Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include contractors and visitors reception as well as the post room.
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).
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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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park B.
- The car park is located next to the Information Centre.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park B)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the left hand side of the road as you pass through the barriers.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Exchange Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit 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.
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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 ramped access to the car park from the Exchange Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Exchange Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the Exchange Building rear entrance.
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Comments
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- There are intercoms next to the Blue Badge bays at a height of 140cm.
- The surface of the car park is a mixture of tarmac and gravel.
- Separate areas of the car park are reserved for different people with an area for Doctor's Parking, EMS Parking, Reserved Parking, Visitor Parking, Deliveries Parking and Motorcycle parking.
Outside Access (Visitor Enquiries)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The fifth step for the entrance is shallow and has no handrails as shown In photograph 4.
Reception (Information Centre Visitor Enquiries Reception)
- The Visitor Enquiries Reception is located in front of you on entrance.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Visitor Enquiries 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 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.
Outside Access (Deliveries)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- There is an additional slight slope to access this entrance which has handrails on both sides and a width of 99cm (photograph 4).
- The area just inside the entrance can be seen in photograph 5.
Outside Access (Post Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception (Post Room)
- The post room reception is located just inside the post room.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the post room 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.