Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a Theatre and Changing Rooms.
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 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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Outside Access (Cast and Crew 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 right hand side.
- 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 single.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- 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.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does play background music.
- Music is played during performances.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Theatre
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located the first row.
- Wheelchairs are not left with the patron.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit next to you.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
- The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
- Concessions are not available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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Comments
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- There is 3 steps that access the seating area on the first floor, shown in photograph 6.
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 to the right as you enter the building.
- The stairs are approximately 8m 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.
- There is an additional staircase located just inside the cast and crew entrance that accesses the same floors.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located 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 300 kg.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main 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 110cm x 145cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the right hand side of the corridor behind the performance area.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the cast and crew entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the performance area.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- There is a shower within the changing room.
- The shower has 1 medium step into it.
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 22m (24yd 2in) from the cast and crew entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the standard changing room.
- 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 230cm x 260cm (7ft 7in x 8ft 6in).
- 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 180cm 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- 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 110cm.
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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 poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good 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 medium.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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 within the male changing rooms.
- 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 20m from the cast and crew 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.