Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Essex)
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in Colchester.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- The nearest mainline station is Hythe.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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Comments
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- Although not as close as Hythe, most visitors choose to arrive at Colchester North station where bus and taxi connections are more readily available.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking (Visitors Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is at the back of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 550cm (10ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 88m (96yd) from the the rear / car park entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 95m (104yd) from the the rear / car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- For further information, please see theUniversity website parking page.
Outside Access (Square 5 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
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- The automatic door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
- There are manual, double, heavy doors, 186cm wide, which open towards you available next to the automatic door.
Level Change (Square 5 Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the bridge leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).
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Comments
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- The automatic door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
- There are manual, double, heavy doors, 202cm wide, which open towards you, available next to the automatic door.
Level Change (Car Park Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is infrared.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Theatre
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located the rear of the auditorium.
- Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit beside you.
- It is 18m (20yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
- There is movable seating available at the front of the auditorium, so designated spaces can be made available there on request.
- The auditorium can be partitioned to create 2 smaller auditoriums (A and B), which have 4 spaces at the rear each.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the Square 5 entrance as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 1-2.
- The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from Square 5 entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 139cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Square 5 entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the Square 5 entrance as you enter, just past the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 219cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 2in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer 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).
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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 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1, next to the adapted toilet.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Square 5 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1 to the right of the lift as you face it.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Square 5 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The female toilet contains 2 cubicles with doors that open outwards and drop down rails.
- The male toilet contains 1 cubicle with a fixed grab rail.
Additional Info
- 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.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.
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- Staff may receive disability awareness training.