building 58); those behind the Physics Building
(building 46); the Pay and Display car park off University Crescent;
and the Visitors Car Park off University Road.
close parking
Visitors wishing to park close to the Gallery, particularly
orange badge holders, should use the unmarked bays sandwiched
between the Gallery (building 50), the Mathematics
Building (building 54) and the Murray/Social
Sciences Building (building 58) or those behind the
Department of Physics and Astronomy (building
46). From University Road, these spaces may
be accessed via Salisbury Road. Alternatively, from
Highfield Avenue, they may be accessed via Hawthorn
Road and Chamberlain Road.
parking permits
Between 9am and 5pm these spaces are reserved
for permit holders only; temporary visitors permits are available
from the Gallery reception. Permits are not needed when parking
in University spaces at weekends or evenings.
public car park
Visitors may also use the Pay and Display car
park situated between University Road and University
Crescent.
additional parking
Spaces in the University’s “Visitors Car
Park” (located on University Road
between the Hartley Library and the Student
Union’s West Building/Staff Club), may be booked
in advance free of charge. To use this facility, please contact
the Gallery on +44 (0)23 8059 2158 or info@hansardgallery.org.uk
at least 5 days prior to your visit. You will be asked to provide
details of the date of your visit and the make, model and registration
number of your vehicle.
access
Pilot Arts Access Guide Launch
In July 2004, the Hampshire Arts Access Forum (HAAF)
was awarded a Community Fellowship grant (made possible by the
Higher Education Active Community Fund) from the University
of Southampton.
This funding has enabled HAAF participants to pilot a Hampshire
Arts Access Guide for disabled and culturally diverse audiences.
Supported by five University of Southampton student volunteers,
the guide has been developed and supported by community groups
and organisations.
In consultation with representatives of the diverse communities
living in Southampton, the John Hansard Gallery recently developed
a detailed Access Policy to inform on both,
it's recent refurbishment and on-going development, and the
products, services and programme of activities it offers to
the public. The consultation process is on-going, directed via
our Access Committee which meets annually to
discuss ways in which the John Hansard Gallery can enhance its
accessibility to all.
Please click here to visit
the HAAF website.
ramped access
The John Hansard Gallery is a single storey building with ramped
access at the front entrance.
accessible parking
Parking accessible to disabled visitors is available in designated
bays at the rear of the building (see the pink P symbols
between buildings 58 and 54 in the map above).
A gently sloping path leads visitors from these spaces alongside
the Gallery towards the front entrance.
guide dogs
Guide dogs are admitted. The Gallery also offers orientation
tours (by appointment) to all visitors with access needs. Please
contact Access Officer, Ronda Gowland r.gowland@hansardgallery.org.uk,
on +44 (0)23 8059 2160 if you wish to arrange such an orientation
tour.
large format information
Large format versions of our leaflet and gallery guides are
available upon request.
BSL signed events
Regular signed talks and tours are available for deaf and partially
deaf visitors. Please contact Access Officer, Ronda Gowland
r.gowland@hansardgallery.org.uk,
on +44 (0)23 8059 2160 for details of forthcoming signed events.
accessible toilets
The Gallery also houses a fully accessible toilet for wheelchair
users.
addressing access needs
The John Hansard Gallery welcomes the opportunity
to learn of ways in which its facilities can be developed to
address your access needs. If you would like to discuss your
needs, contribute to the Gallery's Access Forum (which meets
twice yearly), arrange an orientation tour of the gallery or
suggest ways in which we could improve our facilities to better
meet your needs and those of others you care for, our Access
Officer, Ronda Gowland, would be delighted to hear from you.
She can be contacted on +44 (0)23 8059 2160 or r.gowland@hansardgallery.org.uk
group visits
Group visits are warmly welcomed and strongly
supported by the Gallery. If group leaders seek to encourage
discussion and interpretation of the exhibitions amongst their
groups, they may choose to visit independently or book a tailor-made
exhibition tour with a member of the Education Department.
To enable us to assist you, please advise the Education Department
education@hansardgallery.org.uk
of your group’s needs.
