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Introduction

• The Foodstore is located on the lower ground floor of the Kenry House building.
  Direct access is via the south side of the building and the 'South Side - Lower Ground Floor and Foodstore Entrance'.
  Access to the walkway that runs along the south side of the building is via platform lift.
  Please see the Kenry House Detailed Access Guide for more details.
  The Foodstore can also be accessed via the north side of the building and the lift or stairs from the ground floor.
  The most accessible entrance on the north side of the building is the 'North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1'.
• Related Links
  www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/maps
  www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/howtofindus.
• Kenry House link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located off Kingston Hill (A308), which links Kingston Town Centre to the A3. The A3 links the M25 Junction 10 to central London.
  • There are car parks available for permit holders only. Visitor parking can be made available but must be arranged in advance. Blue Badge parking is also available on campus.
• By Bus View
  • The K3 and 85 buses run along Kingston Hill and there are bus stops directly outside the campus. The University run a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors. The KU1 and KU3 buses stop on the campus.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station is Norbiton station. Bus K3 stops at Station Road (Stop NY), close to the station.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the University website directions to the campus page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more information on local public transport.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the University website for more details on the Intersite bus service.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8417 7314.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8417 7311.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 3308 9932.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Union of Kingston Students please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8417 2868.
• Email: [email protected].

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Site/Campus Car Park (G)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located between Kenry House and the Education Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Kenry House, Education Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 363cm x 460cm (11ft 11in x 15ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Education Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Education Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Education Building.

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Outside Access (North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the access road, on the north side of the building, in the centre.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is 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 push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 122cm (4ft).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 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.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is stepped access to the upper ground floor from here.

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Other Floors (Ground Floor to Lower Ground)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, LG.
  • The stairs are located at the end of the main corridor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are 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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Lift (Ground Floor to Lower Ground Floor)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the end of the main ground floor corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, LG.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 low.

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Outside Access (South Side - Lower Ground Floor and Food store Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the building, to the left.
  • 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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 the right going up the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor of the building.

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Entrance (Food Store)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the Kenry Building via the Lower Ground Floor and Foodstore Entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • The height of the external push pad is 102cm.
  • The height of the internal push pad is 90cm.

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Foodstore Shop

• The Foodstore shop is located to the right as you enter.
• There is a twin height counter with a knee recess.
• The heights of the counters are 128cm and 84cm.
• There are 2 fixed card readers.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The narrowest aisle widths are 100cm.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The Foodstore in term time is open
    
  • Monday to Friday 08:00-15:00
    
  • Starbucks until 18:00.

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Eating and Drinking (Starbucks)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 46cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks, meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • Starbucks in term time is open:
  • Monday - Saturday
  • 08:00 -18:00 (Sat - 16:00).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (KH L002)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the foyer on the lower ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lower ground entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 200cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 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 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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 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 110cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, in the Food store foyer area.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 14m from the South Side - lower ground floor and food store 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.
• Comments View
  • The female toilet is located within the foyer and 8m from the main entrance.