Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; assistance with student accommodation queries and this building has two laundry facilities.
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 Brendon Court Blue Badge Parking, Car Park K.
- The car park is located off Quarry road.
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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 a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located off Quarry Road to the left of the West Operations Office.
Site/Campus Car Park (Brendon Court Blue Badge Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Quarry Road adjacent to Brendon Court and 1 West North.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Brendon Court and 1 West North.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 432cm.
- 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 not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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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 Brendon Court central entrance.
- One of the 4 bays illustrated is a single Blue Badge parking bay on the opposite side of Quarry Road, adjacent to building 1 West North, it is 7 meters from 1 West North entrance.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park K)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the north end of Brandon Walk.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Wolfson accommodation block.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- Parking charges apply to visitors only.
- 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 not step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Wolfson east entrance.
Outside Access (East Side Laundry Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the east side of the building.
- This entrance gives access to laundry facilities.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped and 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 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 130cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- 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 from Quarry Road to 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.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately in front of the entrance.
- 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 13cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Lift
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- The laundry floor is tiled.
The East Laundry has washing machines, and one drier, at lower level.
Controls are 95-107cm high.
The payment card top up machine controls are 98 - 128cm high.
Payment can also be made by app.
- The laundry floor is tiled.
Outside Access (West Side Laundry Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building facing Quantock Terrace.
- This entrance gives access to the west side laundry.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'West Side Laundry'.
- 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 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 104cm.
- 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 93cm.
- 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 to the left of the entrance, off the main sloped path at the side of the building.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Lift
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- The floor in this laundry is vinyl.
This laundry only has washing machines at the lower level.
Controls are 102 -113 cm high.
Payment is by card only.
Seating without armrests is available.
- The floor in this laundry is vinyl.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - West Operations Office)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Quarry Road.
- This entrance gives access to The West Operations Office.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'West Operations Office'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 104cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- 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 slight.
- There is 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 ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the door.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- 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 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left of the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in 1 West North building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in 1 West North building.