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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include standard student accommodation with shared bathrooms and pantry areas.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include general parking area, common room and bar facilities and standard accommodation blocks.
• Related link Badock Hall Main Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/badock-hall-main-building-city-of-bristol
• Related link Badock Hall Block 1.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/badock-hall-block-1-city-of-bristol
• Related link Badock Hall Blocks 2 - 5.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/badock-hall-blocks-2-5-city-of-bristol
• Related link Badock Hall Annexe.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/badock-hall-annex-city-of-bristol

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the main university buildings and the city centre follow the A4018 along Whiteladies Road towards Westbury on Trym.
    At the top of the hill head across The Downs open space on Stoke Road, through the traffic lights and take the second turning on the right, Stoke Park Road which is signposted Botanic Garden.
    Badock Hall is approximately 500m down the road on the right.
  • There is limited parking on site for students and visitors.
    The car park is in the centre of the site.
    There are 2 Blue Badge bays and a drop off area.
• By Bus View
  • University buses serve the main university buildings and arrive at the Transport Hub which is on the Hiatt Baker Hall campus.
    From the Transport Hub the route is through the University Hall campus (University Close) and onto the steep footpath leading down to Hollymead Lane.
    There are access paths from the footpath to Badock Hall main building and Blocks 1-6.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Clifton Down Station, located off Whiteladies Road, approximately 1.6 miles from Badock Hall.
    The main railway station, Bristol Temple Meads is approximately 5 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • A useful journey planner including real-time public transport details, fares information and cycle and walking routes.
  • 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.
  • The car park is located in the centre of the site.
  • 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 3 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 584cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 2in).
  • 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 36m (39yd 1ft) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the right as you enter the car park.
• Comments View
  • The Residential Halls have a parking permit system in place.
  • Student Permits are free for Blue Badge holders (or where permission has been granted).
  • Visitors with disabilities do not require a permit but must display their Blue Badge.
  • For more information, please see the Parking at Residences webpage (link in Useful Information).
  • The parking is limited, less than 100 spaces for 443 students plus staff. There are also over 70 covered bicycle stands.
  • All access within the site is sloping or stepped.

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Building Parking (Additional for Blocks 6 - 10)

• 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.
  • The car park is located in front of blocks 9 and 10.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • 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 not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Getting Around (Badock Hall Site)

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• Access View
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the main building from the car park.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a steep slope, with no handrails, for access to the path leading to the main building and annexe from the car park.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is a steep roadway leading from the car park to the service area for the main building and blocks 2 - 5.
    The steps in level change 1 are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
    The roadway is shown in photograph 3.
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the Blocks 6 - 10 area of the site from the main car park.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • These steps are shown in photograph 4.
    There is a handrail on the right covering all steps.
    There is a handrail on the left covering the top 10 steps only.
    There are ramped steps throughout the upper blocks.
    The steps are shallow and the slope of each step is steep.
    The ramped steps have a handrail.
    The side of the handrail varies from left to right.
    The ramped steps are shown in photographs 5 and 6.
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower blocks from the main building.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • These steps are shown in photograph 7.
    The steep roadway also gives access to these blocks and overcomes the steps.
• Comments View
  • The site is on a steep hill with stepped access throughout.

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Blocks 6 - 10

• Blocks 6-10 are situated on a steep slope above the main car park. There are steep ramps and flights of steps on the joint approach to all the blocks as detailed in the Getting Around (Badock Hall Site) section.
• All units are catered, with the dining facility in the main building. There are no accessible rooms within any of the blocks.

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Outside Access (Block 6 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block 6.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is not 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 55cm (1ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located on the pathway leading from the car park to the entrance.
  • There is / are 15+ 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a handrail on the right going up for the first 14 steps.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up for the remaining 3 steps.
  • The step in the doorway is not clearly marked.

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Outside Access (Block 7 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block 7.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading from the car park to the entrance.
  • There is / are 14 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).

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Outside Access (Block 8 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block 8.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 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 not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a handrail on the right going up for the top 2 steps.

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Outside Access (Block 9 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block 9.
  • 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 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 single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• 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 steep.
  • 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 left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 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 medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is 1 step on the pathway which is clearly marked.
  • There is 1 step in the doorway which is not clearly marked.

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Outside Access (Block 10 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block 10.
  • 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
• 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/slope gradient is steep.

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Getting Around (Blocks 6 - 10)

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• Access View
  • There are not 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 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 all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Block 7)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the Block 7 entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single 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 are similar stairs in all blocks.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all areas of the blocks.

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Accommodation (Blocks 6 - 10)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • None of the blocks have accessible rooms and there is no accessible route from any other part of the site.
  • Accommodation is mainly single rooms with a shared bathroom/toilet facility, although there are a small number of ensuite rooms.
  • The ensuite showers are height adjustable but have a step to access.
  • All catering is in the main building which is 500m away from Blocks 7 and 8 and further from the other blocks.
  • Access to the main building is down the steps and steep ramps.
  • The rooms illustrated are 6007 (ensuite) and 7003 (standard).
  • There are standard bathroom facilities with showers, toilets, sinks and a bath on all floors of all blocks, shared between 8-10 rooms.
  • There is 1 deep step up into each shower cubicle. There is then 1 deep step down into the shower tray.

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Pantry

• There is a pantry on all floors of all blocks.
• The pantry surveyed was on the first floor of Block 7.
• The door opens away from you (push), and is heavy.
• The door is single.
• The clear opening width is 71cm.
• The height of the worktops is 93cm.
• There is a sink.
• The height of the sink is 93cm.
• The taps are separate twist/turn.
• There is a fridge.
• The height to the top of the handle is 81cm.
• There is a microwave.
• The height to the top control is 113cm.
• There is also a kettle and toaster placed on the worktops.
• The height of the plug sockets is 117cm.