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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a reception and Visitor Centre.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a glasshouse, Macro Micro Studio, Education Centre, gardens and coffee shop.

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Opening Times (Gardens - March to June, September to October)

• Monday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:30.

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Opening Times (Gardens - July and August)

• Monday 10:00 - 20:30.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 20:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 20:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 20:30.
• Friday 10:00 - 20:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:30.

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Opening Times (Gardens - November to February)

• Monday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Friday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 15:30.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Dundee.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Dundee.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The Botanic Garden is located to the west of the city.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Riverside Drive in front of the Visitor Centre and Glasshouse.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Visitor Centre.
  • 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 available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 390cm x 500cm (12ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the main entrance to the reception and Visitor Centre.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the main entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance (Visitor Centre Reception))

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the upper side of the Visitor Centre.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is 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 single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • 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 between the car park and the Visitor Centre main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Visitor Centre)

• 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 varied.

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• Comments View
  • The visitor centre is located at the main entrance. The main reception is located in the visitor centre.
  • The visitor centre is a split level information and multi-use exhibition centre.

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Level Change (Visitor Centre)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the reception.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Botanic Garden

• The Botanic Garden is a 9.5 hectare site with a wide range of plants, trees, shrubs, lawns, water and herb gardens, tropical and temperate glasshouses, gazebos and sculptures.
• The majority of the main footpaths are over 180cm wide, suitable for wheelchair users, generally level or with slight slopes. Some minor paths have a steep gradient or steps, but are by-passed by paths with a slight slope.
• The main paths are tarmac or concrete slabs, with occasional cobbles at junctions. Other paths are loose stones, loose wood chippings, gravel, compressed earth or muddy.
• There are regular benches along paths and on lawns.
• The gardens have been set out with themed planted areas including the Garden of Evolution, Genetics Garden and Mediterranean, American, Asian, Australia and New Zealand and Native areas.
• There are various sculptures by University students located around the grounds.

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Outside Access (Glasshouses Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you exit the main reception.
  • 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) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm (5ft 3in).
• 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.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Outside Access (Glasshouses Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear end of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • These steps give access to the lawns. There is no direct access from the car park.

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Glasshouses

• The glasshouses are located to the left as you exit the main reception from the visitor centre.
• The glasshouse is split into temperate and tropical areas.
• The main path through the glasshouses is generally a minimum of 100cm.
• There are slight slopes and uneven paving.
• The side paths are a minimum 60cm with slight ramps and steps overcome by ramps.

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Outside Access (Macro Micro Studio)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at 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 key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• 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 light.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the side of the building on the path from the Visitor Centre.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Macro Micro Studio

• This building is a self-sufficient demonstrator prototype "Energy Autonomous Studio", in essence a zero energy laboratory providing an environmentally friendly research venue. It functions as a "living lab", enabling novel design concepts to be tested on a small but realistic scale.

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Other Floors (Macro Micro Studio)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the MacroMicro Studio entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not 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.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the first floor facilities.

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Outside Access (Coffee Shop Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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Eating and Drinking (Coffee Shop)

• 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.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the coffee shop entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 hand held 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 meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located between the car park and main entrance.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 205cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 9in).
  • There is 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 145cm (4ft 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located between the car park and main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Coffee Shop)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the coffee shop entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the coffee shop.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 180cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 11in).
  • 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 95cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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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Standard Toilet(s) (Coffee Shop)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the coffee shop.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the coffee shop entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the coffee shop.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the coffee shop entrance.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.