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Overview

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• About View
  • The Sports Centre has two floors.
  • The gym and studio are on the first floor.
  • The sports hall and changing rooms are on the ground floor.
  • There is one lift and one staircase within the building.
  • The floors are signed ground floor and first floor.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Campus Car Park G.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).

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Getting Here (Penryn)

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• 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
  • The Travel Line South West Website for information regarding bus and coach services.
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  • The national rail enquiries website.
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  • The Find Us page on the University website.
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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.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor within the changing rooms.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor, within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor.

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Parking (Campus Car Park G)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the side and rear of the sports centre.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 257cm (width) x 472cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 87m from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Payment machines are located are located in car park F.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (minimum 185cm x 210cm).
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building from the Blue Badge car parking, in Campus Car Park G, has step-free level access.
• There is only the entrance at the front of the building which provides step-free level access to the ground floor.
• The entrance is signed as Sports Centre.
• The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Access to the first floor is by a lift or stairs.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the Sports Centre.
• There are manual doors to the gym, studio and sports hall.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• 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 is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 88cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left after you enter the building.
• The distance from the entrance is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 127cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 81cm.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with 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: armchairs and sofas.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
• There are security barriers as you enter the building, just after the reception desk. The accessible gate is 94cm wide. The turn style barriers have a width of 55cm.

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Consultation Room

• The room is located on the right hand side of the corridor which is directly ahead as you enter the building.
• The distance from the reception desk is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 138cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a bench couch, which is height adjustable. There is also a wash basin with cupboards.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the left hand side of the main foyer as you enter the building.
• The distance from the reception desk is 14m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 91cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to your left after the reception desk.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the first floor to the left after you exit the lift.
• There is step-free level access via lift into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Counter (Gym)

• The counter is located straight ahead after you enter the gym.
• The distance from the entrance is 15m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 108cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Standard Changing Room

• The changing room surveyed is located on the left hand side of the corridor which is directly ahead as you enter the building.
• The distance from the reception desk is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet and a wash basin.
• The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a full length mirror, a mirror, coat hooks and an emergency alarm.
• The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
• The changing room has a waste bin.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are twist/turn.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• The toilet door is 87cm in width. The changing door is 86cm in width. Only the male changing room was surveyed.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side of the corridor which is directly ahead as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the reception desk is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 250cm (width) x 341cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 184cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 111cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations - Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located on the left hand side of the corridor which is directly ahead as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the reception desk is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right after you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

• The room surveyed is located behind the reception desk.
• The distance from the reception desk is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The room has no disposal facilities.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.