Access Guide
Introduction
- This building contains the following services:
Lower Ground Level - Saddlers Sports Hall, Team Changing Rooms, Studio 5.
Ground Level - Reception, Gym, Studios 3 and 4.
Level 1 - Studios 1 and 2.
Level 2 - Sports and Leisure Services.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 23:00.
- Thursday 06:30 - 23:00.
- Friday 06:30 - 23:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- This building is located on Goswell Road in the Clerkenwell area. This is in the congestion charge zone of London.
- There is on street parking only. Blue Badge holders can use parking bays free of charge and can park on single yellow lines for 3 hours inside the Borough of Islington.
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By Bus
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- The closest bus stops to this building are the Peartree Street (stop UR) and the Clerkenwell Road Great Sutton St (stop BV). This stop is serviced by routes 4, 56 and 812.
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By Train
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- The closest train stations are Farringdon on the Thameslink line and Old Street in the Great Northern line.
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By Underground
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- The closest Underground stations are Farringdon (Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines), Old Street (Northern line) and Barbican (Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines).
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Useful Links
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- City University of London website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Transport for London for the Underground, Bus and London Overground.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail for country wide train time tables.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7040 0246.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Admissions Office (Undergraduate) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7040 8716.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7040 7040.
- 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 standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 550cm (6ft 7in x 18ft 1in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Goswell 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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- The on street parking is for resident permit and Blue Badge holders only.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Goswell Street.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when entering.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
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Comments
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- There is a security gate with keycard access only, located just inside the entrance.
- The security gates are 55cm wide.
- An accessible gate is located on the reception desk side of the security gate, this gate is 108cm wide and can only be opened by a receptionist.
Reception
- The City Sport Reception is located to the right immediately after the main entrance.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 moderate to good.
- 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
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- The accessible security gate space width is 110cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the rear side of the venue, on the ground floor.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is 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 high 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 all areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a seating area (photograph 5) with a vending machine (photograph 6) on the ground floor next to the platform lift.
- On level 2 there is a kitchen (photograph 7) and meeting room.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located at the far end of the building from the entrance, beyond the lift.
- The stairs are approximately 78m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- 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.
- There is a set of stairs directly in front of the entrance, 24m down the corridor (photograph 3). The stairs access the LG and G levels only. There are 15+ deep steps with handrails on both sides, the steps are clearly marked.
Lift (Platform)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right at the end of the corridor from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
- The lift is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the lift are 113cm x 147cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 10in).
- 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does 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.
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the far end of the building from the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
- The lift is approximately 79m (86yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 144cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
- 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 has 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.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the ground level, to the left beyond the entrance.
- The fitness suite is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The opening is 177cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing assistance system 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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Comments
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- The equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes a treadmill and stationary bicycle.
- The gym supports IFI trained individuals.
- There is a lower section to the gym, located on the lower ground level.
- This section contains no accessible equipment.
- There is level access to this section via the platform or main lift.
- There is a lower floor gym with stairs connecting the two.
Saddlers Sports Hall
- The Saddlers Sports Hall is located on the lower ground level. This room has heavy, manual double doors with a width of 186cm.
- The collapsible stands in the sports hall have designated accessible spaces on each front corner.
Standard Changing Room
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground level, round the corridor to the left as you exit the platform lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Saddlers Sports Hall.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- There are both male and female changing rooms on the lower ground level. There are also 3 team changing rooms. One team changing room was being used for storage at the time of the survey. Photographs 1 and 2 are for team changing room 1.
Accessible Shower (Lower Ground Floor - Inclusive Changing 1)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in Inclusive Changing 1.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- Other facilities available include; in team changing 2 and the men's and women's changing rooms.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer - All Gender Accessible Toilet and Shower)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, opposite the main lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is an all gender toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 187cm x 218cm (6ft 2in x 7ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a sensor flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 148cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 high.
- 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 83cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is low.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer - Baby Changing Table)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground level, opposite the main lift.
- There are other accessible toilets on level 2 with an alarm that is too high; on level 1 with a working alarm and on the lower ground level with a working alarm and the transfer space on the right. The lower ground level toilets are located inside the men's and women's changing rooms.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 216cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- 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 and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Baby changing facility is available within the accessible toilet on the ground floor opposite the lift.
- Baby changing table height is 88cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor.
- There are female standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground level, round the corner to the left of the platform lift.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 18m from the platform lift.
- There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are varied.