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Introduction

• The Innovation Space is located on the second floor of the Bede Building.
• Bede Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Bede Campus is located on Durham Road 2.7 miles out of the city centre.
    It can be reached via the A690, A183 and A1231.
    The A1M is approximately 7 miles away and approximately 17 minutes drive.
    Leave the A1M at junction 64 and follow the A1231 towards the city centre.
    At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A19.
    Leave the A19 to take the A183 exit towards Sunderland/Chester-Le-Street.
    After approximately 2 miles at the mini roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B1405.
    At the T-Junction turn left and follow the round for approximately 0.5 miles.
    Bede Campus is on the left.
  • There is on-site parking available for students, visitors and staff.
    There are Blue Badge spaces available.
    The car parking is free for all users.
    The car park is located to the right of the Bede Building.
• By Bus View
  • Bus Number 3 leaves Sunderland John Street Bus station every 20 minutes.
    The journey is approximately 18 minutes
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Sunderland, 2.6km (1.6 miles) northeast of the campus.
    This station has step-free access to all platforms.
• Useful Links View
  • This link provides details for the buses from Johns Street to Bede Campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • This link gives more information on how to plan your journey.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information (Bede Campus)

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Building Parking (Bede Building)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the right of the Bede 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 9 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 231cm x 472cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 6in).
  • 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 45m (49yd 8in) from the main 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 dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students 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 Bede Campus Site/Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the rear right of the Campus.
• 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Bede Campus Site/Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear right of the Campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 227cm x 475cm (7ft 5in x 15ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Bede Building Main Entrance.

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Level Change (Bede Site/Campus Car Park to Bede Building)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading from the site/campus car park to the Bede Building.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the ramp.
• There is/are 15 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).

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• Comments View
  • The beginning of the ramp has no handrails but halfway along the ramp there are handrails on either side.
    
  • There is a set of 3 medium height (15cm) steps at the beginning of the path to the right of the ramp and these steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on either side.
    
  • There is a set of 3 medium height steps (10cm) halfway along the same path. and these steps have faded markings and no handrail.
    
  • There is a set of 9 medium height (15cm) steps at the end of the same path and these steps have markings that are faded and a handrail on both sides.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is not 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Main Entrance Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 140cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.

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• Comments View
  • This platform lift is activated via key. Please ask a member of staff for the key as it is held at the reception desk.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all 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.
  • There is a similar staircase at the rear right and front right of the building.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• Main Reception is located in the foyer, to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.

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• Comments View
  • The touchscreen is a Visitor and Contractor sign in screen.
    
  • The lowest part of the screen is 90cm high with the highest part of the touchscreen being 120cm high.
    
  • There is a waiting area to the right of the reception desk.
    
  • There is a sofa and 2 chairs, all with armrests on both sides.
    
  • There are also 2 stools without armrests, to the front of the reception desk.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the main corridor at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 does not have 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 good.

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Entrance (Innovation Space)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the Bede Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the rear of the lecture theatre.
  • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • Photograph 3 is of the door leading to the rear of the lecture theatre.
    The door is single.
    The door width is 88cm.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • 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 which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery 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 induction loop is available in the lecture theatre.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Immersive Space

• This is a 360 degree immersive teaching space.
  
• There is a fixed height speaker's desk.
  
• The height is 90cm.
  
• The seating is changeable.

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Theatre (Lecture Theatre)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in at the back of the seating at the rear of the auditorium and at the end of the first row of seating at the front of the auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit on the bench seating.
• It is 46m (50yd 11in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are not available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 6 and 7 show the designated spaces for mobility impaired users.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the second floor corridor of the Bede Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the second floor corridor of the Bede Building.