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Guthrie House

Queen's University Belfast, 10 Fitzwilliam Street, Belfast, BT9 6AW

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a number of shared facility student accommodation flats.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • This venue is located opposite the main campus area across University Road. The main campus area is located to the south of Belfast City Centre.
    • There is unmarked on street parking along Fitzwilliam Street. The Fitzwilliam Street campus carpark is located in this area, accessed via the centre of Fitzwilliam Street and is for Staff and Visitor permit holders only.
  • By Bus View
    • There are bus stops located near the Main University Area on University Road which serve routes 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 13, 22a, 93, 209, 238, 251u, 261, 273, 522, 524, 524a. There is also one on College Green which serves routes 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 29, 29c, 652.
  • By Train View
    • Botanic Train Station is located just to the north of the main university area, approximately 0.4 miles from the Main University Area.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Site/Campus Car Park (Fitzwilliam Street Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Fitzwilliam Street.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Geography Building, Guthrie House, 42 Fitzwilliam Street and Students Union Elmwood.
    • 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 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 530cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 5in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is ramped access to the car park from the Geography Building.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the 42 Fitzwilliam Street Building.
    • The nearest designated bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the 42 Fitzwilliam Street Building.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Fitzwilliam Street.
    • 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 single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is no 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 moderate to good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • The laundry and post room is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor. This room is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
    • There is a counter 90cm high in this room.
    • The washer and dryer controls are 140cm high and 60cm back.
    • The post rack is between 1m and 2m high.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
    • The stairs are located directly beyond the entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main 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 both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There is no standard toilet in the general areas of the building.