Access Guide
Generic (English to Welsh Translation)
- Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.
- These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the translation symbol, and then searching for Welsh.
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the grounds include; Hodge Hall Laundry.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
- The building is located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
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By Bus
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- 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).
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By Train
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- 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).
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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].
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 not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 590cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 4in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Woodville Road.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Woodville Road and Wyeverne Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Parking on Woodville Road and Wyeverne Road is for up to two hours only between 09:00 - 18:00 unless you have a permit.
Outside Access (Laundry Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the laundry.
- This entrance gives access to the laundry.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Laundry / Golchdy'.
- 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 not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 115cm.
- 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 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to your right as you face 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 left going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Inside Access
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- The type of flooring is laminate.
- There is flooring 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.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is seating available in the Laundry. There are washing machines at a lower level and dyers at a higher level in the laundry. Controls for the machines are 95cm from the floor, The door handle for the upper dryers is 162cm from the floor. There is laundry card top up machine at a height of 123cm.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.