Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Qmotion Health and Fitness Centre Sports Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-mary-university-of-london/mile-end/access-guides/qmotion-health-and-fitness-centre-sports-hall
- Related link Route Plan - QMSU Hub to Drapers Bar & Kitchen.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-mary-university-of-london/mile-end/access-guides/route-plan-qmsu-hub-to-drapers-bar-kitchen
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Mile End campus is located just off the Mile End Road / A11. This road links the City of London with the A12. The A12 then links to the North Circular Road (and the A11 off that) and the M25.
- There are Blue Badge bays located throughout the campus, which can be used by anyone with a valid Blue Badge. Car parking is available on campus for staff permit holders. Temporary permits are available for visitors and contractors by prior arrangement.
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By Bus
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- The campus can be accessed via bus 25 (Oxford Circus to Ilford), 205 (Paddington Station to Bow Church DLR Station) and 339 (Shadwell Station to Leytonstone Station).
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By Train
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- The nearest railway stations are Liverpool Street Station and Fenchurch Street Station. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The campus is located between Mile End (on the Hammersmith and City, District and Central lines) and Stepney Green (on the Hammersmith and City and District lines) underground stations.
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Useful Links
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- For more information, please see the How To Find Us page on the University Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the campus by bus or tube.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail website for details trains into London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7882 2756.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Enquiry Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7882 8478 (for prospective and applicant UG Medicine and Dentistry Students; 020 7882 5511 for all other prospective and applicant students).
- To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0800 376 1800 (UK callers only) or 020 7882 5511.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Residences Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7882 5522.
- Email: [email protected].
Opening Times
- Monday 11:30 - 02:00.
- Tuesday 11:30 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 11:30 - 02:00.
- Thursday 11:30 - 23:00.
- Friday 11:30 - 23:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Site/Campus Car Park (Maths Square Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Grantley Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Mathematical Sciences.
- 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 580cm (12ft 2in x 19ft).
- 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 Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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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 sloped access to the car park from the Maths Square.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Maths Square.
- The nearest designated bay is 24m (26yd 9in) from the Mathematical Sciences.
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Comments
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- The standard parking located here is for contractors only.
- Students in university accommodation are not allowed to keep vehicles on campus.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is 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) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
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Comments
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- One of the doors was locked at time of survey giving an entrance width of 64cm.
Entrance (Qmotion Sports and Fitness Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to your right on entrance to Qmotion Sports and Fitness Centre.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- 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 200cm (6ft 7in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the bar.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 366cm (4ft 9in x 12ft).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- 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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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- 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 male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
- There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the right of Drapers Bar.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is stepped access to the standard toilet surveyed.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 9m from the bottom of the stairs.
- 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.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the right of the building.
- There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is a similar set of eight steps leading to the set of female toilets located to the left of the bar.