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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Faculty of Social Sciences and Law: School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies - Sociology Politics and International Studies (SPAIS) SPAIS (Office).

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University of Bristol campus is located in the St Michael's Hill area of Bristol, in the centre of the City.
    The campus can be reached by using the M32 from the M4 and M5.
    Exit the M4 at junction 19, signed for the M32 and follow the M32 southwest into Bristol.
    Continue onto the A4032, and continue straight on to the A4044 (Bond Street).
    At St James Barton Roundabout take the 2nd exit, onto Marlborough Street (B4051).
    Continue to follow Marlborough Street, passing Bristol Royal Infirmary and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
    Take the left hand lane and continue straight ahead at the traffic lights.
    Continue along Park Row, and turn right onto Woodland Road.
    Proceed up the hill to the crossroads.
    At the crossroads turn right onto Tyndall Avenue, at the centre of the campus.
  • Parking in building car parks is by permit only. Blue Badge holders require a permit to park in university car parks.
    On-street parking and public car parks are available in the St Michael's Hill area. On-street parking is time limited, however Blue Badge holders are not subject to any charges of time limits.
• By Bus View
  • The 9 and 72 bus services from Bristol Temple Meads train station run a combined frequency of every 15 minutes at peak times and stop at Tyndall Avenue on the University campus. The journey takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
    The number 8 service from Bristol Temple Meads train station runs at least every 10 minutes at peak times and stops by The Berkeley pub on Queen's Road opposite the Wills Memorial Building before heading towards the Richmond Building (Students' Union) and Clifton village. The journey takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
    The 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the One bus services all stop in the Park Street, Triangle, Whiteladies Road area, a couple of minutes away from the University.
    The Bristol Unibus service connects the Stoke Bishop halls of residences with the University campus and city centre.
• By Train View
  • The nearest mainline station to the University is Bristol Temple Meads. Buses and taxis are available from the station to the campus. Bristol Temple Meads is served by CrossCountry, GWR, and South Western Railway.
    The nearest local train station is Clifton Down. There are no direct buses from the station to the campus. Clifton Down is served by GWR.
• Useful Links View
  • University Parking Information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • FirstGroup Bristol Route Map.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries Bristol Temple Meads.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0117 331 0444.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Study Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Health and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0117 954 6640.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Parking at Residences please click here (opens new tab).

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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 at the rear of the venue.
  • 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 490cm x 520cm (16ft 1in x 17ft 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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the rear 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.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 290cm x 500cm (9ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Priory Road.
• 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 and stepped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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 6 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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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• 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 steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 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 the right going up the step(s).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the lower ground floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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LG.05 Common Room

• The common room is located to your left on entrance via the side entrance.
• The doors is automatic and opens away from you.
• It is activated via push pad at a height of 95cm.
• There is written signage for the common room.
• The common room has sofa's with armrests, armchairs and bench seating.
• There is a coffee table at a height of 45cm.
• There is a sink at a height of 92cm.
• The tap is a mixer tap with lever controls.

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Other Floors (Ground, First and Second 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 right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m 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 moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are teaching rooms and offices.

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Other Floors (Lower Ground and Ground Floors)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and G.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance via the side entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the side entrance.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • 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 the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Reception (SPAIS Reception)

• SPAIS Reception is located on the first floor.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 high (110cm+).
• 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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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • Access into the shower is by a medium height step.
  • The shower has a height adjustable shower head.
  • The control for the shower is twist and turn.
  • There is a dry bench.
  • The height of the bench is 48cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the side entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the side entrance.
  • 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 209cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 10in).
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
• 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the side 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.