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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the George Wood Theatre and studios, and the Performing Arts Wing of the Richard Hoggart Building.
  • Richard Hoggart Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the left after the Dixon Road entrance.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor near Studio 4.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor near Studio 4.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor from the Studio 3 Block entrance.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the left after the Dixon Road entrance.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the first floor near Studio 4.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 18:00.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Goldsmiths University of London overview please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7171.
• To see more information on Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7078 5300.
• Email: [email protected].
• Search for a course.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0207 078 5300 option 1.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on School Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8228 5550.
• Contact the school hubs for support with administrative and programme enquiries.
• To see more information on Disability and Inclusion Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Service is for help with reasonable adjustments, necessary equipment and support to help study effectively.
• There is a designated dog toileting area between the Whitehead Building and the St James Hatcham Building, near to College Green.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, southeast London, on Lewisham Way. From the west or the east, take the A2 and turn off onto the A20, this is Lewisham Way.
    From the north take the A102 through Blackwall Tunnel and then follow the A2 West towards Camberwell and Peckham until the A20 / Lewisham Way.
    From the south, take the A20 until it meets the A2 at Lewisham Way; Goldsmiths is just before this junction.
  • There is limited parking on the Goldsmiths campus, and no public parking. There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays for staff and visitors, and pre-registered students with mobility needs within the Laurie Grove Gate site/campus car park.
    There are two on-street Blue Badge parking bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate. There is limited unsigned/unmarked standard parking on Laurie Grove. Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.
  • For more information on directions to the Richard Hoggart Building please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • Marquis Of Granby / Goldsmiths (Stop Y) is served by routes 136, 171, 177, 436, N89, N136, and N171.
  • For more information on buses near Marquis of Granby / Goldsmiths please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is New Cross or New Cross Gate.
  • New Cross station is served by Southeastern Railway and New Cross Gate is served by Southern Railway.
  • For more information on Southeastern services to New Cross please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Southern services to New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is New Cross.
  • London Overground serves New Cross and New Cross Gate.
  • For more information on London Overground services to New Cross and New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
• By DLR View
  • The nearest DLR station is Deptford Bridge.
  • Deptford Bridge is two stops before the end of the southern branch of the DLR towards Lewisham.
  • For more information on DLR services to Deptford Bridge please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • TfL Go.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Laurie Grove Gate.
  • The car park is located at the end of Laurie Grove, off Lewisham Way.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 193cm x 544cm (6ft 4in x 17ft 10in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Dixon Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is unsigned/unmarked on street standard parking available on Laurie Grove.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Gate)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Laurie Grove.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Richard Hoggart Building, the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing, and the Whitehead 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) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 479cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 116cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance to the George Wood Theatre.
• Comments View
  • The car park surface is tarmac and loose chippings.

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Outside Access (Performing Arts Wing College Green Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Laurie Grove Gate site/campus car park to the rear of the main Richard Hoggart Building, opposite the Whitehead Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the George Wood Theatre main corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Theatre'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the threshold of the doorway.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Studio 3 Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Laurie Grove Gate site/campus car park to the rear of the main Richard Hoggart Building, on the left opposite the Whitehead Building.
  • This entrance gives access to Studio 3.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Studio 3 Block'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Performing Arts Wing Dixon Road Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Dixon Road, opposite the Students' Union Building.
  • This entrance gives access to The Performing Arts Wing and the George Wood Theatre.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 130cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 138cm.
  • The bollards do contrast visually with the flooring.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located the right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Entrance (from the Richard Hoggart Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the North Corridor on the ground floor of the Richard Hoggart Building, near Stair E.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance on the first floor.
  • The entrance on the first floor is clearly signed.
  • The signage at this entrance says 'Music'.
  • Lift 3 can be used to overcome the stairs at this entrance.
  • Refer to the section Lift (Lift 3 Performing Arts Wing) in this guide for more information about the Lift 3.
  • Refer to the section Step(s) (First Floor Performing Arts Wing) in this guide for more information about the stairs at this entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is stepped access to the George Wood Theatre control area, basement rooms B2 to B4, and the first floor toilets and showers to the rear of the George Wood Theatre/Studio 4.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl, tiles and concrete.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • There is a slope on a very easy incline in the corridor between the College Green and Dixon Road entrances.

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Entrance (George Wood Theatre Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left after the College Green entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the George Wood Theatre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Theatre and Performance George Wood Theatre'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Theatre Seating Area(s) (George Wood Theatre)

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• Theatre Information View
  • The theatre is located within the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available in the theatre(s).
• Access to Seating View
  • The doors give access to the front row.
• Theatre Area Information View
  • The type of flooring in the seating area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • The width of the rows of seating is 60cm.
  • The lighting level before and after performances is low to moderate.
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located next to the Dixon Road entrance.
  • There is not step free access to a row/rows of seating.
  • The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
  • There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
  • There is/are 10 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are 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.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting level at the steps before and after performances is low to moderate.
  • The lighting level at the steps during performances is varied.
  • The steps are not clearly illuminated during performances.
  • The going of the steps alternates between 30cm and 54cm one after the other.
• Designated Seating Area(s) View
  • There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.

