Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Kerris Vean Garden Studio is located near the Rosehill reception building on Falmouth Campus.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; the Falmouth Campus Stores.
Opening Times (Falmouth Campus Stores)
- Monday 08:30 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 22:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 22:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 22:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 12:30.
- Saturday 13:30 - 17:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here (Falmouth)
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By Road
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- 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.
Go through Truro and follow signs for the A39 to Falmouth.
Continue along the A39 towards the town centre once you reach Falmouth.
Look for Falmouth Sports Club on the right.
At the next roundabout, turn left onto Woodlane. The University is located off this road. - There is limited parking on campus for visitors.
Dell Pay and Display Car Park in Falmouth is a good alternative.
- Falmouth Campus is approximately two hours drive from Exeter.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus station for the campus is Falmouth University Woodlane.
Bus 60 serves this stop.
Fox Rosehill Gardens serves the other side of the campus.
Bus 67 serves this stop.
There are numerous buses provided for students that go between the two campuses. - For more information on Traveline please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Falmouth Town.
- The Falmouth Campus is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Falmouth Town Train station and an approximate 20 minute walk from the Falmouth Docks Train Station.
- For more information on National Rail please click here (opens 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].
- For additional assistance please visit Glasney Lodge at the Penryn Campus.
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 253 639.
- Email: [email protected].
- Ask provides assistance with languages, essay writing and helps students generally.
- To see more information on Ask Academic Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 370 438.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Falmouth 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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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Fox 4.
- The car park is located outside of Fox 4.
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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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Fox 4)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the bottom of the hill near Fox 4.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Fox 4.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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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 step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Fox 4 entrance.
- Entry to this car park is with a swipe card only.
Outside Access (Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the Falmouth Campus Stores counter.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Kerris Vean Garden Studio Falmouth Campus Stores'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located ahead of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
- There is/are 9 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- 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.
Counter (Falmouth Campus Store)
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Counter
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- The counter is located straight ahead after entering the building.
- The counter is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 88cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 130cm and 150cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
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Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the counter.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the main Kerris Vean building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the main Kerris Vean building.
