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Greenwich Students' Union - Dreadnought Building

Dreadnought Building, University of Greenwich, 30 Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9LS

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Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is East Car Park.
    • The car park is located to the side of the building, access via Park Row.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Park Row Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Park Row, opposite the campus.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Park Row.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Park Row.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a dedicated car park for University Disabled permit holders - access required from Security via telephone. Members of the university can obtain a fob to operate the barriers.
    • There is vehicle access off King William Walk between the TfL bus stops. The Bus stops directly outside buildings Romney Road and King William Walk.
    • The nearest public car park is Cutty Sark Gardens.

Site/Campus Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Park Row.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Queen Anne building and Queen Mary 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 330cm x 470cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors and staff.
    • 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 not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.

Approach (Romney Road To The Romney Road Side Entrance)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is loose chippings.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach .
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 87cm.
    • The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
  • Step(s) View
    • The details here are from the gate leading into the University area from Romney Road to the right of the building as you face it from here. There is also a gate leading off Romney Road directly in front of the building. but the slope here has a cobbled surface, and there is also a kerb (shown in photograph 4).

Outside Access (Romney Road Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the Romney Road side of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left and right, as you face the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Outside Access (Riverside Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off College Way.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left and right, as you face the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 4 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Lift View
    • The handrails do not cover the lower slope.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located on the ground floor of the Dreadnought Building, centrally to the room.
    • The reception point is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Romney Road entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 98cm .
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • There are plenty of tables and seats around the ground floor that are available.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • There are two corridors than run off either side of the main ground floor area of the Dreadnought Building. The doors to access the corridors are single, manual and are held open. They both measure 76cm wide. These have various offices for staff, student group meeting rooms and studios/spaces.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and wood.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Floor plans/maps are available.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
    • There are various different seating areas (seats with no armrests and coffee tables, sofas, benches with tables) around the ground floor of the Dreadnought Building /Student Unions. There are rooms where students can seek advice from staff during term-time and adjoining offices which can provide information about student activities.

Multi-Faith Space

  • There are prayer rooms. They have carpeting on the floors. There is spacing marked on the floor to keep people separate due to covid-19.
  • The doors have a width of 74cm. Both entrance doors are identical.
  • There is a curtain dividing the room into two areas with the separate entrances.
  • There is a set of shelves for personal belongings to be kept.

Radio Studio & Media Suite

  • There are two single, heavy manual doors to access the studio with the first measuring 75cm and the second 86cm.
  • The table has a height of 76cm and there are various adjustable seats with armrests on both sides.
  • There is a media suite next door which has a door width of 75cm to enter. It has a screen to take pictures/videos, a sofa and a desk space that is 70cm high.

Meeting Room(s)

  • Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
  • The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • There are three separate entrance doors, and a movable partition, which can create a separate bookable room called the Board Room. There are also three other small student group rooms which have similar tables and chairs for meetings/group discussions.
  • Comments View
    • There is also a postgraduate room that has a coffee table that is 45cm high, various different armchairs ranging from 45cm high, a sofa, a stool, a white board and lockers. The door width is over 75cm.