Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include workshops, staff offices and the Life Sciences Technicians Workshop.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Silwood park is located in Berkshire just of Buckhurst Road, approximately 3.6km off the A30 via the A329 London Road.
- There is free parking, including blue badge bays, located throughout the campus.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is the Silwood Park Bus Stop. This stop is approximately 400m from the campus and is operated by the 01 service. There is a free bus between Imperial campus'.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is the Virginia Water Station. This station is approximately 6.5km from the Silwood Park via the B389 and the A329 Blacknest Road. This station is served by the South Western Railway.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on bus travel, timetables and ticketing.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on South Western Railways timetabling, services and ticketing.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on national train timetabling, services and ticketing.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Advisory Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 759 49755.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Enquires please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Occupational Health please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7594 9401.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the 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 not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Right Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right of the building.
- There is 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
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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 1 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 not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance in the centre of the building which has a medium height step.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 7m from the Right Side Entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.