Access Guide
Introduction
- On the ground floor (Raleigh Building) there are teaching labs and research and on the first floor (Wolfson Building) there is the Consulting and Administration Offices.
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- The ground floor is the Raleigh Building and the first floor is the Wolfson Building. There is no way to move between the 2 floors without using the exterior entrances.
- Level 1 is the ground floor/Raleigh Building.
Opening Times (Building)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- Those with key cards can access the venue at any time.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 023 8059 7726.
- Email: [email protected].
- Support Services are part of the Student Services department.
- To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 023 8059 4732.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 023 8059 5959.
- Email: [email protected].
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University of Southampton Highfield Campus is located at the north of Southampton, approximately 2 miles from the end of the M3 (J14). Highfield Campus is located just off Burgess Road, approximately 1 mile from Junction 4 on the M27 via Stoneham Way (A335).
- There is a campus car park at the north end of the campus off Broadlands Road. This car park contains limited parking and parking charges apply for non permit holders. There are additional Blue Badge bays for specific buildings throughout the campus.
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By Bus
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- The Southampton Uni Interchange is located in the centre of the Highfield Campus and is served by the U1, U1A, U1C, U1E, U1W, U1N, U2, U2B, U2C, U6, U6C, U6H, U9 bus routes. The Southampton Uni Interchange is approximately 300m from the main campus reception in Building 37.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station to the Southampton University Highfield Campus is the Swaythling Railway Station. This station is approximately 2km from the campus which takes approximately 25 minutes to complete by foot. This station is served by the South Western Railway Service.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on university parking, campus locations and campus maps.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on bus routes, timetables and ticket pricing.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on nationwide train time tabling, tickets and connections.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Parking Information
- Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit. Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University’s parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
- There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus: please click here to view.
- If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 280cm x 440cm (9ft 2in x 14ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Raleigh Building main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Highfield Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located at the north east of the campus.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There is a steep ramp which leads to the parking outside Building 15 to the right side of Building 13. (Photographs 5 and 6).
Site/Campus Car Park (Highfield Campus Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the north end of the campus off Broadlands Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Buildings 45 and 16.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Building 32 (EEE) and Buildings 45 and 16.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Building 45, 16 or 32.
Outside Access (Wolfson Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Wolfson Alternative Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building to the left side.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Raleigh Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the administration office.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps are shown in photographs 7 and 8.
- There is/are 7 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to rooms 2031, 2033 and 2035.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- The steps are shown in photographs 9 and 10.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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- The Wolfson and Raleigh buildings are in the same venue but on different floors and are not connected by stairs or a lift.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the Wolfson main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Raleigh Building.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s) (Raleigh Building)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the Raleigh main entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Wolfson Building)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located at the top of the main staircase leading to the Wolfson Building.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is stepped access to the standard toilet surveyed.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the Main Wolfson Entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
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Comments
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- There is not step-free access because of the staircase used to get to the Wolfson Building.