Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, meeting rooms, the Postgraduate Study Centre and Administration.
- The main access to this building is via the Main Reception Entrance and the ground floor of G Block. The first and second floors of this building can be accessed via the lift in E Block.
- Related link G Block.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/st-mary-s-university/access-guides/g-block
- Related link Blocks C, E & D Block Rooms D101-D115.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/st-mary-s-university/access-guides/blocks-c-e-and-d-block-rooms-d101-d115
Getting Here
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By Road
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- You can use the AA route planner to plan your journey. In accordance with the university's sustainability policy, visitors are advised to travel to St Mary's by public transport wherever possible. St Mary's is located on Waldegrave Road (A309) to the south of Twickenham. If you are using a sat nav, the postcode for the campus is TW1 4SX.
- Parking restrictions apply on the campus from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and parking is limited at other times. Please call the main reception on 020 8240 4000 if you require further clarification.
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By Bus
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- From Richmond Upon Thames you can catch the R68 towards Hampton Court from a bus stop just outside Richmond station. Get off at the Twickenham, King Street stop and then take the 33 towards Fulwell. Get off at the ‘St Mary's University’ stop, which is just outside of St Mary’s main reception. You can also take the 33 from Richmond, although the bus stop is a 5 minute walk from Richmond station on Sheen Road (Bus stop L). From Twickenham or Teddington the 33 heading towards Fulwell stops on Richmond Road and York Street in Twickenham. The 33 heading towards Hammersmith stops on Stanley Road and Broad Street (Teddington High Street) in Teddington.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Strawberry Hill which is 0.3 miles away. To get to the university from the station turn left when you exit, then walk past Premier Wine and the Post Office on your left and take the second road on your right, which is Waldegrave Gardens. At the end of Waldegrave Gardens, turn right onto Waldegrave Road and St Mary's main reception is on your left.
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By Underground
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- The nearest tube station is Richmond, which is 2.6 miles away. It is on the District and Overground Lines.
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Useful Links
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- Directions to St Mary's University.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Transport for London Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The AA Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8240 4353.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Services Centre is located on the second floor of J Building.
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8240 4034.
Site/Campus Car Park (Main Entrance Visitor Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Waldegrave Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Main Entrance and Security, G Block, Chaplaincy, Shannon Building, Chapel.
- 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 475cm x 440cm (15ft 7in x 14ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- Parking charges apply to visitors only.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the main entrance.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Main Reception and Security.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
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Comments
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- Parking on campus is available only to staff with a valid annual parking permit.
- Parking charges apply to visitors section of the car park (by main reception, approximately 20 parking places).
- The carpark has 2 electric vehicle charging bays (maximum stay is 4 hours).
Entrance (Entrance to E and F Blocks from G Block Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the G Block ground floor corridor from the main reception entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ground floor corridors of E and F Blocks.
- new extra photograph of door taken.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 114cm (3ft 9in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 114cm (3ft 9in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is portable.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp is portable and can be moved to overcome both stepped level changes.
- There is one step at the base of the first entrance door which is not well colour contrasted (photograph 4). There are two steps beyond the entrance (photograph 5) that are well colour contrasted.
Lift (E Block Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the end of the E Block ground floor corridor, opposite Drama Studio D1, close to the staff entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 E Block, 1 D Block, 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the E Block entrance from G Block.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 132cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
- There are 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 have an audible announcer.
- The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not 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 medium.
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Comments
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- The lift exits into Block D on the first floor.
- If you press the button marked 1 you will arrive at the bottom of the steps leading to D101-105.
- If you press 2 you exit via a different door at the top of the level change.
- To reach the second floor you need to press the button marked 3.
- The exit on the second floor is in Block E.
- The lift also provides level access into both blocks F and G.
Entrance (First Floor Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the first floor E Block corridor.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance located on the second floor as shown in photograph 2.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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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 24m (26yd 9in) from the first floor entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the end of the main corridor on the first floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 270cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
- There is not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 not 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- 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 shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
- There are female standard toilets facilities on the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 24m from the first floor 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.