Access Guide
Introduction
- Basement Floor - The Constitution Unit
Ground Floor - Reception, Council Room, Common Room, Seminar Room, Committee Room, Student Computer Room, PG. Addmisions Office G.08
First Floor - Offices 1.01 - 1.07, Student Administration 1.01
Second Floor - Offices 2.01-2.10
Third Floor - Offices 3.01 - 4.15, (UACES) 3.07
Fourth Floor - Offices 4.01 - 4.02.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- UCL is based in the Bloomsbury area of central London. Most of the buildings are close to the Euston Road (A501) and are located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
- There is on street parking available on some of the streets in and around the UCL area.
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By Bus
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- There are many bus routes that stop close to the University buildings.
The following bus routes stop on Gower Street, outside the main gate:-
10 (Hammersmith Bus Station to King's Cross Station)
14 (Putney Heath to Warren Street Station)
24 (Hampstead Heath to Pimlico)
29 (Wood Green to Trafalgar Square)
73 (Victoria Bus Station to Stoke Newington)
134 (North Finchley Bus Station to Tottenham Court Road)
390 (Archway Station to Notting Hill Gate).
- There are many bus routes that stop close to the University buildings.
The following bus routes stop on Gower Street, outside the main gate:-
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By Train
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- Euston, St Pancras International and King's Cross stations are close to the majority of the University buildings. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The closest tube stations to Gower Street are Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines), Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines), Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadilly line).
There are many other tube stations in the vicinity of the University, including King's Cross St Pancras, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street.
The step-free underground stations nearby are; Euston Square, King’s Cross St Pancras and Tottenham Court Road.
- The closest tube stations to Gower Street are Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines), Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines), Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadilly line).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to UCL, please see the University Maps page of the UCL website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the University by bus or tube.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 0100.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 2036.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Graduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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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 marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available (within approximately 50m of the building).
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 610cm (6ft 7in x 20ft).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Endsleigh Street.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Tavistock Square.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The standard parking bays are for permit holders only.
- Between 08:30 - 18:30 Monday to Friday and 08:30-13:30 on Saturdays.
- There are three Blue Badge bays.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Endsleigh Place.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- 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 136cm (4ft 6in).
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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 136cm (4ft 6in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 5 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 not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The main reception is located in front of you on 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 bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Entrance (31 Tavistock Square)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the computer cluster on the basement floor.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the second floor outside the lift lobby.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The step can be seen in photograph 1.
- There is/are 4 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to staff kitchen on the second floor.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- The steps can be seen in photograph 2.
- There are 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 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.
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Comments
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- The doorway on the first floor encountered upon exiting the lift has a width of only 73cm.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
- 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 left going up.
- There is a landing.
- There is a similar staircase to the rear of the building that goes from B-G-1-2-3-4.
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Comments
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- There is no landing on the stairs between the basement and ground floors.
- The stairs from the second and third floors have handrails on both sides.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to your left on entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the lift lobby on the first floor and on the second floor.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 98cm x 89cm (3ft 3in x 2ft 11in).
- There are not 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 does have a hearing loop 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 bright.
Accessible Toilet.
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Location and Access
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- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the basement 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 179cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 10in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 coat hook.
- The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are female standard toilets facilities on the basement floor.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the basement floor.
- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the second floor and the third floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the basement 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 12m from the lift.
- 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.
Emergency Egress for Building
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Deaf Messaging System
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- The building does have a Deaf Messaging System (DMS).