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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Ground Floor: Administration and Teaching. First Floor: Administration and Teaching.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • 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.
• By Train View
  • 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.
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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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].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front of the Michael Tippet Centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Michael Tippet Centre.
  • 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 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 248cm x 475cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Twiverton building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Twiverton building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the Twiverton building front entrance.

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Outside Access (Front)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 double.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Outside Access (Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located rear of the building.
  • There is step free 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.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • There is a shallow gutter running left to right in front of rear access door.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located ahead of the main front entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the front main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which are easy to open to access the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the building when entering from the front entrance.
• 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.
• There are manual, single doors which are easy to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the front entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 148cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 10in).
• 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• 84cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Entrance (Side Ground Floor Access to Compton)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building giving ground floor access to Compton.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).

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Entrance (Access to Compton First Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor and to the left of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is one set of manual, double, easy to open doors between the main front entrance and 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 78cm (2ft 7in).

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located to the right of the building on the ground floor.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to right of the building on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the front main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 88cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 94cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.