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Glasney Lodge

Penryn Campus, Treliever Road, Penryn, TR10 9FE

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Overview

Getting Here (Penryn)

  • By Road View
    • 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.
  • By Bus View
    • 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.
  • By Train View
    • 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.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking (Drop off Point)

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the building.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Parking (Campus Car Park A)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left as you enter the campus.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 474cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the Heart Reception.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are more than 10 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 238cm (width) x 472cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a steep slope.
  • Glasney Lodge has one entrance, which is at the front of the building.
  • There is an automatic double door.
  • The entrance is signed as Glasney Lodge.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the reception and post room desks.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces are hard and smooth in the reception area.
  • There is seating available in the reception and post room area.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on Gyllngvase Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 119cm.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Information)

  • The reception is located to the left after you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.

Counter (Post Counter)

  • The counter is located to the left after you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 119cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.