Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Refectory and Santander Bank.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Leave the M4 at junction 18 and join the A46 southbound.
After 9 miles, leave the A46 and at the roundabout, and take the third exit onto the A4 into Bath.
After one mile, at the traffic lights for the A36 turnoff, proceed into the left-hand lane and turn onto Cleveland Place.
Drive over Cleveland Bridge, and proceed along Bathwick Street.
At the traffic lights, turn right onto the A36 Sydney Place and continue along the A36 Darlington Street.
At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the A36 Pulteney Road.
Continue along the A36 through Widcombe and onto Claverton Street.
At the roundabout, and after going under the railway arches, take the second exit onto the A36 Lower Bristol Road.
Continue along the A36 Lower Bristol Road and join the dual carriageway (A4);
Take the second exit at the "Globe Inn" roundabout to join the A39.
The campus entrance is immediately on your left - There are 2 main car parks on campus which do fill up very quickly. There are additional spaces in front of the majority of buildings for Blue Badge Holders and some spaces for visitors.
- Leave the M4 at junction 18 and join the A46 southbound.
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By Bus
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- Regular bus services run to Newton Park, from Bath, Bristol and the wider region.
The U5 and U6 FirstBus services from Bath city centre run every 10 minutes during term times, and every half hour during off-peak season.
- Regular bus services run to Newton Park, from Bath, Bristol and the wider region.
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By Train
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- The closest Railway station to this campus is Bath Spa railway station. The train station is just a short walk to the bus station where you can continue your journey.
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Useful Links
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- Bath Bus Company Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01225 876 543.
- Email: [email protected].
- For information and guidance on Access and Disability, Mental Health, Medical Services and Money Advice.
- To see more information on Accommodation - Newton Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01225 876 777.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01225 876 180.
- Email: [email protected].
Site/Campus Car Park (Main Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the campus, at the end main road running through the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Chestnut Halls.
- 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 available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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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 level access to the car park from the chestnut halls.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the main building.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Chestnut Hall.
Site/Campus Car Park (Additional Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the left hand side of the main road running through the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Newton Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- There is/are 0 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
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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 level access to the car park from the newton building.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the main building.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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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 Additional Car Park.
- The car park is located on the left hand side of the main road running through 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).
Outside Access (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 (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
- 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 slight.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played within the refectory.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Eating and Drinking (The Refectory)
- The following information is for the refectory.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- The type of food served here is hot meals and snacks.
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 at the rear of the venue, directly ahead as you enter the building.
- The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the venue, directly ahead as you enter the building.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 325 kg.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
- The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 150cm (3ft 9in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Entrance (Santander - Refectory Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side as you enter the refectory.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Entrance (Santander - Toilets Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side as you enter through the toilets entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Santander
- Santander is located to the left as you enter the refectory.
- There is level access throughout the area.
- The counter is directly ahead as you enter the bank and has a fixed height of 100cm.
- There are sofas available whilst you wait.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair to manoeuvre throughout the bank.
- There are 2 meeting rooms located on each side as you enter.
- There is a portable hearing loop within the bank.
Outside Access (Toilets Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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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 slight.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the toilets entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 230cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located directly ahead as you enter the building.
- 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 8m from the toilets 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.