HOW TO GET TO GOLDSMITHS Amersham Vale oad R wood New Cross Tube & Train Stations 10 G oo d New Cross Gate Tube & Train Stations • New Cross Gate: turn left and cross the road at the pedestrian lights. Deptford Town Hall Building is just to the left of you; for the Main Building, turn left and follow New Cross Road, past Laurie Grove onto Lewisham Way, and past the Rutherford Information Services Building, and Dixon Road. The Main Building is on the right immediately after this. 11 9 8 12 ST J 13 24 28 14 23 15 26 27 16 20 17 19 21 29 D ROA 27 25 The map will help you to find your way. Unless otherwise advised, please report to College Reception inside the front door of the Main Building [the large red brick building] where staff will direct you. SHAM AMER ES AM 36 35 27 By train 30 31 • From Central and West London: travel to New Cross or New Cross Gate from London Bridge Station; the journey usually takes about 5-10 minutes. To get to London Bridge, travel by underground, or catch a train from Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Blackfriars, or Cannon Street; many trains run directly to New Cross or New Cross Gate, so check at the station. 22 32 AD RO ES LO SH AR DE 34 ST D ON ATT 'S R OA D 33 18 • From South East London and Kent: there are direct services to New Cross station from Orpington, Sidcup, Hayes, Dartford and Sevenoaks. Change at Lewisham from other lines. GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE SITE PLAN 1 LORING HALL 10 DEAN HOUSE 20 2 ACCOMMODATION OFFICE 11 CHESTERMAN HOUSE 21 3 1 ST JAMES 12 WARMINGTON TOWER 22 MUSIC PRACTICE ROOMS 4 CENTRAL STORES 13 EDUCATION BUILDING 23 STUDENTS' UNION 5 286/288 NEW CROSS ROAD 14 41-47 LEWISHAM WAY 24 INTERNATIONAL OFFICE 6 BATAVIA MEWS 15 NURSERY 25 GEORGE WOOD THEATRE 7 DEPTFORD TOWN HALL 16 30-40 LEWISHAM WAY 26 MEDICAL CENTRE 8 LAURIE GROVE BATHS BUILDING 17 CAREERS SERVICE 27 9 RUTHERFORD INFORMATION SERVICES BUILDING 18 SURREY HOUSE 19 REPROGRAPHIC UNIT 28 RICHARD HOGGART BUILDING LABAN CENTRE (not part of Goldsmiths College) 29 IAN GULLAND LECTURE THEATRE 30 WHITEHEAD BUILDING 31 PERSONNEL 32 LOCKWOOD BUILDING 33 LOCKWOOD ANNEX 34 STUDIO/WORKSHOPS A-F 35 CHAPLAINCY CENTRE 36 BEN PIMLOTT BUILDING HATCHAM HOUSE 05/06 Goldsmiths College is in New Cross, South East London, five miles from central London. It is: • 5 minutes’ walk from both New Cross and New Cross Gate Stations, in Travelcard Zone 2, on the main rail network and the East London Underground Line; • on a number of major bus routes; • at the junction of the A2 and the A20, on Lewisham Way, on the New Cross one-way system. • From South London, Surrey and Sussex: New Cross Gate station has direct services from Caterham, Crystal Palace, Epsom and Tattenham Corner. Change at East or West Croydon or Norwood Junction from other lines. From the nearest stations: • New Cross station: turn right out of the station, and right again into New Cross Road. For the Main Building, cross New Cross Road at the pedestrian crossing into Amersham Road, keeping on the right hand side. Follow the road round to the right into Parkfield Road. The Main Building is straight ahead, at the junction of Parkfield Road and Lewisham Way. For Deptford Town Hall Building, keep straight ahead on New Cross Road. Deptford Town Hall Building is on the left hand side after about five minutes’ walk. By London Underground (tube) New Cross and New Cross Gate Stations are both at the southern end of the East London Line. This can be reached from anywhere on the underground system, as follows (see the tube connections map at your local station): • changing at Whitechapel Station, on the District or Hammersmith and City lines; • changing at Shadwell Station, on the Docklands Light Railway; • changing at Canada Water Station, on the Jubilee Line. ! By Docklands Light Railway You may find it convenient to travel by Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to either Deptford Bridge Station, 15 minutes’ walk from the College or Lewisham Station. By bus • From Central London, South East London or Kent: Goldsmiths is on the following bus routes to and from central London, or South East London or Kent: 21, 36, 136, 171, 172, 177, 225, 321, 343, 436, 453. Buses run every 15 minutes throughout