Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Docklands Campus is located in Newham in East London, and is accessible via the A12, A13 and the A406 London circular.
- There is limited parking on campus, and so visitors planning to travel by car should contact the University in advance to arrange a parking space. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport whenever possible. Parking is not available for students during peak hours (8.00am-5.00pm, Monday-Friday), although Blue Badge holders can apply for a peak hours parking permit. All students can apply for an off-peak parking permit, allowing them to use the campus car parks at Docklands and Stratford outside these times.
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By Bus
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- Nearby bus routes include 101, 173, 262, 300, 366, 376, 474 and N551.
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By Train
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- Stratford Station is served by trains from London Liverpool Street to East Anglia. Stratford International Station is served by trains from London St Pancras to Kent and the Continent. The campus can be accessed from both of these via the DLR.
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By Underground
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- By public transport, the Docklands campus is served by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), with trains running every 5-10 minutes from the Cyprus DLR station. Gallions Reach DLR Station can also be used to access the eastern end of the campus (Sports Dock, Aqua East and Longbridge, Marley, Redbridge, Shepherd and Templars Houses).
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Useful Links
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- Please see the Finding Us page on the University website for more information about getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on Visitor parking at the campus, please use the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more information on public transport to the campus.
- 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 and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Appointments for the Disability and Dyslexia Service can be booked via the Student Support Hub.
- To see more information on Student Support Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8223 4444.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8223 4445.
- Email: [email protected].
Site/Campus Car Park (Visitors)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the centre of the campus, next to the East Building East entrance.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are East Building, Felix House, Jamilah House, Kwame House and the Outdoor Gym.
- 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) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 440cm (13ft 1in x 14ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the East Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the East Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the East Building East entrance.
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Comments
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- There is a barrier at the entrance to the campus on University Way off of Gallions Roundabout.
- The drop off point is located directly outside the East Building East entrance.
Site/Campus Car Park (East Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the centre of the campus, to the side of the East Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are East Building.
- 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) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 15 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 440cm (13ft 1in x 14ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the East Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the East Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the East Building East entrance.
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Comments
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- There is a barrier at the entrance to the campus on University Way off of Gallions Roundabout.
- Parking on campus is for Permit Holders only.
- Blue Badge holding staff and students need to apply for a permit to park here. Visitors need to apply for a temporary permit in advance.
Building Parking (University Way / Blue Badge Parking)
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 170cm x 610cm (5ft 7in x 20ft).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on University Way.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off University Way.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- A key card 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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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.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- The stairs are located by the entrance door.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Photographs 3 and 4 show the laundry room on the ground floor.
- Washing machines are at ground level but some of the dryers are higher.
- There is not sufficient manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in the laundry room.