Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Leeds Beckett University)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the northern film school, teaching rooms, computer rooms, learning studios and meeting rooms.
- Dominating the bustling Millennium Square and just a short walk from the First Direct Arena, the Electric Press was once home to cabinet manufacturers Roodhouse & Sons, Chorley and Pickersgill’s print works and the West Riding Carriageworks. Today, the Grade II listed building is home to a fantastic selection of restaurants offering a wide range of world cuisine, along with several bars serving everything from champagne and fine wines to beers and trendy cocktails. Home to Epernay, All Bar One, Revolution, Peachy Keens, Souvlaki, Red Chilli and Be At One, the Electric Press provides drinking and dining options from breakfast through to supper. There’s extensive outdoor seating for al fresco dining, as well as a glazed, heated courtyard area, making it an ideal location for coffee with friends or drinks after hours. The Electric Press is also home to the Carriageworks theatre and Leeds Beckett University’s Northern Film School.
- There is a car park at the Rose Bowl called the Rose Bowl Underground Car Park which is about 320metres away, please refer to this guide for a nearby car park.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the DisabledGo access guide for CC EP101 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for CC EP209 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for CC EP308 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for CC EP301 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for CC EP106 West Studio please click here (new tab).
- Computer Room(s) View
- Meeting Room(s) View
Opening Times (Leeds Beckett University At Electric Press)
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Located off the A58(M) and the A64(M) which are the main arterial roads in Leeds City Centre. You need to exit onto Claypit Lane towards the City Centre and past the First Direct Arena. When you reach Woodhouse Lane you need to turn right and the University will be on your left.
- There are 2 short stay car parks situated off Portland Crescent. The first is called Rose Bowl Short Stay car park and the other is the Rose Bowl underground car park.
There is a long stay car park called Woodhouse Lane car park on Woodhouse Lane just a few minutes from the university grounds. All parking is by private contractors and there isn't any parking provided directly by the University.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop on Portland Way which is served by the number 5 bus between Leeds City and Halton Moor.
There is a bus stop on Woodhouse Lane and is served by many buses going mainly around the outskirts of the City, such as the number 1, 8, 26, 56 and 97.
Most buses serving the University area will pass the City Centre or the Railway Station for links throughout the United Kingdom.
- There is a bus stop on Portland Way which is served by the number 5 bus between Leeds City and Halton Moor.
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By Train
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- Leeds Railway Station is the nearest station and is served by many different providers such as Virgin East Coast Main Line, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country, TransPennine Express and Northern Railway with direct links to London, Manchester, Hull, Sheffield, Glasgow and many other United Kingdom destinations.
The University is just a few minutes from the Railway Station and can be walked or there is ample travel links.
- Leeds Railway Station is the nearest station and is served by many different providers such as Virgin East Coast Main Line, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country, TransPennine Express and Northern Railway with direct links to London, Manchester, Hull, Sheffield, Glasgow and many other United Kingdom destinations.
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Useful Links
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- CrossCountry Railways. CrossCountry line serving various cities.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Virgin East Coast Mainline Railway. Mainline Railway links to London and Scotland.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Northern Railway. Railways links to local towns and cities.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Comments
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- Please add also: East Midland Trains, First Bus Leeds and Arriva Bus Leeds.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Course / Admission Enquiries - UK & EU Applicants please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 812 3113.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 812 3000.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Disability Advice please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 812 5831.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing Team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 812 8507.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Accommodation and Residential Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 812 5972.
- Email: [email protected]
- The Disability Advice team are able to provide support, advice and guidance to any disabled students. Disabled members of staff should contact their line manager, in the first instance, should they need any advice or guidance.
Student Support Includes but is not limited to:
- Exam or Assessment adjustments (e.g. extra time, use of a PC, etc).
- Support with reading and research (e.g. extended book loans, assistance to locate or/and collect research material, access to alternative formats, etc).
- Access to specialist equipment and assistive software (e.g. text to speech to assist with research and proofreading, mind mapping to assist with planning and organising your work, a recording device to assist with note taking, etc).
- Access to handouts and notes in advance of taught sessions.
- Additional support from your tutors (e.g. assistance to catch up on missed work or to check your understanding, as required).
- 1:1 Support (e.g. Mentoring, Study Skills tuition etc). .
- There is a toileting area in the short stay car park of the Rose Bowl at the Central Campus.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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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 marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available (within approximately 50m of the building).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Cookridge Street.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge parking on Cookridge Street is strip parking and limited to 4 hours maximum with no return within 1 hour.
Outside Access (Millennium Square 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 access at this entrance.
- The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- 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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Second Set of Doors
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- 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
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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 easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
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Comments
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- To enter the building you must use a student or staff card or use the intercom.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written, tactile and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter opposite the stairs.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the millennium square entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 130cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
- 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 have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter opposite the lift.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the millennium square 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 bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Accessible Toilet (2nd Floor)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the lift and stairs on the 2nd floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 205cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 9in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the second floor.
- There are shared standard toilet on the 2nd floor next to the accessible toilet opposite the lift and stairs.
- There are female standard toilets facilities on the first floor and the third floor.
- There are standard female toilets on the 1st floor and 3rd floor opposite the lift.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the mezzanine floor.
- There are standard male toilet on the mezzanine floor in between floors 1-2 and 2-3. Accessible via the stairs only.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the 2nd floor next to the accessible toilet and opposite the lift.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 13m from the lift.
- 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.
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Comments
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- Photographs 3 and 4 show the male standard toilets on the mezzanine floors between levels.