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Generic (English to Welsh Translation)

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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Little Scholars Nursery.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located in front as you come in the main entrance, to the right as you come in the main entrance and to the far left of the building.
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the children and the staff toilets.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
    It can be reached by following the A470 towards the city centre and then following the university signage.
  • There is pay and display car parking available on Park Place and within the civic centre (along College Road, City Hall Road, King Edward VII Avenue and Museum Avenue).
    This typically costs around £3.40 for two hours.
    Payment is by coin or debit/ credit card.
    Parking in the North Road car park is £8.80 per day at the time of the survey (August 2023).
    There are additional car parks located around the area.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The Cardiff University bus stop is located along Park Place and serves Megabus M05N, Megabus M07N, Megabus M7N, Megabus M10N and Megabus M19.
    The Park Place Bus Stop serves National Express 507, National Express 509, National Express 110, National Express 111 and National Express 216.
    The University RE bus stop is located along Park Place which serves 21, 51, 86, and 95.
  • For more information on Cardiff Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cathays Station.
  • The nearest station in Cardiff is Cathays, which is located nearby.
    There are other stations located around Cardiff. .
  • For more information on Cathays Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for Wales.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Support for Disabled Students please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2087 4818.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2087 4849.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 1111.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and faculty visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building, at the end of Park Lane.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 500cm (16ft 5in).
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 221cm x 566cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 126cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Museum Car Park.
  • The car park is located on the opposite side of Park Place.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 228cm x 580cm (7ft 6in x 19ft).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on to the left of the building off Park Place.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 570cm (7ft 3in x 18ft 8in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Park Place.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located There are 4 spaces within this car park reserved for the Nursery drop off only, with a maximum stay of 30 minutes, no permit required.
• Comments View
  • The building car park to the rear of the building is for permit holders only.
  • To park in the Blue Badge bays you need to register your vehicle by sending an email to [email protected].
  • The on street parking bays are pay and display on the day with a maximum stay of 5 hours and no return within 2 hours.
  • The on street parking here is free for Blue Badge holders.

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Outside Access (44 Park Place - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Little Scholars Nursery.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Cardiff University Prifysgol Caerdydd Little Scholars Nursery Meithrinfa Ysgolheigion Bach'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a gate on the approach to access this entrance with a width of 94 centimetres.

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Outside Access (43 Park Place)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building to the right.
  • This entrance gives access to Little Scholars Nursery.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '43-45 Plas y Parc Meithrinfa Ysgolheigion Bach 43-45 Park Place Little Scholars Nursery'.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before the steps.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (45 Park Place)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Buggy Park entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 146cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 126cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a gate to access this entrance with a width of 104 centimetres.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Garden.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Cardiff University Prifysgol Caerdydd Little Scholars Nursery Meithrinfa Ysgolheigion Bach'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the first and second set of doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a gate to access this entrance from the car park with a width of 112cm.

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Outside Access (Buggy Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the far left of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Little Scholars Nursery.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 132cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the second door.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the left side of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and carpet.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located to the left as soon as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the left half of the building.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Children's Toilets)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 57cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located to the far left of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Buggy Park entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 64cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
  • Baby change facilities are available in the shared toilets.
  • There is a fixed baby change table available .
  • The height of the baby change table is 87cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Staff Toilets)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located in front as you enter through the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in the shared toilets.
  • There is a fixed baby change table available .
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located to the far left of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Buggy Park entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.