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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include seminar rooms, a lecture theatre, a computer workroom, a conference room, a conservatory, a lounge, a kitchen, a social eating area and staff offices.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The venue is located on Church Street in Stratford-upon-Avon.
    The venue can be accessed via the A4390.
    Access to the library itself is via Chestnut Walk, Postcode; CV37 6HQ.
  • There is an open air car park at the rear of the venue, off Chestnut Walk.
    There are no Blue Badge parking bays.
    Parking is free to all staff, students and visitors.
    
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop along Old Town which is approximately 0.1 miles (1 minute walk) from the venue.
    The service route is Tour and is serviced by Stagecoach.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Stratford-upon-Avon which is approximately 0.7 miles (14 minute walk) away.
• Useful Links View
  • For the Google Map location information please click on the link below.
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  • For bus service information please click on the link below.
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  • For train service information please click on the link below.
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Useful Information

• The interactive campus map and link to the mobility map are available here. The interactive map is also available on an app to download to your phone.https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions/index.aspx

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue off Chestnut Walk.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Johnson Library.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Johnson Library.
• Comments View
  • The height of the intercom button at the entrance to the car park is 114cm.
  • The height of the card reader at the entrance to the car park is 100cm.
  • The height of the intercom button and card reader at the exit is 98cm.
  • The intercom button and card reader can both be reached from the car.

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Approach from the Car Park

• The path on the approach to the venue from the car park is steep.
• There are no handrails.

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Opening Times

• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue on Church Street.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).

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Outside Access (Alternative Entrance - Front)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue off Church Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is portable.
  • Please contact a member of staff.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Alternative Entrance - Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 196cm (6ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Reception

• The reception desk is located to the left from the main entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the male standard toilet and lecture hall G05.
  • The width of the ramp is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • This relates to photographs 1 and 2.
  • There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the standard male toilet on the ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • This relates to photograph 3.
  • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the shared standard toilet on the landing between the ground floor and first floor.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • This relates to photograph 4.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors 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.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Level Change (Kitchen and Social Eating Area)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are shared standard toilets, conference room and the computer workroom.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right 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 easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 plow.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 197cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 96cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail.
  • 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 the right.
  • There is not 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 low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 cistern.
  • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 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 87cm.
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to the right from the accessible entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located to the right from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the accessible entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are shared standard toilets located on the landing of the stairs between the ground floor and first floor and first floor and second floor.

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Outside Access (Gazebo - Ground Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side of the Gazebo.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a grass path and stepping stones leading from the car park to the entrance.

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Outside Access (Gazebo - First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the Gazebo.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 13 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Inside Access (Gazebo - Ground Floor)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Inside Access (Gazebo - First Floor)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.