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Summary

Building View
- This building is currently being used for storage.

Getting Here

By Road View
- 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.
  Turn off the A36 on to Jews 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).
By Bus View
- 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).
By Train View
- 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 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.

Building Car Park View
- 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.
Site/Campus Car Parks View
- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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.

Outside Access

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Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free 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 115cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 177cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The exit push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 163cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a ramp with a very easy incline.

Inside Access

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Access and Circulation View
- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Signage View
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
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/sound.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.