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Entrance (George Wood Theatre Rear Entrance for Control Area)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right after the Studio 3 Block entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the George Wood Theatre control area.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located directly after the doorway.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • There is a 14cm high step in front of the doorway.
  • The step in front of the doorway is not clearly marked.
  • There is also stepped access between the George Wood Theatre and Studio 4 to the front left of the theatre or the right hand side of studio.

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Entrance (Studio 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right after the College Green entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to Studio 1.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Theatre and Performance Studio 1'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 140cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 61cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the doorway.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Theatre Seating Area(s) (Studio 3)

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• Theatre Information View
  • The theatre is located within the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available in the theatre(s).
• Access to Seating View
  • The theatre area is located straight ahead after the Studio 3 Block entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the theatre area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • The doors give access to the front row.
• Theatre Area Information View
  • The type of flooring in the seating area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • The width of the rows of seating is 40cm.
  • The lighting level before and after performances is moderate to good.
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located next to the Dixon Road entrance.
  • There is step free access to a row/rows of seating.
  • The row(s) with step free access is/are row(s) the front.
  • The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
  • There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 31cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting level at the steps before and after performances is moderate to good.
  • The lighting level at the steps during performances is varied.
  • The steps are not clearly illuminated during performances.
• Designated Seating Area(s) View
  • There is not designated seating available in this area.
  • There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.

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Entrance (Studio 4)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the main corridor from the Common Green entrance, on the left.
  • This entrance gives access to Studio 4, the rear of the George Wood Theatre, and the female and male standard toilets and showers on the first floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Studio 4'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is also stepped access between Studio 4 and the George Wood Theatre to the rear of either of the studio or the theatre.

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Lift (Ground Floor Stair)

• The lift is located on the left after the Dixon Road entrance to the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Dixon Road entrance.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 79cm x 125cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 1in).
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift is 23m from the College Green entrance to the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing.

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Other Floors (Performing Arts Wing)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located near the Dixon Road side (front) of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the Dixon Road entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a manual, heavy, single door at a landing between the ground floor and the first floor.
  • The depth of the steps on the first 2 flights of steps are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps on the third flight of steps is 28cm.
  • The steps on the first two flights of steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps on the third flight of steps are clearly marked.
  • The handrails on the first two flights of steps are on the right hand side going up.
  • The handrails on the third flight of steps are on both sides.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the first flight of steps.
  • Step-free access to the first floor is via Lift 3.

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Other Floors (Performing Arts Wing Basement)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the right after the College Green entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 22m from the College Green entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B and G.
  • There are 7 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 30cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are basement rooms B2 - B4.
• Comments View
  • The stairs are located on the left after the Dixon Road entrance, through the door.
  • The stairs are 9m from the Dixon Road entrance.

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Step(s) (First Floor Performing Arts Wing)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor, near room 261.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access lower and upper levels of the first floor.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 30cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There is a standard lift to overcome the step(s).
  • Lift 3 can be used to overcome these steps.

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Lift (Lift 3 Performing Arts Wing)

• The lift is located on the right after the North Corridor entrance from the Richard Hoggart Building to the Performing Arts Wing.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance from the Richard Hoggart Building to the Performing Arts Wing.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, L1, U1 and 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the second floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 148cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • There is visible signage for the lift from the Richard Hoggart Building rear entrance for the North Corridor.
  • There is not visible signage for the lift from the Performing Arts Wing College Green entrance.
  • The lift is 50m from the Performing Arts Wing College Green entrance.
  • Access to Lift 3 from the College Green entrance is via a stair lift, see the section Lift (Ground Floor Stair) in this guide for further details.
  • Floors L1 and U1 are to overcome steps on the first floor in the Performing Arts Wing.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift on level U1 only.
  • Floor 2 is for access to the Richard Hoggart Building second floor only.

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Other Floors (George Wood Theatre Rear)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the George Wood Theatre and Studio 4.
  • The stairs are approximately 29m from the Dixon Road entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are female and male standard toilets and showers.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are also accessible from the front left of the George Wood Theatre, or the front right of Studio 4.

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Other Floors (Studio 3 Block)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the main corridor in the Studio 3 Block.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Studio 3 Block entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, light, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms 1.018, 1.020, and 1.515.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left after the Dixon Road entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Dixon Road entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 210cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located along the main corridor in Studio 3 Block, on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Studio 3 Block entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the left after the Dixon Road entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the Dixon Road entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - George Wood Theatre Rear)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor to the rear of the George Wood Theatre and Studio 4.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 41m from the Dixon Road entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • The lighting levels in the female standard toilets are moderate to good.
    The lighting levels in the male standard toilets is good.
    The showers are interchangeable between female and male use at the discretion of staff.
• Comments View
  • The stairs to these toilets are also accessible from the front left of the George Wood Theatre, or the front right of Studio 4.

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Standard Shower (First Floor - George Wood Theatre Rear)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male standard toilets on the first floor to the rear of the George Wood Theatre.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• There is only stepped access to the male standard toilets to the rear of the George Wood Theatre.
• There is a 29cm high step into the shower cubicles.
  The showers are interchangeable between female and male use at the discretion of staff.