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Opening Times

• Monday 22:00 - 03:00.
• Tuesday 22:00 - 03:00.
• Wednesday 22:00 - 03:00.
• Thursday 22:00 - 03:00.
• Friday 22:00 - 03:00.
• Saturday 22:00 - 03:00.
• Sunday 22:00 - 03:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Lansdowne Campus.
• The nearest mainline station is Bournemouth.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

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  • There is on-street parking available directly outside the venue for 1 hour. There is no return within 1 hour and this applies between the hours of 10:00 – 19:00, unless you're a permit holder.
  • For more details of parking at the university, please see the University website parking pages.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

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  • There are a number of entrances at the front of the building that can be used depending on the size of the event.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).

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  • This entrance can only be opened from the inside.
  • The entrance leads directly into the nightclub.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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  • The first floor bar has level access from the lift. However, there are moderate ramps leading to additional seating. The width of the ramp is 107cm (3ft 5in) and has a handrail on the left going up.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the bar.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • 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 rear left of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 have an audible announcer.
• The lift does 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.

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  • There is an easy ramp leading to the lift. The width of the ramp is 98cm (3ft 2in).

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Reception (Cloakroom)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The lighting levels are low.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is snacks.

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  • There are some fixed seating booths accessed via a deep step (photograph 1).

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Level Change (Nightclub)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the front bar, leading into the nightclub.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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  • There are some raised areas either side of the dance floor accessed via moderate ramps.
  • The width of the ramps is 104cm (3ft 4in) and have handrails on both sides.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is 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 main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of the bar staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 195cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is not 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 medium.
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  • There is an additional accessible toilet located on the first floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter the nightclub.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • Additional standard toilets are available off the first floor bar.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.