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Squires Annexe

Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST

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Introduction

  • Ground Floor: Gallery North Project Space,
    Mezzanine Floor: Animation studios, staff offices and teaching rooms,
    First Floor: Computer rooms, teaching rooms and staff offices and
    Second Floor: Staff IT Training Suite and teaching rooms.

Rooms and Spaces Links

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The City Campus is located off the A167(M) in the centre of Newcastle.
    • The University of Northumbria's parking partner APCOA manages parking at the university. University car parks are for the use of permit holders only, and are subject to the parking regulations. Permits are available for visitors to the university with 48 hours notice.
  • By Bus View
    • The North area of the City Campus is served by the number 1, 33, 33A, 38, 51, 52, 306, 308, CityLink 57 and Cobalt Clipper 309 buses from the Civic Centre bus stop on Sandyford Road.
  • By Train View
    • The City Campus is approximately 1 mile from Newcastle Central Station, the city's main train station. Buses are available from the station to the campus.
  • By Underground View
    • The North area of the City Campus is approximately half a mile from the Haymarket metro station. Buses are available from St Mary's Place to the campus.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park (Squires Annexe Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Squires Annexe building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Squires Annexe.
    • 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 366cm x 600cm (12ft 0.09in x 19ft 8.22in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Squires Building.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Squires Building car park entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 13m (42.65ft) from the Squires Building car park entrance.
    • There are bollards at the dropped kerb. The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm. There is a loading bay for the Claude Gibb Hall of Residence on Day Street which could be used to drop off for this building.
    • At the time of guide update in August 2026 this car park was closed during construction works, with an alternative car park available nearby behind the Sport Central building.

Outside Access (Main Entrance - Lower Ground Floor)

  • 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.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 85cm (2ft 9.46in).
    • 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 push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 171cm (5ft 7.32in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face 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 left going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp is 133cm (4ft 4.36in).
  • 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 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is 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 have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Lift View
    • There are bollards between the car park and the steps. The width between the bollards is 121cm.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance - Upper Ground Floor)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building, to the upper ground floor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 90cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 90cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There are long, slight slopes up from the front of the building to the rear which bypass steps there.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the main lift on the upper ground floor.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
    • This level change is shown in photographs 7 and 8.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high visual 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.

Room (Muslim Prayer Facility - Rooms 004/005/a/b - Upper Ground Floor)

  • The room is located on the upper ground floor, through to the left from the Accessible Entrance.
  • The distance from the Accessible Entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 95cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and ritual washing facilities.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a single manual 86cm wide door to the Sister's Prayer Room 005.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, UG, 1 and 2.
    • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the upper ground floor, on the first floor and on the second floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The steps are 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.
    • There is a similar staircase at the rear of the building.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are a printer on the landing between upper ground and first floors.

Lift (Upper Ground Floor Stairlift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the upper ground floor, through to the end of the main corridor from the Accessible Entrance.
  • The lift is a stair lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are upper ground and lift levels.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the upper ground floor.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 225 Kg.
  • The lift is approximately 50m (15.24m) from the Accessible Entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7.5in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 76cm x 116cm (2ft 5.92in x 3ft 9.67in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Lift (Main Lift - Upper Ground Floor)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead from the upper ground floor stairlift.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are UG, 1 and 2.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630 Kg.
  • The lift is approximately 2m (0.61m) from the upper ground floor stairlift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7.5in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 139cm (3ft 5.34in x 4ft 6.72in).
  • 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 not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does 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 low to moderate.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, through to the right from the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 185cm (width) x 280cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Upper Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (147.64ft) from the Accessible Entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located through to the right of the main corridor on the upper ground floor from the Accessible Entrance.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm (3ft 0.61in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 221cm (5ft 1.81in x 7ft 3.01in).
    • 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 80cm (2ft 7.5in).
    • 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 not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • 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 48cm (1ft 6.9in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 1.8in) .
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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 110cm (3ft 7.31in).
    • 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).
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4.35in).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm .
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
    • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the upper ground floor.
    • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
    • There are female standard toilets facilities on the upper ground floor within the Muslim Prayer Facility sisters ablutions.
  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, through to the left from the main entrance.
    • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
    • 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.