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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a main sports hall, fitness suite, 2 studios, Spin City, High Performance Training Suite and 3 Treatment rooms.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 22:30.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 22:30.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 22:30.
• Thursday 07:30 - 22:30.
• Friday 07:30 - 22:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Talbot Campus can be reached from the North or the East via the A338 (locally known as Wessex Way).
    Take the exit at the Richmond Hill Roundabout (next to the Pruhealth tower) and then follow the signs for Bournemouth University.
    From the West on the A35 follow the signs to Bournemouth (A3049), taking the dual carriageway (Dorset Way) past Tower Park.
    Talbot Campus is located on the A3049 (Wallisdown Road).
    Parking on the Talbot Campus is limited and the car park is pay and display.
    For sat nav users, the postcode for the Talbot Campus is BH12 5BB.
  • There is a parking provided around the Talbot Campus.
• By Bus View
  • Wilts & Dorset Buses As part of the local transport network, Wilts & Dorset Buses operates a student-oriented service. This service provides transport between our two campuses and extends to areas populated by students in Poole, Bournemouth and Boscombe. Term-time: Services run every 10 minutes during term-time and timetables are available from all main reception desks. Vacation Times: The U1 Bus service is in operation during university vacation times, running between the Lansdowne Campus, Cranborne House and the Talbot Campus every 30 minutes.
• By Train View
  • The nearest rail station to Talbot Campus is Bournemouth.
    The fast train service from London to Bournemouth takes around one hour and 50 minutes.
    From the station, services run to the Talbot Campus or you can catch a Wilts & Dorset bus by walking to Dorchester House.
    There is a taxi rank at the station, and a taxi would get you to Talbot Campus in around ten minutes.
• Useful Links View
  • Information on Bournemouth Station from National Rail.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Bournemouth Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Bournemouth Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability & Additional Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01202 965663.
• Email: [email protected].
• Assistance dogs have full access to the University’s estate, relevant buildings and University student accommodation. An application form for use of an assistance dog can be found on the BU intranet.

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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.
  • The name of the car park is Visitor and Events Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor and Events Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of the Talbot Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Talbot Building.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 610cm (11ft 2in x 20ft).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the campus via unnamed road at the rear of the Campus Gillett Road.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Talbot House.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Talbot House.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park D and E)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of Weymouth House and Dorset House.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Weymouth House, Dorset House.
  • 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 11 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 550cm (13ft 1in x 18ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do 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 sloped access to the car park from the Talbot Campus.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Kimmeridge House.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Weymouth House Rear Entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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 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 152cm (4ft 12in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• Sport BU Reception is located to the right as you enter.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is an additional access point from the SUBU building into the reception area. This access point has no door and is approximately 200cm wide.
  • There are turnstiles and a barrier in the reception foyer.
  • There are 2 turnstiles which are 55cm wide and a barrier which is 102cm wide.
  • The turnstiles and barrier are swipe card operated.
  • The barrier opens both ways.
  • There are additional turnstiles and barrier to access the fitness suite on the first floor.

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Opening Times (Reception)

• Monday 07:15 - 22:30.
• Tuesday 07:15 - 22:30.
• Wednesday 07:15 - 22:30.
• Thursday 07:15 - 22:30.
• Friday 07:15 - 22:30.
• Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the upper section of the fitness suite and treatment rooms.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • This is shown in photograph 1.
  • There are 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 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played in the fitness suite and in studios during some sessions.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are two identical sets of steps that lead to the upper section of the fitness suite.
  • These steps can be overcome by the use of the platform lift.

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Studio One

• Studio One is located on the ground floor.
• Studio One can be used for dance and fitness classes and also meetings.
• The studio is accessed by double doors, that open away from you, are light and are 170cm in width.

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Spin City

• Spin City is located on the ground floor at the rear of the reception foyer and next to the lift.
• Spin City is accessed by a single glass door, which opens away from you, is heavy and is 70cm wide.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the right beyond the security gates.
  • The stairs are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the ground 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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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located directly beyond the security gates.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 149cm (3ft 3in 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does 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.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes removable benches and high contrast controls.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Lift (Fitness Suite)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the fitness suite.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, light and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 81cm x 140cm (2ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
• There are 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 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.

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• Comments View
  • There is a short steep ramp in front of the lift at the lowered section.
  • This lift gives access to the raised area of the fitness suite and treatment rooms 1 and 2.

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Treatment Rooms

• There are 3 treatment rooms located with the building.
• There are two on the ground floor and one on the first floor.
• The treatment rooms have height adjustable benches within them.
• The treatment rooms are accessed by a single door, which opens away from you, is light and is 85cm wide.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor, at the rear of the building.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the sports hall.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing rooms.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The showers are accessed by a shallow step.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor containing the changing rooms.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 290cm x 250cm (9ft 6in x 8ft 2in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 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 fully functional.
  • 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 153cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 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 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.
• 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet has a wheel in shower.
  • There are fixed and drop down rails and height adjustable shower head.
  • The shower has lever controls.
  • There is a flip down seat which is at a height of 45cm (1ft 5in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the male standard 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 35m from the 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.