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Founder's Building Chapel

Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX

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Introduction

  • The chapel hosts religious services, meetings of groups and for performing music concerts. It can also be used to host events such as weddings.
  • Access to the Organ is restricted and is only available via 15+ steps on the first floor of the North Wing.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From the M25, exit at junction 13 and follow the A30 towards the Egham bypass. Following this road, continue straight across the first roundabout you encounter and continue on the road, following signs for Royal Holloway University. The entrance is off the A30 on the left as you approach, clearly signposted.
    • There is a site/campus car park available for permit holders only.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop in front of the entrance to the university, along the A30. The bus services that run from this stop are 8, 441, 500, RH1, RH2 and RH3.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Egham. From here you can get a bus or taxi to the university. For buses, use services RH1 or RH3.

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located in front of the West Wing.
    • 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 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 150m (164yd 2in) from the chapel 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 car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park 12.
    • The car park is located to the North West of the Founder's Building.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • This is a loading and delivery area.
    • There are alternate site campus car parks located around the campus.

Site/Campus Car Park (12)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the front left of the Founders Building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Founders Building.
    • 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 490cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors, permit holders and staff 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.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Campus.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Campus.

North Wing Entrance

  • To access the North Wing from in front of the building there are a series of bollards. These have a distance of 123cm between them. They have a good colour contrast against the flooring and have a visual identification band.
  • There is then an archway with a width of 280cm.
  • When approaching from the North Quad there is an archway with a width of 280cm with a slight slope leading up to it.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located within the entrance to the North Wing to the left.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right and left of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are in the centre of the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • There are ramps used to access the chapel from both the front of the North Wing and from the North Quad, as shown in the photographs.
    • There are seats available along the ramp.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the quiet areas.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There are two quiet areas with separate level changes located in the chapel. One quiet area is located immediately to your right on entrance to the chapel and one to your left, as shown in the photographs.
    • There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the pews.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There are up to three steps to access different levels of seating in the pews.
    • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the Altar.
    • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not 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 some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is a hearing assistance system.
    • The system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • Comments View
    • Only the quiet areas in the chapel are signed.
    • Most areas of the chapel are clearly visible on entrance.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • There are no accessible toilets within the chapel. The nearest toilet is located in the Founder's West Wing.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There are no standard toilets within the chapel. The nearest standard toilets are located in the Founder's West Wing.