Access Guide
Introduction
- The Nash Lounge is located on the ground floor of the A Wing.
- The Nash Kitchen is located on the lower ground floor of the A Wing.
- Related link A Wing.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-business-school/access-guides/a-wing
Opening Times (Nash Lounge)
- Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- Non-term trading hours will be displayed on campus.
Opening Times (Nash Kitchen)
- Monday 11:00 - 14:00.
- Tuesday 11:00 - 14:00.
- Wednesday 11:00 - 14:00.
- Thursday 11:00 - 14:00.
- Friday 11:00 - 14:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- Non-term trading hours will be displayed on campus.
Building Parking (North Building – Front)
- 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 permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the North Building main entrance to the right.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 430cm (9ft 6in x 14ft 1in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the North Building main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- To arrange parking please contact the Business School. Standard parking at the North Building is available by obtaining a day permit from reception.
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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 available.
- Pay and Display standard street parking is available on the Outer Circle, opposite to Sussex Place. The hours of pay and display is Mon-Sat 9:00am - 6:30pm with a maximum stay of 4 hours and Sunday and Public holidays 9:00am - 6:30pm with no maximum stay.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Building Parking (North Building Rear - Park Road)
- 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 Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the rear of the North Building off Park Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 500cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the North Building Rear Entrances.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Visitors can use either North Building Rear Access entrance to enter the North building, depending on which space they select. Each space has a podpoint charging facility which is at a height of 110cm.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in London.
- The nearest mainline station is Marylebone.
- The nearest underground station is Baker Street.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
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- A swipe card is required to access this building.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Comments
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- Alternative access from Sussex Place is via a slight slope.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located just inside the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just inside the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 112cm (3ft 3in x 3ft 8in).
- 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 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.
Entrance (Nash Lounge Entrance)
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Entrance
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- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Nash Lounge'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Eating and Drinking (Nash Lounge)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the ground floor of the A Wing, just inside the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 63cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The Mindful Kitchen counter, to the left as you face the main counter is 95cm high, with a lower counter 63cm high.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The self service salad counter is located to the right as you face the main counter. There is also a soup counter next to the rotisserie counter.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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 71cm.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 39cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 106cm.
- Some 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 and vinyl.
- The lighting levels are good.
Other Floors (Nash Lounge to Nash Kitchen)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and G.
- The stairs are located to the right on entrance to the Nash Lounge.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the Nash Lounge entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
Entrance (Nash Kitchen Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor, straight ahead from the lift.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- 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 142cm (4ft 8in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Eating and Drinking (Nash Kitchen)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the lower ground floor of the A Wing, below the Nash Lounge.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the restaurant.
- For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 84cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Payment Counter
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- The height of the counter is 97cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Staff can move furniture to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- There are also high tables, long tables, bench seats and high stools.
- The surface height of the highest table is 107cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Access to the additional seating area is via 4 medium, well marked steps with a hand rail on the right going up.
- The raised area contains high tables and stools, some more bench seating and tables.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of A Wing.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the A Wing.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.