Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include accommodation reception and post room counter.
- Related link Glasney Parc.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/glasney-parc
Getting Here (Penryn)
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By Road
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- The Penryn Campus is approximately two hours’ drive from Exeter. From the north, take the A30 west from Exeter until you reach the A39 signposted Truro. Drive through Truro, following the signs A39 to Falmouth. Follow the A39 towards Falmouth until you come to the Treliever roundabout, where you will see signs to the Penryn Campus.
- There is pay and display parking located across campus.
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By Bus
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- National Express coaches stop in Penryn. For timetables, visit the National Express website or for passenger information phone: +44 (0) 08717 818 181. The U1 bus service from Truro Bus Station drops you direct to the campus.
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By Train
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- The Penryn Campus is approximately two and a half hours by train from Exeter. The campus is in Penryn, which has its own station. There is a frequent direct service to Truro from London, the Midlands and North and other major British cities. At Truro, change to the branch line service to Falmouth and leave the train at Penryn. The station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the campus.
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Useful Links
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- The Travel Line South West Website for information regarding bus and coach services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The national rail enquiries website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Find Us page on the University website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Here (Falmouth)
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By Road
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- The Falmouth Campus is approximately two hours’ drive from Exeter. From the north, take the A30 west from Exeter until you reach the A39 signposted Truro. Drive through Truro, following the signs A39 to Falmouth.
- There is limited parking on campus for visitors it may be advisable to use the Dell Pay and Display Car Park in Town.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stations for the campus are the Falmouth University Stop on Woodlane which serves route 366. As well as the Fox Rosehill Garden Stops which serve routes 367 and U3. There are numerous buses provided for students that go between the two campuses.
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By Train
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- The Falmouth Campus is approximately a 10 minute walk from the Falmouth Town Train station and an approximate 20 minute walk from the Penryn Station.
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Useful Links
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- The Travel Line South West Website for information regarding bus and coach services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The national rail enquiries website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 370 460.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 253 639.
- Email: [email protected].
- For additional assistance please visit Glasney lodge at the Penryn Campus.
- To see more information on Ask Academic Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 370 438.
- Email: [email protected].
- Ask offers assistance with languages, essay writing and general assistance to students.
- To see more information on Penryn Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
- Staff receive both Equality and Diversity and Core Academic Training.
- There is a dog toileting area in the Glasney Accommodation area.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the building.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park A)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the left hand side as you enter the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Heart Reception.
- 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 600cm (14ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Heart Reception.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Heart Reception.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
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Comments
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- Car Park A has 12 Electric Vehicle Charge points.
- Charging and payment is via the Podpoint app.
- Car Park A has 12 Electric Vehicle Charge points.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- There is a steep slope when approaching the entrance from the left whereas from the right it is only a slight slope.
- There are vending machines next to the entrance.
- There is a steep slope when approaching the entrance from the left whereas from the right it is only a slight slope.
Reception (Information)
- The Information Reception is located to the left on entrance.
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 bright.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Counter (Post Counter)
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The Post Counter is located to the left on entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this counter.
- The lighting levels in this area are good.
- The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are no standard toilets located here for public use.