Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include
- Seminar Rooms
- Art Studios
- Performance Spaces
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, South East London on Lewisham Road, five miles from central London.
From Central London take the A2 towards Dover via the Old Kent Road.
At the end of Old Kent Road (on the New Cross Gate one-way system) turn into New Cross Road.
Keep in the right hand lane and shortly after Sainsbury's take the A20 fork to Lewisham.
Turn right at the traffic lights into Lewisham Way – Goldsmiths is on the left.
From Kent, Surrey, Sussex, or north if using Blackwall Tunnel or Dartford River Crossing (southbound).
Follow the A2 or A20 towards London (using M25 or South Circular road to join the nearest of these).
On the A20, after passing through Lewisham, the Richard Hoggart Building is clearly visible on the left after about one mile.
On the A2, follow the left turn after New Cross Station into Amersham Road, turn right at the traffic lights into Lewisham Way – Goldsmiths is on the left downhill. - There is no public parking on the Goldsmiths campus.
Parking is very limited on the Goldsmiths campus. There are a number of designated bays for Blue Badge holders reserved for current staff and students with mobility needs.
There are 2 on-street Blue Badge bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate.
Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.
- Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, South East London on Lewisham Road, five miles from central London.
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By Bus
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- The following buses stop outside Goldsmiths: 21, 36, 53, 136, 171, 172, 177, 225, 321, 343, 436 and 453.
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By Train
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- The nearest over ground station is New Cross Rail Station and is approximately 5 minutes away.
New Cross Gate rail station is also within travelling distance of Goldsmiths.
- The nearest over ground station is New Cross Rail Station and is approximately 5 minutes away.
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By Underground
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- There is not an underground station within travelling distance of Goldsmiths.
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Useful Links
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- Transport for London.
- 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).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Switchboard 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].
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Centre provides general advice, enrolments, fees, assessments, housing and finance advice.
- To see more information on Disability and Wellbeing Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability and Wellbeing Service can help you to arrange any reasonable adjustments, equipment or support you need to study effectively at Goldsmiths.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on 0.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on St James's.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- 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 card reader/lock is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
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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 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is 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.
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Comments
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- There are metal bollards at the start of the slope 155cm wide.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building as you face the main entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- 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 card reader/lock is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Step(s)
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- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are 15+ medium steps located at the rear of the building with handrails on both sides to access the accessible entrance. The ramp/slope overcomes the stairs.
- The key card reader is a swipe card for access at this entrance.
- To access this entrance there is a slight, tarmac slope leading to a gate to the left as you face the front of the building (as shown in photographs 6 and 7).
- The gate is permanently held open with an opening of 110cm and accesses the path that leads to the accessible entrance (as shown in photographs 8 and 9).
- Beyond the gate is a steep ramp, 140cm wide with no handrails (as shown in photograph 10).
- Along the path there is a narrow gap between two buildings of 110cm wide (as shown in photograph 11).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There is access by ramp from the accessible entrance towards the front of the building and the toilets.
- The third floor is accessed by stairs only.
- The photographs show the main hall exhibition space, a performance/ rehearsal space and one of the seminar rooms.
Level Change (Ground Floor)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located in the stair A lobby to the left of the hall from the accessible entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located within the main hall, either side of the lift.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The accessible and standard toilets are located on the lower ground level.
- From the lower hall level there is one medium unmarked step up to the main entrance lobby.
- From the lobby there are 2 medium unmarked steps up to room G02.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the rooms at the front of the building on levels 1 and 2 and all rooms on level 3.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the centre of the main hall, on the upper level.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 135cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 5in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- The lift gives access only to the rooms at the rear of the building on levels 1 and 2.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located next to the standard toilets on the ground floor.
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Comments
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- There is a deep step up into the shower cubicle.
Accessible Toilet(s)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the right of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 written text, pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 240cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
- 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).
- 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 good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the accessible entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is Braille, tactile, 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 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
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Comments
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- Disability Equality courses are run by Student Services.
- These are open to all staff, but are not compulsory.