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Owens Park - Central Administration Building

The University of Manchester, 293 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6HD

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Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
  • This venue is situated in Manchester.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Mauldeth Road.
  • Comments View
    • The Owens Park - Central Administration Building is located on the Fallowfield Campus.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 450cm (9ft x 14ft).
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 15in) from the main accessible entrance.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Outside Access (the side of the buiding, under the walkway)

  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (the side of the buiding, under the walkway)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.

Outside Access (the car park)

  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 150cm (4ft) wide.
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The doors open away from you (push).
    • The doors are single width.
    • The doors are heavy.
    • The door opening is 100cm (3ft) wide.

Level Change (the car park)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft).

Reception

  • The reception desk is 6m (6yd 22in) from the front entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is medium height.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • The desk has a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting level is bright.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep.
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the computer cluster, General Offices and toilets.
  • Comments View
    • The Computer Cluster is open 09.00 - 20.00 Sunday - Thursday, and 09.00 - 22.00 Friday and Saturday.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Comments View
    • The photograph shows the ramp leading up to the car park entrance.