You are on Introduction. Skip to the next section.

Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include study areas and meeting rooms.

You are on Opening Times. Skip to the next section.

Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

You are on Getting Here. Skip to the next section.

Getting Here

Collapse all Expand all

• By Road View
  • City College Norwich is located in the south east of the city of Norwich.
    The campus is located on Ipswich Road (A1056), between the A146 and A47.
    From the A47 (Norwich Southern Bypass) take the exit for the A140 signposted Norwich, Ipswich, Diss (A1066).
    At the roundabout take the A140 for Norwich.
    Continue along the A140 for 1.6 miles to the A146.
    City College is signposted at the junction with the A146.
    Proceed across the A146 at the traffic lights and continue on Ipswich Road (A1056).
    After 500m the entrance for the Student Car Park is on the left.
    Continue for a further 218m to the entrance for the Staff and Visitor Car Parks, on the left.
    
  • There is limited visitor parking at the front of the campus, in front of the Norwich Building.
    Blue Badge bays are available, and 30 minutes drop-off bays are also available.
    The majority of parking in the visitor car park requires pre-booking.
    There is ample parking in the staff car park to the left hand side of the campus.
    There are no Blue Badge bays in the staff car park.
    There is ample parking in the student car park at the rear right of the campus.
    Blue Badge bays are available in the student car park.
    All parking is pay and display.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is the Campus bus stop on Ipswich Road, outside the campus.
    The bus stop is served by the 1, 2, 37, 37A, 40, 43, 44A, 45A, 55, 84, 118, 132 and 502 Park & Ride buses.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Norwich.
    The number 1 and number 2 buses towards Diss go direct from stop DE at the station to the Campus bus stop.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus timetables and information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

You are on Useful Information. Skip to the next section.

Useful Information

• To see more information on Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on SEN Local Offer please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• All staff have equality & diversity training as part of core, which is regularly updated.
• There are grassed dog toileting areas throughout the campus.

You are on Building Parking. Skip to the next section.

Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Collapse all Expand all

• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The car park is located in front of the Norwich Building and at the rear of the site.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

You are on Site/Campus Car Park (Visitors Car Park). Skip to the next section.

Site/Campus Car Park (Visitors Car Park)

Collapse all Expand all

• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Norwich Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Norwich 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.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 327cm x 508cm (10ft 9in x 16ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is 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.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the Norwich Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Norwich Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.

You are on Site/Campus Car Park (Student Car Park). Skip to the next section.

Site/Campus Car Park (Student Car Park)

Collapse all Expand all

• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear right of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Southwell Building and Wroxham 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.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 333cm x 495cm (10ft 11in x 16ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by students.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park and at the side of the car park.
  • 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 not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Wroxham Building.

You are on Outside Access (Rear Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• 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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

You are on Reception. Skip to the next section.

Reception

• Start Up Lounge is located straight ahead as you enter the accessible entrance.
• The desk is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not 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 not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The portable loop can be requested from student services in the Norwich Building.

You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• The portable loop can be requested from student services in the Norwich Building.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

You are on Lift (Main Building Lift). Skip to the next section.

Lift (Main Building Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 137cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 not have a hearing enhancement 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 moderate to good.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The lift is operated by a key fob, the key fob reader is 85cm high.

You are on Other Floors (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Other Floors (Main Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

You are on Entrance (Main Lounge Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (Main Lounge Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Blakeney Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).

You are on Entrance (Accessible Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Blakely Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 123cm (4ft).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The push pad is used to exit the service.

You are on Accessible Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located straight ahead from the accessible entrance and then to the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 293cm (4ft 12in x 9ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 78cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Blakeney Building.