Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Café and Computer Services.
- Related link Watts Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/watts-building-002e05ba-02ed-48cf-a8fb-8018203a3c46
- Related link Cockcroft Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/cockcroft-building-brighton-cockcroft-building
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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 on to 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.
- 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.
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By Bus
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- 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.
- 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.
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By Train
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- 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.
- 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).
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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].
Opening Times (Megabyte Snack Bar)
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 15:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located on the south side of the Watts 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 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 370cm x 550cm (12ft 2in x 18ft 1in).
- 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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Watts Building car park 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 slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- 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 south side of the Watts Building.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Watts Car Park)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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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 sloped access to the car park from the Watts Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the main parts of the campus.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the north side of the Watts Building closest to the Advanced Engineering Building.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Building Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the Watts Building next to the building car park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- 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 a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- The portable hearing loop is located at the enquiries desk.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- The stairs are located immediately beyond the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is a second stairwell located in the left side of the building when entering through the main entrance. There are double, heavy doors to enter the stairwell on all floors, the steps are medium and there are handrails on both sides.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located immediately to your right after the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 150cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not 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 medium.
Entrance (Megabyte Snack Bar)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Watts Building, opposite the lifts and slightly to the right.
- There is step free access 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) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Counter (Computer Services)
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Megabyte Snack Bar Entrance.
- Computer Services is located on the first floor of the Watts Building in the Megabyte café, just beyond the Megabyte café entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter is not 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 a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- 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 medium.
Eating and Drinking (Megabyte Snack Bar)
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Megabyte Snack Bar entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
Toilet with Adaptations (Megabyte Snack Bar)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile, written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Megabyte Snack Bar entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the Watts Building in the stairwell opposite the Megabyte Snack Bar entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- There is not 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 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 115cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of the Watts building opposite the Megabyte snack bar.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 14m from the Megabyte Snack Bar entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.