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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include bar and café and teaching rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Lancaster University is located to the South of the City of Lancaster, off the A6. The University can be accessed via Junction 33 of the M6.
  • There are a number of car parks throughout the site. The main car parks are located on Bowland Avenue and South West Drive.
• By Bus View
  • Local buses stop are available to the Southern Perimeter bus stop on South Drive, the Furness College bus stop on South East Drive, and the Underpass at the centre of the campus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Lancaster, approximately 3.9 miles from the University. Buses are available from the station to the University.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01524 592 111.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Health Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01524 387 780.
• To see more information on Wellbeing, Counselling, and Mental Health please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01524 592 690.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on The Base please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01524 592 525.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01524 594 910.
• Email: [email protected].

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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, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Site Campus H.
  • The car park is located Barker House Avenue.
  • There are 4 Blue Badge spaces located on Barker House Avenue to the rear of the building facing the launderette. The spaces are clearly marked and measure 2.7m x 4.8m. The space are 87m from the rear entrance. There is a steep slope on the pathway leading to the rear entrance.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park H)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located Alexandra Drive.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Lonsdale College.
  • 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 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 478cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Alexandra Drive.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Lonsdale House.
  • The nearest designated bay is 121m (132yd 12in) from the Lonsdale College Entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are 6 more Blue Badge spaces located on Lonsdale Avenue opposite accommodation block.
  • The Blue Badge spaces are 87m from the Lonsdale Main entrance.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Food Court & Bar)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the steps as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• 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 5 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.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • To the right of the entrance doors is an automatic door that opens toward you that is 104cm wide.
  • The door is push pad operated with a height of 82cm high.
  • The door was out of services at time of survey due to Covid 19 restrictions.

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Outside Access (Front Entrance - Food Court & Bar)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left on the approach to entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• 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 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • To the right of the entrance doors is a automatic door that opens toward you 104cm wide.
  • The door is push pad operated with a height of 82cm high.
  • The door was out of services at time of survey due to covid 19 restrictions.

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Outside Access (Porters Lodge Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the front entrance for the food court and bar.
  • 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 single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway 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.

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Reception (Porters Lodge)

• The Porters Lodge is located straight ahead beyond the Porters Lodge entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Porters Lodge entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Winning Post)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building opposite the Porters Lodge entrance.
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Winning Post Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
  • The restaurant/bar is located beyond the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 103cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • There are also coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 43cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet, vinyl, tiles and wood.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Winning Post Area)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the winning post entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the winning post 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 205cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and storage items.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
• 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 toilet has a cistern.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 73cm (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 poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Winning Post Area)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left of the bar in the Winning Post bar area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the Winning Post Entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Level Change (Food Court)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located in the food court area.
• 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 147cm (4ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • The ramp gives access to the food court area toilet facilities.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Food Court)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the food court area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the front entrance food court and bar.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • 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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 237cm.
  • 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 87cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 141cm from the floor.
• 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 toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 73cm (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 poor.
  • 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 121cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available .
  • The height of the baby change table is 87cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Food Court)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the food court area.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the front food court entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.