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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Student's Union.
• Grand Parade Main Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Grand Parade Main Building.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Grand Parade Main Building.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • When approaching Brighton via the A23, follow the road until you come to a roundabout. Continue straight over the roundabout taking the second exit onto London Road. Follow A23/London Road/Preston Road for approximately 4 miles. Bear left onto Stanford Avenue and then immediately bear right onto Beaconsfield Road/A23. At the traffic lights, turn left onto Viaduct Road. Follow the road for approximately 500m and then turn right onto Ditchling Road before immediately turning left onto Union Road. At the traffic lights, turn right onto Richmond Terrace/A270. Continue about 500m and the venue is on your left.
  • There is Blue Badge parking at the rear of the venue off of Grand Parade Mews.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest stop is the North Road East stop on Gloucester Place. This stop is serviced by the 5, 5A, 5B, 17, 21, 21A, 21E and 22 buses. For buying bus tickets, checking routes and planning your journey use Brighton & Hove’s ‘M ticket’ app, you can also buy a student ticket with a valid student ID.
• By Train View
  • Brighton train station is located approximately 0.7 miles to the west of the venue and is roughly a 15 minute walk away.
• Useful Links View
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on getting here by bus, please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on getting here by train, please see the National Rail website.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 642 619.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student services are located in the Student Centre, Ground Floor, Grand Parade Main Building.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 644 100.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Applications please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 644 644.
• To see more information on Student's Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 642 870.
• Email: [email protected].

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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 building on Grand Parade.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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 card reader/lock is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 117cm (3ft 10in).
• 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 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located off Grand Parade Mews.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 480cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Grand Parade Mews Entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 190cm x 500cm (6ft 3in x 16ft 5in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Kingswood Street.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 190cm x 500cm (6ft 3in x 16ft 5in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Kingswood Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Lift (North)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left after the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, M, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the mezzanine floor, on the first floor, on the second floor and on the third floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 525kg.
• The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 110cm (4ft 1in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, M, 1, 2, and 3.
  • The stairs are located to the left after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 65m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar staircases located beyond reception and beyond the Grand Parade Mews entrance.

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Entrance (Student Union Office)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the mezzanine level, to the right after exiting the lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the lift and this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Entrance (Art Shop)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the mezzanine level, to the right after exiting the lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the lift and this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).

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Reception (Student Union Office)

• The Student Union Office is located just beyond the Student Union Office Entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Student Union Office 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 good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Student Union)

• 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 (Art Shop)

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

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Counter (Art Shop)

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Art Shop Entrance.
• The till is located just beyond the art shop entrance.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of Grand Parade Main Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of Grand Parade Main Building.