Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; a social space bookable by staff only, including a kitchen, a dining area and a casual seating area.
- The building also has studio apartments and flats available for visiting professors and guests of the university.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located ahead and to the left from the accessible entrance.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located ahead and to the left as you enter from the accessible entrance.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located 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 University of Bath is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
From the M4 Junction 18, take the A46 towards Bath for 10km.
At the junction with the A4 turn right onto London Road West (A4) and follow the road for 2km to the junction with Cleveland Place.
Take the left hand lane (signed for through traffic) across the bridge and straight ahead onto Bathwick Street (A36), after 750m bear right at the junction with the Warminster road and continue up the hill to the roundabout.
Take the first turning up Bathwick Hill which is signposted University of Bath and American Museum.
At the top of the hill keep straight ahead onto Claverton Down Road.
The clearly marked turning is 50m on the left.
There is a one-way system in operation on the campus. - There is permit parking available in East and West Car Parks, as well as various other car parks around the campus.
Pay and Display parking is available in the East car park extension, South car park PA and car park PG to the side of the Sports Training Village. - For more information on campus car parks please click here (opens new tab).
- The University of Bath is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
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By Bus
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- Bath Unibus, operated by First Buses, has two routes U1 and U2.
The buses drop off at Arrivals Square in the centre of the campus.
Bath Unibus Service U1 runs between the University of Bath, the City Centre and Oldfield Park, and runs 24/7.
A reduced frequency U1 service runs during the university holidays.
Bath Unibus Service U2 runs between the University and Oldfield Park during the university term time. - For more information on the Bath Unibus services to the university please click here (opens new tab).
- Bath Unibus, operated by First Buses, has two routes U1 and U2.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Bath Spa.
- Bath Spa Station is located in the centre of the city, approximately 1.5 miles west of the campus.
Bath Unibus Service U1 can be taken from the station to the campus.
There are frequent train services from London, Bristol, the southwest and South Wales to Bath Spa Railway Station. - For more information on trains to Bath Spa please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Bath Spa Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Please see the Travel Advice page on the university web site for more information on getting to Bath and the Campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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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 not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is East Car Park PE.
- The car park is located off Convocation Avenue.
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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.
Site/Campus Car Park (East Car Park PE)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Convocation Avenue.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Edge, East building and The Lime Tree.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 440cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Edge building.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a ramp with a very easy incline.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 7 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
Outside Access (Main Building)
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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 'Entrance to Esther Parkin Flats 3 and 4'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately before the threshold.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Automatic Door'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 121cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 99cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- 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 immediately before the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter from the main building entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the main building entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is stepped access to all of the first floor of this 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 tiles and laminate.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- 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.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
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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
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
- The door is not push pad activated.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
- 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.
- The height of the dining table is 69cm.
- There are dining chairs with armrests only.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the left from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 79cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 126cm x 155cm (4ft 2in x 5ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 63cm (2ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located ahead and to the left as you enter from the accessible entrance, next to the accessible toilet.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the accessible entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 75cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.