Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the main car park for university staff, students and visitors.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- 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.
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By Train
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- The closest train station is Norbiton station. Bus K3 stops at Station Road (Stop NY), close to the station.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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].
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.
Outside Access (Lower Ground)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the multi-storey car park.
- 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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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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 double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located along the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Outside Access (Stairwell Access)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the multi-storey car park.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the university campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Yorkdon building, Mid Level building, De Lissa Hall, Drama hall.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 353cm x 462cm (11ft 7in x 15ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped access to the car park from the ground and staircase entrances.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Yorkdon Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lower ground entrance.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2&3, 4&5, 6&7.
- The stairs are located to the front of the car park.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the stairwell entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are no standard toilets within the car park.