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St Michael's Park

University of Bristol, Student Houses, Residential and Hospitality Services, The Hawthorns, 14-16 Woodland Road, Bristol, City of Bristol, BS8 1UQ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include 6 separate properties with self catered, standard, student accommodation.
  • St Michaels Park is a terrace of 6 properties, not interlinked.
    The houses do not have level access, all have steps to the kitchen and dining areas and most have steps to bathroom and toilet facilities.
  • The houses are situated in the heart of the campus close to the Arts and Social Science Library and Senate House.
    Students who are less mobile by reason of lack of stamina would find this accommodation especially useful.
    St Michaels Park is affiliated to Manor Hall which is approximately 1km away on Lower Clifton Hill.

Getting Here

  • 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

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • 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 on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on St Michael's Park and Osborne Villas.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The standard on-street parking is not marked into individual bays.
    • The width of the bays is 174cm.
    • There is space for approximately 12 vehicles.
    • On-street parking is limited to 3 hours between 09:00 and 17:00.
    • Parking restrictions do not apply to Blue Badge holders.

Outside Access (28 St Michael's Park Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of 28 St Michael's Park.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is not 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 single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in the doorway.
    • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is a gate on the path leading to the entrance.
    • The clear width of the gate is 86cm.

Inside Access (28 St Michael's Park)

  • 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.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the kitchen in 28 St Michael's Park.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps in level change 1 are shown in photograph 1.
      There are similar steps in 30 St Michael's Park, with handrail on the right going up, for access to the kitchen, shower room, and toilet (shown in photographs 2 and 3).
      There is a similar steps in 29 St Michael's Park, with 4 steps leading to the kitchen and 1 additional step inside the kitchen door (shown in photographs 4 and 5).
    • There is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the kitchen and toilet in 31 St Michael's Park.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps in level change 2 are shown in photographs 6 and 7.
      There are 4 steps to toilet.
      There is 1 additional step leading to kitchen.
      There are similar steps in the same location in 32 leading to the shower room and kitchen (shown in photographs 8 and 9) with 4 steps to shower room and 1 additional step to the kitchen.
    • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the kitchen in 33 St Michael's Park.
    • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps in level change 3 are shown in photographs 10 and 11.
    • 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 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 12-14 show the entrance areas of 28, 32 and 33.

Accommodation

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Rooms are located on the ground floor of each house.
    • 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
    • There are 2 rooms at the entrance level of each house.
    • Room 1 (28 St Michael's Park) and Room 13 (32 St Michael's Park) have en-suite bathroom facilities.
    • All other rooms have shared bathroom and toilet facilities.
    • Photographs 1-3 show the shared bathroom on the first floor of 28 St Michael's Park.
    • Photographs 4-6 show the shared shower and toilet facilities on the ground floor of 30 St Michael's Park.
    • Photographs 7-10 show the shared shower room with toilet on the ground floor of 32 St Michael's Park.

Other Floors (28 St Michael's Park)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the 28 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the 28 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • There are 11 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.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the bathroom and student accommodation on the first floor.

Outside Access (30 St Michael's Park Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of 30 St Michael's Park.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 157cm (5ft 2in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 138cm (4ft 6in).
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is not 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 single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in the doorway.
    • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is a gate leading from the street to the entrance.
    • The clear width of the gate is 90cm.
    • There is 1 shallow step in the gateway.

Kitchen - 30 St Michael's Park

  • The kitchen is located at the rear of the building.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is heavy and single.
  • The clear door width is 69cm.
  • The height of the worktops is 92cm.
  • The height to the top of the hob controls is 96cm.
  • The height to the top oven control is 84cm.
  • There are 2 sinks.
  • The height to the sinks is 92cm.
  • The taps are separate lever controlled mixer.
  • There are 2 fridge/freezers.
  • The height to the top handle of the fridge/freezers is 93cm.
  • There is a microwave on the worktop.
  • There is a washing machine.
  • The height to the top control of the washing machine is 81cm.
  • The height to the washing machine door handle is 50cm.
  • There is a table and chairs.
  • The height of the table is 69cm.
  • The chairs do not have armrests.
  • There is a similar kitchen at the rear of each building.
  • The kitchen in 32 St Michael's Park is shown in photographs 7-9.

Other Floors (30 St Michael's Park)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the 30 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the 30 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • There are 11 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 both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are student accommodation on the first floor.

Outside Access (31 St Michael's Park Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of 31 St Michael's Park.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 141cm (4ft 8in).
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is not 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 single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is a gate leading from the path to the entrance.
    • The clear width of the gate is 100cm.
    • The path from the gate to the entrance is uneven.
    • There is a similar entrance to 29 St Michael's Park.

Other Floors (31 St Michael's Park)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the 31 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the 31 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • There are 11 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 right going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the shared bathroom and student accommodation on the first floor.

Outside Access (32 St Michael's Park Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of 32 St Michael's Park.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • There is not 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 single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is a gateway leading from the street to the entrance.
    • The clear width of the gateway is 99cm.
    • There is 1 shallow step in gateway.
    • The pathway from the gateway to the entrance is uneven tiles.

Other Floors (32 St Michael's Park)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the 32 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the 32 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • There are 11 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.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are student accommodation on the first floor.

Outside Access (33 St Michael's Park Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of 33 St Michael's Park.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is not 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 single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • There is a gateway between the footpath and the entrance.
    • The clear width of the gateway is 86cm.
    • There is a small lip in the gateway.

Other Floors (33 St Michael's Park)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the 33 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the 33 St Michael's Park entrance.
    • There are 11 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 right going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the shared bathroom and student accommodation on the first floor.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.