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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 0 rooms in total.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with shower pods.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette, a common room and a bar.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Bed raisers are available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.
• Comments View
  • University College Reception, Dining Hall, Chapel, Library and Undercroft Café are situated within Durham Castle.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is situated in the Peninsula which contains a lot of pedestrian traffic and may be difficult to drive around.
  • There is access for permit holders to the Palace Green Car Park and the Blue Badge bays located along North Bailey. Access to the University Buildings of the Peninsula via car is only available via Sadler's Street.
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• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is the Cathedral Bus Stop situated off Palace Green which serves route 40D.
  • For more information on Buses in Durham please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham Station.
  • The station is located approximately 0.7 miles to the North West of the University Venues on the Peninsula.
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• Useful Links View
  • The Peninsula area of Durham where the University building is situated is a World Heritage site for more information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Peninsula Area of Durham is dominated by the Cathedral for more information.
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  • Visitor Travel information for Durham.
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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Palace Green Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Palace Green.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• 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 200cm x 1200cm (6ft 7in x 39ft 4in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on along North Bailey.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bay can be seen in photograph 1.
  • The Blue Badge bay is only available for a maximum stay of three hours between 08:00 and 18:00 with no return within one hour.
  • Photograph 2 shows the Palace Green Car Park.
  • The Palace Green Car Park is only for the use of authorised staff permit holders and authorised visitor permit holders.

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Approach (4 Owengate)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

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Outside Access (4 Owengate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to 4 Owengate House.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '4 Owengate House University College'.
  • There is stepped 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key lock is 120cm.
  • 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 72cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front and beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 26cm.
  • 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).
• Comments View
  • The step in front of the entrance has a height of 4cm.

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Approach (5 Owengate)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • There are five steps located to the right of the entrance on approach from 6 Owengate. Three of these are deep and two of these are shallow. They have poor colour contrast and no handrails. These steps can be seen in photographs 1 and 2. There are two steps which to the left of the entrance to reach it from 4 Owengate. These steps have no colour contrast or handrails and can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 5 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.

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Outside Access (5 Owengate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to 5 Owengate House.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '5 Owengate House University College'.
  • There is stepped 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key lock is 120cm.
  • 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 72cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 9cm.
  • 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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Approach (6 Owengate)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • There is a gate on the approach with a width of 88cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.

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Outside Access (6 Owengate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of 4 - 6 Owengate.
  • This entrance gives access to 6 Owengate.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'University College Owengate House'.
  • 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key lock is 100cm.
  • 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 72cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 9cm.
  • 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 not step-free access throughout the area.
  • There is no internal access between 4 Owengate, 5 Owengate or 6 Owengate.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the 6 Owengate House Entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 23cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The steps in 5 Owengate which can be seen in photographs 3 and 4 these steps go from floors G, 1 and 2. The steps have a handrail to the right between the Ground and first floor and on both sides between the first floor and second floor. The steps in 4 Owengate goes from floors G, 1 and 2 and can be seen in photographs 5, 6 and 7.