Church Lane

Service type(s)

Location

Formerly the Smith and Nephew building, Church Lane building sits at the edge of Campus West.

Re-envisioned as a modern facility, it’s placed in the perfect location to link the East and West parts of campus together.

Take a look at our Delegate and Visitor Information Pack to find out more about what York has to offer.

Features

Tiered Lecture Theatre
Modern, bright seminar rooms available
Variety of breakout spaces available
On-Campus Parking
Available around timetable

Featured Rooms

Room Type

Layouts Available

Capacity

CL/A/057

Tiered Lecture Theatre

Theatre Style

CL/A/023X

Seminar Room

U-Shape

CL/A/028

Seminar Room

U-Shape (24)

Theatre Style (50)

On Campus Catering Service

Our award-winning caterers are here to ensure that your delegates enjoy the best of Yorkshire hospitality. Our chefs are delighted to offer a range of bespoke menus using seasonal and local produce and are able to accommodate any specific dietary requirements your delegates may have. Contact our team to find out more about our delicious menus. We are able to accommodate large numbers of delegates within our dining halls, or small numbers can be catered for within their room bookings.

On Campus Restaurants and Cafés

We have over 10 restaurants and cafés across our campuses that serve a range of food and drink options.

The closest outlets to Church Lane are:

The Link Cafe
Park Central Cafe

See our outlets opening times

Address:

Church Lane Building, University of York, University Rd, Heslington, York YO10 5DD

Cars and Parking:

The University is easily accessible from major road links such as the A64 or 1079, we’d also suggest making use of the Grimston Bar Park and Ride service. Car parking on campus is pay and display, and can be limited. You can find out more about the charges via the University’s webpage. Parking is free at weekends and from 18:00 each evening through to 08:00 each morning.

You can use PayByPhone in any of the pay and display car parks, please visit the PayByPhone website to find out how to register.

Trains and Taxis:

There is a frequent, fast train service to York on the East Coast Main Line from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh. There is also a direct service between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport.

The University is a short bus (66) or taxi ride direct from the railway station. There is a bus stop and taxi rank just outside the main station entrance. A taxi from the railway station will take approximately 15 minutes while a bus will take around 22 minutes.

The university’s approved taxi provider is Streamline Taxis. Please note that Uber are not licensed within the city of York.

Buses:

You can travel between Campus East and West for free on several routes.

The 68 route is a dedicated free of charge campus shuttle, incorporating Halifax College and York Sports Village. Please note the 68 does go on to Grimston Bar Park and Ride however this is chargeable and not part of the free zone.

Find out more about transportation on the University’s webpage.

Cycling, E-scooters and Walking

It’s just a 15-minute bike ride or 30-minute walk from Campus West to the city centre. There are several off-road cycle paths and on-road cycle lanes offering safe access into and around York. Find out more about the cycling routes.

York also offers the Tier e-scooter and e-bike scheme. Find out more about the scheme.