Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include four lecture theatres.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M6 motorway, take exit 16 following the signs for the A500/A52 City centre.
Turn left onto Stoke Road /A5006, then right onto Avenue Road.
At the next roundabout take the first exit onto College Road. - There is limited parking on College Road and further parking on Leek Road 5 minutes away. Permits are needed to park at these sites.
- From the M6 motorway, take exit 16 following the signs for the A500/A52 City centre.
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By Bus
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- There are bus stops on College Road that stop outside the front of the Beacon Building. Bus links are 21a, 25, 6 and 6a.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Stoke-on-Trent on Station Road, which is less than 500 metres away.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus, 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 Traveline West Midlands website for more information on buses to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on trains to Stoke on Trent, and station information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on AccessAbility Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01782 294 977.
- Email: [email protected].
- AccessAbility Services support includes assistance with applications for Disabled Students' Allowance, provision of training in Enabling Technology, providing BSL/English Interpreters and Language Support, and producing transcription on materials into accessible formats.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01782 294 400.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01782 294 400.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the right of the building.
- 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 4 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 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 1.
- The car park is located to the right side of campus.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 1)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the far right side of Leek Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Staffordshire Business School, Ashley Lecture Theatres and Ashley 2.
- 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 not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- Payment can be made by phone.
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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 Staffordshire Business School Building.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Staffordshire Business School Building.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey the pay machines were covered and out of use.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The width of the door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is on the ground floor of the Staffordshire Business School.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.