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Guildford Manor and Extension

The University of Law, Guildford Campus, Braboeuf Manor, Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU3 1HA

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Summary

  • Service View
    • The Manor House and Extension is located centrally to the site and is the closest building to the visitor and yellow permit parking.
  • Building View
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the extension block.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor of the extension block.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor where the Manor House links to the extension.

Opening Times (Manor House and Extension)

  • Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Saturday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Sunday 08:30 - 18:00.

Opening Times (Guildford Employability/Student Services)

  • Monday 09:15 - 14:30.
  • Tuesday 09:15 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:15 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 09:15 - 16:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by anybody.
    • The car park is located in front of the Manor House.
    • 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Manor House main entrance or 60m from the step-free extension 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 loose chippings.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Visitor/Yellow Zone Permit or Student/Green Zone Permit Parking.
    • The car park is located at the front of the site, with signage to both parking areas.
  • 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.

Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor/Yellow Permit Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the site.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Manor House and Extension.
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors and permit 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 step free access from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • There is signage for reception but not the other buildings in the car park.

Site/Campus Car Park (Students/Green Permit Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the top of the hill, to the right of the main carpark and manor.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Fountain Court and the Learning Resource Centre (via stepped access).
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by students.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is not step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • There is sloped or stepped access within the car park as it is placed on a hill. The steps to one side are shallow, well marked and are shown in photograph 5. Photographs 6-10 show the stepped access which leads down towards the front of the Learning Resource Centre. The clearly marked steps vary in height (4-15cm) and depth (up to 45cm). The steps are sloped so they be slippery when wet. They have handrails on both sides which are not easy to grip.

Outdoor Space

  • There is a large grassy space opposite the Manor House and Extension.
  • It has step-free access to the lowest/ground level and stepped access to the higher level of the garden.
  • There are 4 steps up to 13cm high and 30cm deep which lead onto the higher level, as shown in photograph 1.
  • There are various bench seats placed around the area.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is loose chippings.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • Step(s) View
    • Photographs 1 and 2 show the approach to the main stepped entrance for the Manor House. There is a step-free entrance to the side of the Extension, shown in photograph 3, which has a steep slope leading up to the door. There is step-free access to the ground floor of the extension alone.

Outside Access (Manor House Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Manor House, facing onto the parking area and outdoor space.
    • This entrance gives access to Manor House ground floor (reception).
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Braboeuf Manor - Reception'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at both thresholds.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The first entrance door has 2 steps, 3cm and 17cm high, and the second entrance has a single step 7cm high.
    • There is bench seating in between the entrance doors which is 45cm high.
    • Once past the entrance, there is step-free access to reception. All other services/ rooms have stepped access.

Outside Access (Manor House Rear Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Manor House and Extension.
    • This entrance gives access to the first floor of the Manor House, with direct access to offices F6-10, F14 and F15.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • 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 key card reader is 123cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The exit push pad or push button is 136cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance and at the threshold of the first door.
    • There is/are 7 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.

Outside Access (Extension - Step-Free Ground floor Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right-hand side of the extension when faced from the front.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Extension.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Deliveries, post, parcels and couriers only'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • 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 key card reader is 115cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The exit push pad or push button is 115cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to and in front of the first entrance door.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is mostly used for deliveries, however this can be used as step-free access to the ground floor of the extension.
    • There is stepped access to the first floor of the extension and through to the Manor House.
    • There is a steep slope on the approach, shown in photograph 1, and a clearly marked slight ramp in front of the entrance.
    • There is a phone immediately to the left of the entrance which is 145cm high. It can be used to call a member of staff as the second entrance door may be key-code locked.

Outside Access (Extension - Front/Rear Stepped Entrances)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the extension.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Extension.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • 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 key card reader is 115cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The exit push pad or push button is 144cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The entrance at the front of the extension which is detailed in this section is shown in photographs 1-5.
    • There is a similar entrance to the rear, however with stepped and ramped access shown in photographs 6-11.T
    • The entrance doors are identical, however there are 7 clearly marked steps used to access it, with the highest being 14cm high. Alternatively, there is a narrow path with steps and steep ramps.

Reception (Student Information Centre/Student Services & Reception)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located immediately beyond and to the right of the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Manor House main entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 123cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/09/2022.
    • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
    • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There are sofas only in the waiting area.
    • The coffee table is 41cm high.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
    • There is sloped/ramped access to all ground floor offices in the Manor House Extension.
    • There is stepped access to the first floor of the Extension (offices F31-F56) and the whole of the Manor House (student services/ assessments services, offices).
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There are seats with armrests on both sides at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
    • Photograph 7 shows the boardroom on the first floor of the Manor House. The table is 66cm high and there are chairs with armrests. Photographs 8-10 show Student Services/Assessment Services and Guildford Employability on the ground floor of the Manor House. The bell at the entrance is 137cm high and there is stepped access to the room. Photograph 11 shows Assessments on the ground floor of the Extension. There is a post-box 90cm high and 'speak-thru' 145cm high.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible spaces/offices on the ground floor of the extension area: G33, G39, G41-48 and G49 (Assessments).

Other Floors (Manor House Staircase)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located beyond the Manor House main entrance and reception.
    • The stairs are approximately 7m from the Manor House entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
  • Other Information View
    • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are boardroom. offices F03-F11, F13- F20 and T01-T10, F02, F12, F21.
    • The staircase and signage is shown in photographs 1-6. The first 2 steps of the staircase are used to access the stepped/ramped level change into the Extension, which is to the right once past them. Photographs 7-10 show a narrow staircase leading off the landing of the main staircase. The steps are 20cm high, 19cm deep and are unmarked in sections. There is a handrail on the left which is easy to grip only on the first set of stairs. These stairs access offices/study spaces: T01-T10 and F02, F12, F21. These are rarely used by students.

Other Floors (Manor House Extension)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located close to the internal link through to the Manor House.
    • The stairs are approximately 31m from the Manor House main entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
  • Other Information View
    • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices F31- F56 on the Extension's first floor and the Manor House (not step-free).
    • Photographs 1-4 show the staircase. There is a similar staircase to the other end of the Extension, by the side ramped entrance. There is a key-coded door at the top to access the second floor. It is shown in photographs 5-8.

Step(s) (Access to Student Services/ Assessment Services/ Employability)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located to the left from the Manor House reception.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access Student Services/ Assessment Services/ Employability and the Legal Advice Centre (G04).
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Manor House to Extension)

  • Ramp / Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope located beyond the first 4 steps of the main staircase in the Manor House.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the Extension.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) located to the right from the main staircase.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the Extension.
    • There is/are 7 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
    • Photographs 1-3 show the steep ramp and doorway through to the Extension after the 7 steps. The 3 steps at the doorway (65cm wide) to the steep ramp are clearly marked. The 7 steps are shown in photographs 4-6. Before the doorway through to the extension there is slight ramp and step to a meeting room shown in photographs 7-9. There is a handrail on the left-hand side and a shallow 7cm step at a low doorway which is only 177cm high.

Step(s) (First Floor)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor of the Manor House.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access offices F6-F10, F14 and F15.
    • There is/are 10 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
    • The steps are shown in photographs 1-2.
  • Stepped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor, close to the Manor House's main staircase.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the second floor of the Extension.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
    • The steps are shown in photographs 3-4.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located on the first floor at the top of the main staircase.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m from the Manor House entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • This toilet is shown in photographs 1-5. There is a 2cm lip on entry to the toilet.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located on the ground floor of the Extension.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 27m from the Manor House main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The male toilet is located on the first floor in the same location. The toilets are shown in photographs 6-12.