the day from Victoria, Waterloo and London Bridge stations to New Cross and Lewisham, and the journey time is about 45 minutes from central London. By air Public transport connections from Heathrow, Gatwick and City Airport are as follows. Taxis from Heathrow and Gatwick cost in the region of £50-60, and you are advised to use public transport. From Heathrow Airport (LHR): Piccadilly Underground Line to central London, change at Green Park onto the Jubilee Line to Canada Water, then the East London Line to New Cross or New Cross Gate. From Stansted Airport (STN): train to Liverpool Street Station, then by Hammersmith and City Underground Line to Whitechapel. Change onto East London Underground Line to New Cross or New Cross Gate stations. From City Airport (LCY): this airport is five miles from Goldsmiths. Take the shuttle bus to Canning Town. Catch a Jubilee Line tube westbound to Canada Water, then the East London Line to New Cross or New Cross Gate. From Luton Airport (LTN): shuttle buses connect the airport to Luton station, from where you catch the Thameslink train to London Bridge, then travel to New Cross or New Cross Gate stations. From Gatwick Airport (LGW): train from the station in the airport to East Croydon station. Change there and take the first train to New Cross Gate. The journey time is about one hour. JOURNEY TIMES … you should allow approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from West London, 25 minutes from Charing Cross or Cannon Street. FOR INFORMATION … about trains – please contact National Rail Enquiries, tel 08457 484950 or visit their web site at: www.nationalrail.co.uk/ … about buses and the underground – please contact Transport for London on 020 7222 1234 or visit their web site at: www.tfl.gov.uk for maps and further details. Alternatively, please ask at the station for a train and tube map. By car Goldsmiths is situated on Lewisham Way, on the New Cross one-way system, at the junction of the A2 and A20. Lewisham Way is an extremely busy Red Route (no parking or waiting at any time); it is impossible to stop immediately on the main road, and vehicles may pull in to the front of the Main Building to let passengers out. created by Sustrans running from London to Dover. You can get free information on recommended cycle routes in London Cycle Guides 10 and 15, obtainable from bike shops, from the London Cycling Campaign’s website at www.lcc.org.uk or by calling TFL Travel Information Line on 020 7222 1234. There are cycle racks around the College, adjacent to the Main Building, the Education Building, and beside the Whitehead Building. Please use these designated places. Cycles locked to sign, railings or benches may be removed. You are advised to use a strong lock, to lock both wheels and remove fixings such as lights and pumps. From Central London: Take the A2 towards Dover, via the Old Kent Road; at the end of the Old Kent Road (on the New Cross Gate one-way system) turn into New Cross Road. Keep in the right hand lane and, shortly after Sainsbury’s, take the A20 fork to Lewisham. Turn right at the traffic lights into Lewisham Way – the College is on the left downhill. From Kent, Surrey, Sussex, or from the north if using Blackwall Tunnel or Dartford River Crossing (southbound): Follow the A2 or A20 towards London (using M25 or South Circular Road to join the nearest of these). On the A20, after passing through Lewisham, the College’s Main (red brick) Building is clearly visible on the left after about one mile. On the A2, follow the left turn after New Cross Station, turn right at the traffic lights into Lewisham Way – the College is on the left downhill. VISITORS WITH MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES If you are travelling by car, please notify the person you are visiting in advance, so that special arrangements can be made for you. By bicycle There are several very quiet cycle routes close to Goldsmiths providing routes to and from Lewisham, the Thames Cycle Route and to other areas of London. Many of these routes run through Fordham Park just opposite the College. The Thames Cycle Route is a long distance cycle route Goldsmiths College University of London New Cross, London SE14 6NW tel 020 7919 7171 www.goldsmiths.ac.uk 09/05