Access Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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- The Botanic Garden is located to the west of the city.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance (Visitor Centre Reception))
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Entrance
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- 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).
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
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.
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
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- 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.
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).
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.
Outside Access (Glasshouses Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
Outside Access (Glasshouses Rear)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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).
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Comments
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- These steps give access to the lawns. There is no direct access from the car park.
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.
Outside Access (Macro Micro Studio)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Second Set of Doors
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- 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).
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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).
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.
Other Floors (Macro Micro Studio)
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Steps
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- 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.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the first floor facilities.
Outside Access (Coffee Shop Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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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Opening Times
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- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
Accessible Toilet (Coffee Shop)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s) (Coffee Shop)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- 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).
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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.