Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in January 2021.
- Most University food outlets are now shut in line with government guidance.
- Opening times of areas are under constant review given the number of people on campus and government guidance.
- External queuing systems are located outside the Fresh Shop and Student Services.
- All buildings have entrances and exits via separate doors to assist with social distancing.
- Hand sanitising stations are at the entrance to all buildings and in each room used for study spaces.
- There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
- The number of people permitted in each room is signed on the door to that space.
- Clearly signed one way systems have been set up both internally and externally around the campus.
- There should be no more than one person in the lift at any time.
- Floor markings and wall signs have been installed to remind people to keep 2m apart.
- Protective screens have been installed across the university.
- Some urinals and cubicles in toilets have been closed to assist with social distancing.
- All showers are available, but the number of people permitted in them is indicated by a sign on the door.
- All staff, students and visitors are expected to wear face masks when inside buildings, unless they are in a single office.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Bath.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
Parking (Platform 1)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main accessible entrance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking (Platform 2)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main accessible entrance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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- There is one designated parking bay in front of the station.
- The dimensions of this bay are 350 cm x 250 cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance opens onto the concourse where the Ticket Office is located.
- It is not possible for a wheelchair user to access either platform from this concourse.
- Access to the Platforms is via the alternative entrances in the car parks.
Outside Access (East Side Car Park - Platform 1)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (East Side Car Park - Platform 1)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives direct access onto Platform 1.
Outside Access (Platform 2 Car Park)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Platform 2 Car Park)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- This entrance opens directly onto Platform 2.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
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Comments
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- The Ticket Office is located to the left end of the station concourse as you enter from Dorchester Street.
- The Ticket Office is open Monday to Friday 05.30-20.30, Saturday 06.00-20.30 and Sunday 07.45-20.30.
- There are ticket machines located directly in front of the Dorchester Street entrance.
Inside Access (Station Concourse)
- There is level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Train Station
- There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
- The station is not staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- This office is located to the left as you face the Ticket Office.
- The train companies operating from within this station are First Great Western and South West Trains.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located in front of the station.
- The taxi rank is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
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Comments
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- Platforms 1 and 2 are accessible to a wheelchair user.
- Shops or services available on Platform 1 are the Tourist Information Centre and the Pumpkin Cafe.
- Shops or services available on Platform 2 are the Pumpkin Cafe Shop and the Dashi Cafe.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1-2.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1-2.
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Comments
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- Access to the platforms from the station concourse is via steps only.
- Ramped access to both platforms is available via the car park entrances.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on Platform 1.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from any member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 300cm x 170cm (9ft 10in x 5ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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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 both sides.
- There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- There is a separate room with baby changing facilities situated next to the adapted toilet on Platform 1.
- There are also standard and adapted toilets situated on Platform 2.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located on Platform 1.
- The female toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on Platform 1.
- The male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- There is a separate room with baby changing facilities situated next to the adapted toilet on Platform 1.
- There are also standard and adapted toilets situated on Platform 2.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the waiting room on Platform 1. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.