When was the Northampton bus station built?
Having been first proposed in 1972 with a budget of £2,578,000, construction work started in August 1973 with a revised budget of £3,308,000 and an original opening date of 1 October 1974. but the building eventually opened (although the office block was still under construction) on 25 April 1976.
Where do National Express coaches leave from in Northampton?
Victoria Street
National Express and other coach services depart from Victoria Street (please check with your operator to confirm) which is located directly beside Upper Mounts car park, NN1 3EL.
Do buses run on New Years Day Northampton?
Major changes will be in force in Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, with only a smattering of buses in operation on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Why was Greyfriars bus station demolished?
The Greyfriars building, which was last used by passengers in 2014 and designed by Arup Associates, collapsed as the town looked on and was followed by a huge cloud of dust that lingered before revealing mountains of newly-blasted concrete. The demolition, carried out by DSM, involved more than 2,000 explosive charges.
When was Greyfriars bus station demolished?
15 March
On Sunday 15 March, Greyfriars bus station was blown down by demolition specialists DSM. The demolition of Greyfriars opens the way for new developments as it occupied a huge area of land in the town centre.
When was Greyfriars bus station demolition?
March 15, 2015
It was a cold and dry day on the morning March 15, 2015 as the town came together to watch the old, iconic 39-year-old Greyfriars Bus Station be demolished.
When was Greyfriars bus station built?
1976
Greyfriars bus station was demolished in March 2015 having dominated the town’s skyline for about 40 years. It opened in 1976 and was described by commentators at the time as a “feat of engineering”.
Where is Northampton’s North Gate bus station?
Northampton’s North Gate Bus Station can be found in the centre of the town, located close to the historic Market Square. The Changing Places Consortium launched its campaign in 2006 on behalf of the over 1/4 of a million people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.
How do I get to Northampton University by train?
Northampton Railway Station is one hour by train from both London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The number 18 bus connects the train station to campus Monday – Friday (at the weekends, visitors should walk to the Drapery and catch the 19/19A service to Waterside).
What is the changing place facility at North Gate bus station?
North Gate bus station is equipped with a changing places facility including wall mounted adjustable changing bed, adjustable sink and pulley system For more information about the Changing Places scheme see their website. For bus routes and timetables, see the county council’s website.
What was the traffic like in Northampton Town Centre?
Traffic passing through Northampton town centre saw delays of over an hour, with many bus services being cancelled. Northamptonshire Police were forced to close some roads in the town centre to traffic other than buses.