Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Westwood Nursery is a 48 place nursery which caters for children aged between 6 months and school age.
- Services / Facilities within the grounds include; a playground and activity resources for the children attending the nursery.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the nursery.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the nursery.
- There are separate toilets for adults and children.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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 West Car Park PW.
- The car park is located adjacent to building 10 West.
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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 a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located on Quarry Road to the right of the footpath from the road to the nursery.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
Site/Campus Car Park (West Car Park PW)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Quarry Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are West 8 and West 10.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and 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 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
- 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 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 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 50m (54yd 2ft) from the 8 West building entrance.
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Comments
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- There are no on-site payment machines, payment if required is by phone app only.
Outside Access (Front)
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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 front of the nursery.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Westwood Nursery'.
- There is ramped/sloped and 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
- 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 89cm.
- 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 door.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- 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 front entrance door.
- There is/are 9 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 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- 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.
Outside Access (Rear)
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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 rear of the nursery.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is 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.
- 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 72cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Inside Access
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring 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.
- The lighting levels are 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.
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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/sound.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Kitchen/Dining Area (Right of Entrance)
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- The door is not push pad activated.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 89cm.
- The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
- There is no dining table or chairs in the kitchen.
Kitchen/Dining Area (Left of Entrance)
- 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 90cm.
- The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is a knee recess under a work surface.
- A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink and the dishwasher.
- Knee recesses are not at least 80cm wide.
- There are low level cupboards.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
- There is no table or chairs in the kitchen.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right 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 straight ahead from the entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the front entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is no 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 80cm.
- 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 low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 182cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 12in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by storage items.
- There is a flush 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 low.
- 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- 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 and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 121cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Adults)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the building.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located ahead and to the right of the entrance, opposite a kitchen.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the front 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 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
Standard Toilet(s) (Children)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the right of the front entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the front entrance.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 63cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There is no entry door to the toilets.