Access Guide
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 language symbol, and then searching for Welsh.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- University Hall is to the North of the city and approximately one mile North of the A48 on Ty Gwyn Road.
- There is limited onsite surface parking for permit holders and visitors although there is one Blue Badge bay outside the front entrance to Birchwood House.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus stops are on Carisbrooke Way, approximately 250 metres North of the campus. The bus stop is served by bus number 53, operated by Cardiff Bus.
- For more information on Cardiff Bus services. please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Heath Low Level.
- Heath Low Level railway station is 1.6 miles away from University Hall and provides direct services to and from Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Central, Ninian Park, Fairwater and Radyr.
- For more information on the station, fares and timetables please click here (opens new tab).
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AccessAble Related Links
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- There is a University bus service from the University Hall to the Cathays campus and Heath Park campus.
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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 5 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up.
- 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.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The Music House is located within the grounds of the University Hall accommodation site.
This section describes the immediate approach to the building.
Depending on which part of the University Hall complex you approach from, there may be additional steep slopes and uneven surfaces on the approach to the building, as shown in the images.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the building.
- 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.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 109cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located as you step into the small building.
- There is/are 1 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 20cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is stone.
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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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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
