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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a lecture theatre, teaching rooms and seminar rooms.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• 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 not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 557cm x 182cm (18ft 3in x 5ft 12in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on St Michael's Hill.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The markings for the bays on St Michael's Hill are faded.
  • On-street parking is limited to 2 hours between 08:00 and 18:00.
  • Parking restrictions do not apply to Blue Badge holders.

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Approach - St. Michael's Hill

• Coming from up the hill there are 15 deep steps and a steep slope with handrails on the right hand side (shown in photographs 1 - 3).
• Coming from downhill there are 10 deep steps with a handrail on the right hand side (shown in photograph 4).
• Coming from the road and on-street parking there is a steep slope followed by 5 deep steps (shown in photographs 5 and 6) or a steep slope (shown in photographs 7 and 8).

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Approach - Biomedical Science Building and Old Park

• There is not step free access to Park Place.
• There are 15+ deep steps from the rear of the Biomedical Sciences Building and the Chemistry Patio, clearly marked with no handrails (shown in photograph 1).
• From Old Park there are 14 deep steps, unmarked and with no handrail (shown in photograph 2).
• Both sets of steps lead to a steep slope on Park Place, which leads to the back entrance to Lecture Theatre 1.4 (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
• Beyond the back entrance to Lecture Theatre 1.4 there are 3 medium height steps without handrails (shown in photographs 5 and 6).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Park Place.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 139cm (4ft 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 gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button to unlock the door in order to exit the building.
  • The height of the push button is 105cm.

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Outside Access (Back Entrance to Lecture Theatre 1.4)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Park Place, to the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is 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 single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • 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 to the right as you face 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button to unlock the door for exit.
  • The height of the push button is 98cm.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance / Toilets)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building, off Park Place.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 62cm (2ft).
• 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 medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button to unlock the door for exit.
  • The height of the push button is 98cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to rooms 1.1a, 1.1b and the stairwell in the left hand side of the building.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps in level change 2 are shown in photographs 4 and 5.
  • There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the first floor leading to room 2.1 and the right hand side of the building.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps in level change 2 are shown in photographs 6 and 7.
  • There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the second floor, with 5 steps leading to room 3.1 and 3 steps leading to 3.0 and the right hand side of the building.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps in level change 3 are shown in photographs 8 and 9.
  • There are 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 good 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 fixed loop.
  • There are fixed hearing loops in room 1.1a and the lecture theatre.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Theatre 1.4)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front and at the back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 84cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 66cm and 74cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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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 rear of the building as you enter via the main entrance, beyond the level change.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.
  • There is a similar staircase in the right hand side of the building, to the left as you enter via the rear entrance and toilet entrance (photographs 4 and 5) .
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all areas of the building except the lecture theatre.

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Accessible Toilet (Rear Entrance)

• 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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear entrance / toilets entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter via the rear entrance / toilets 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 196cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 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 medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Rear of Lecture Theatre 1.4)

• 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, tactile, Braille and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the back entrance to Lecture Theatre 1.4.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead on the right as you enter via the back entrance to Lecture Theatre 1.4.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 198cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 6in).
  • 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 78cm (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 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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
• 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are standard female and male toilets at the rear of the lecture theatre and on the ground floor of the right hand side of the building.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the lecture theatre, on the right as you enter via the rear entrance to Lecture Theatre entrance.
  • There is a male 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 4m from the rear entrance to Lecture Theatre.
  • 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.