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Summary

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• Service View
  • Off Dun Cow Lane which is situated between Palace Green and North Bailey.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Offices and Seminar Rooms.
  • There is no access between the areas to the left of the building and the areas to the right of the building on the ground and first floors. These areas have separate entrances and staircases.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located to the rear left of the building on the ground floor and the first floor.

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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.
  • For more information on Durham University Location please click here (opens new tab).
• 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.
  • For more information on Durham Station please click here (opens new tab).
• 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.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Visitor Travel information for Durham.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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).
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office 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

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is cobbled.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Left Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Dun Cow Lane.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Dun Cow Cottage.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Dun Cow Cottage'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 145cm.
  • 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 80cm.
  • 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 of 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 8cm.
  • 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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Outside Access (Right Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the building of Dun Cow Lane.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor to the right of 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.
  • 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 code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 145cm.
  • 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 80cm.
  • 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 of 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 6cm.
  • 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 building .
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • There is no internal access from the areas to the left of the building into the areas on the right of the on the ground and first floors.

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Other Floors (Left)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not 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.

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Other Floors (Right)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the right entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located in front of you on entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The toilet can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located to your left at the top of the stairs on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the stairs.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The toilet can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.