Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Lecture Theatres and Toilets.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter through the rear entrance.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter from the rear entrance.
Rooms and Spaces Links
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The SAT-NAV postcode to use is LE11 3TT.
The campus is located to the west of the town centre.
Loughborough's nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23.
The University is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough. - Parking on campus is restricted. Visitors are asked to use the main entrance on Epinal Way.
When you arrive, security will advise you where to park and issue you with a temporary parking permit.
Disabled visitors are requested to telephone the security office before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged.
For more information contact the security office on 01509 222 141.
- The SAT-NAV postcode to use is LE11 3TT.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The nearest bus stop is located on University Road. The Sprint Bus stops here.
Alternatively, Kinchbus Number 7 commences from Loughborough Station and brings you straight to campus. - For more information on Kinch Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Loughborough.
- Loughborough Station is located off Station Boulevard, approximately 2 miles from the campus.
The station is served by East Midlands Railway. - For more information on East Midlands Railway services please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Loughborough Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 770.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Accommodation Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 274 488.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Advice and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
- Email: [email protected].
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 a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 21.
- The car park is located off Margaret Keay Road.
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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.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 21)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Margaret Keay Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are F Building, G Block and Graham Oldham.
- 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 and signposted.
- There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 245cm x 445cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- 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 visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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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 step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the F building.
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Comments
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- Blue Badge holders are required to register to ensure they receive free parking. For further information click here.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 5a)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Margaret Keay Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are G Block, EHB Sports Complex, Holywell Drive 3, 7, 11, and Graham Oldham.
- 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 not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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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 step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
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Comments
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- Blue Badge holders are required to register to ensure they receive free parking. For further information click here.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 18)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Margaret Keay Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Brockington, Schofield, Stewart Mason and Haslegrave.
- 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 and signposted.
- There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 465cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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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 step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main accessible entrance.
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Comments
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- There are 4 Blue Badge bays outside the Schofield Building and a further 2 outside Brockington.
- Blue Badge holders are required to register to ensure they receive free parking. For further information click here.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
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Comments
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- The slope leads from the left side of car park 21 to the rear of the G Block.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Lecture G Block'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance from F Building.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading up to and to the right of the front entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- The handrail is on both sides at the start of the ramp but is only on the left towards the end.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
Step(s)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located ahead as you enter through the front entance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Lecture Theatres and Toilets.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the right as you enter through the rear entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the rear entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the right as you enter from the rear entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the rear entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.