Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; bookable rooms and a kitchenette.
- The rooms are bookable by staff and students.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Female standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the building, ahead and to the left as you enter from the accessible entrance.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the building, ahead and to the left as you enter from the accessible entrance.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The venue is located 1.5 miles to the west of Bath and half a mile to the south of the A36.
Turn off the A36 on to Jews Street to the south of the A36.
At the end of the road turn left onto Shophouse Road then left again onto Lymore Avenue.
Carry on along this road for 250 metres then turn left onto Dartmouth Avenue.
Go down this road and the venue will be on the left after approximately 200 metres. - There is a small car park available with limited spaces.
- For more information on Google Maps please click here (opens new tab).
- The venue is located 1.5 miles to the west of Bath and half a mile to the south of the A36.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is 250 metres away on Lymore Avenue.
This is served by buses 22 and R2 which provide direct services to and from Twerton, Southdown, Claverton Down and the University of Bath main campus. - For more information on bus fares and timetables please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Oldfield Park.
- The station is 500 metres away off Brook Road and provides direct services to and from Bath Spa, Bristol Temple Meads, Great Malvern, Warminster, Bradford-on-Avon, Gloucester.
- For more information on Oldfield Park railway station details please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on fare and timetable infomation please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- The Disability Service provides study related advice and support for applicants, current students and staff regarding a range of disabilities.
They are based at 4 West. - To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Support are the first point of contact for a range of information and support services.
They are based in The Roper Centre, 4 West, and the helpdesk is open between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday. - To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team are responsible for undergraduate recruitment, admissions and outreach.
They also support the faculties, school and Doctoral College with postgraduate recruitment.
The Admissions Office where the team are based is located on Level 2 of Wessex House. - To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01225 383 019.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Accommodation manages university accommodation for students on campus and in the city centre.
They also advise students and landlords about private renting.
They are located in the West Accommodation Centre in Polden. - To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- Use this map to find accessible parking spaces and routes on the Claverton Down campus.
- To see more information on Campus Accessibility Map please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the 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 not available.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 137cm (4ft 6in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main 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 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- 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 both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'University of Bath 2 The Cabin'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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 131cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The exit push pad or push button is 109cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 64cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- 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 both sides of the ramp.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Kitchen/Dining Area
- There is open access (no doors) into the kitchen/dining area.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 93cm.
- The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
- There are some low level cupboards.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Dartmouth Avenue Block 4.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the building, ahead and to the left as you enter from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the accessible entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.