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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Gym, Sports Hall and Accessible Changing Rooms.
• Related link Cockcroft Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/cockcroft-building-brighton-cockcroft-building

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 15:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Moulsecoomb site is two kilometres from Brighton city centre and five kilometres from Falmer. Moulsecoomb is easily accessible on foot, bike and public transport.
    From the A23:
    1. At the Mill Road roundabout, as you approach Brighton take the left-hand lane signposted Newhaven, Lewes (A27).
    2. At the mini roundabout take the second exit (straight over).
    3. At the next mini roundabout take the second exit (right) onto the A27 eastbound.
    4. On the A27 branch left (signposted Hollingbury Industrial Estate) and then at the roundabout take the first exit onto Coldean Lane, signposted Coldean, Ditchling.
    5. Continue down Coldean Lane until you reach the junction with A270 Lewes Road (large junction with traffic lights).
    6. Do NOT bear left and take the junction to the A27 signposted universities.
    7. Turn right and continue for approximately two kilometres past Wild Park and under the railway bridge.
    8. The Cockcroft and Watts buildings are on your right and Mithras House is on the left, 100 metres further on.
    From the A27 heading east:
    1. Follow the directions above from the beginning, bearing in mind you are already on the A27 heading towards Lewes.
    2. From the A27 heading west
    3. Follow the directions above from point four.
  • Parking is limited on site. There is a permit controlled car park located in front of Mithras House or on the south side of the Watts Building.
• By Bus View
  • The Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company runs services across the city, with tickets for limited services running past our Brighton campuses and a discount for university UniCard holders on all services. Tickets can be bought from bus drivers, online and on mobile phone apps.
    Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company and Compass Travel also operate routes to Eastbourne.
    The university operates an hourly shuttle bus service linking all of our Brighton campuses and Varley Halls during term time. This is free to all staff and students upon production of a university UniCard and operates during term time, see the UB1 timetable for more details.
• By Train View
  • Moulsecoomb station is situated behind the Watts and Cockcroft buildings and is two stops from the main Brighton station. There are up to four trains an hour from Moulsecoomb to Falmer (four minutes' journey time), two trains an hour direct to Eastbourne (35 minutes' journey time) and regular direct and connecting services to Hastings (70 minutes' average journey time).
    Visit the National Rail Enquiries website for timetables and passenger information.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Universities Moulsecoomb campus map webpage for details on travelling to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please visit the Brighton and Hove buses website for more information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more general travel information about Brighton and Hove, please visit the Brighton and Hove Council webpage for travel.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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].
• There are two locations for student services on the Moulsecoomb Campus. One is located in the Cockcroft Building, the other in Manor House.
• 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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Site/Campus Car Park (Watts Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the south side of the Watts Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Watts Building.
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and permit 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.
• 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 Watts Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the main parts of the campus.

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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 staff, visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in 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 available.
  • There is/are 2 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 490cm x 565cm (16ft 1in x 18ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Watts car park.
  • The car park is located on the far side of the Watts Building.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 179cm (5ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located The entrance is located at the side of the building, opposite the advanced engineering building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is not 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a manual revolving door available at this entrance to the right of the main doors. The is also a further manual, heavy, single door that opens both ways on the right hand side. The width is 93cm.

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Outside Access (Sports Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• 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 or 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 the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• 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 1 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.
• Comments View
  • Beyond the main entrance to the left of reception there are entrance barriers with a width of 105cm.

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Reception

• Reception is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

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

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building off of the main corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 24m from the Cockcroft Sports Centre entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a second staircase located within the fitness suite which leads to additional gym equipment.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional gym equipment.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the ground and first floor of the Cockcroft Sports Centre.
  • The fitness suite is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Cockcroft Sports Centre Entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 90cm wide.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor at the front of the building.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Accessible Changing Room

• There is not a Changing Places facility available.
• There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
• The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor of the Cockcroft Sports Centre, off the main corridor to the left of reception.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Cockcroft Sports Centre entrance.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the fitness suite.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 270cm x 318cm (8ft 10in x 10ft 5in).
• The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; a chair/stool, handrails, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
• There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • The changing room is not gendered.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Cockcroft Sports Centre entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the accessible changing room.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 318cm (8ft 10in x 10ft 5in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the accessible changing rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the standard male changing rooms.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 22m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.