Access Guide
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
- No secure parking is available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
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Residence Information
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- The residence surveyed was Osbourne House.
- Osbourne House a single building, providing student accommodation in flats and studio style.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 18 rooms in total.
- There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
- Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is not a deaf alert system available on request.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Osborne House is on the edge of the main campus, which is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
From the M4 Junction 18, take the A46 towards Bath for 10km. < br> 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.
Bathwick Hill becomes Woodland Place At the top of the hill keep straight ahead, onto Oakley, then take the next left onto Woodland Grove.
At the end of Woodland Grove, turn left onto The Avenue.
The Entrance to Osborne House is approximately 130m on the left. - There is parking available for permit holders in front of the building.
On 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).
- Osborne House is on the edge of the main campus, which is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The North Road bus stops are close to the building, and are served by both Bath Unibus routes U1 and U2.
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).
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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 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.
- The car park is located at the 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 not accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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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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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
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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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- There is a car park but there are no marked parking bays of any kind.
- There is also plentiful unmarked street parking available on The Avenue.
Outside Access (Left Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building and courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to entrance corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- 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 158cm (5ft 2in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
- 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 67cm.
- 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 at the entrance to the courtyard.
- There is/are 4 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 23cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Right Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right of the courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to entrance corridor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
- 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 68cm.
- 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 at the entrance to the courtyard.
- There is/are 4 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 23cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is wood and vinyl.
- 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 the majority of corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
Other Floors (Left Entrance)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located at the end of the entrance hall.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the left entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground and first floor.
- 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 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are 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 good.
Other Floors (Right Entrance)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located immediately in front of the entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the right entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground and first.
- 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do 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 good.
Kitchen/Dining Area
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 90cm.
- 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.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards, the refrigerator, the freezer and the sink.
- The height of the dining table is 72cm.
- There are dining chairs without armrests only.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in 2 South building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the left entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The shared toilet is located first floor, right side of the building.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the top of the stairs.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.