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Multifaith Chaplaincy (T Block)

Building 12, University of Bolton, University Way, Bolton, BL3 5AB

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include multiple islamic prayer rooms, multi faith rooms and quiet spaces.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • University of Bolton is located to the south east of Bolton town centre, between Derby Street (A579) and Deane Road (A676).
    • There is limited on site parking available throughout the campus for staff, students and visitors.
  • By Bus View
    • Local buses are available to Derby Street and Deane Road.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest railway station is Bolton. From the station follow the A579. The University is signed. After approximately 500m the University is on the right.

Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park (Chancellors Building Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the Chancellors Building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Chancellors 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 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • 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 not have tactile paving.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Chancellor's Building.
    • The nearest designated bay is 53m (57yd 2ft) from the Chancellor's Building main entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the chaplaincy on the ground floor of T Block.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Office and Waiting Room

  • This area is located immediately after the entrance.
  • There is seating available to the right with no arm rests.
  • Coordinating Chaplain Revd Dr Gill Smarts' office is located on the left of this area.
  • The waiting room contains a sideboard with literature at a height of 73cm, shown in photograph 2.
  • There is a coffee table 41cm high with the chairs.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the area.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is a hearing assistance system.

Quiet Room

  • This room is an open multi-use space.
  • There is an 86cm wide, single, light door to enter.
  • This room contains chairs with arm rests, bean bags and tables 69cm high.

Prayer Room

  • This room is an open multi use room set up for Islamic prayer with a curtained off area for a female prayer area.
  • This room has a single, light door 90cm wide.
  • There is a shoe rack near the entrance, just inside the door.

Wudu

  • Wudu facilities are available on Level T1.
  • The female and male Wudu facilities are located to the right as you enter Eagle Tower (T Block) via the main entrance.
  • The male Wudu facilities are 6m from the main entrance.
  • The female Wudu facilities are 8m from the main entrance.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • There are accessible toilets available within Eagle Tower (T Block).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There are standard toilets available within the Eagle Tower.