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Founder's Main Lecture Theatre

Founder's Building, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX

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Access To

  • The Founder's Main Lecture Theatre is located at the corner of Founder's West and Founder's South on the ground floor.
  • The Founder's Main Lecture Theatre could be accessed from both the South Quad and Founder's West.
    Access to the lecture theatre will be described from Founder's West in this guide.
  • View information on Founder's West (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Founder's South (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Founder's Main Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching (Founder's Main Lecture Theatre)

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: tiered seating in front of the back row and the speaker's area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located on the back row of seating.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
  • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 100cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a projector screen.