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de Havilland Reception

de Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EU

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The de Havilland Campus is situated 1 mile west of the Hatfield town centre. It can be accessed from the north via the A1(M) and from the south via the M25 and A1(M).
      From the St Albans city centre, head east on Victoria Street for 0.5 miles and turn left on the B691.
      Then proceed straight onto the A1057 and continue along this road for another 3.5 miles.
      Then at the roundabout take the first exit onto Mosquito Way and take the first exit again at the at the next roundabout to enter the de Havilland Campus.
      From the Welwyn Garden City centre, proceed south along Parkway for 0.8 miles.
      Then at the roundabout take the second exit onto the A6129 and continue on the A6129 by taking the first exit at the next roundabout.
      Then proceed onto the A1(M), travelling southwards and stay on the A1(M) for 2.2 miles.
      Take the number three exit onto the Roehyde Interchange, and at this roundabout take the third exit onto the A1001.
      Proceed along the A1001 for 0.6 miles and take the first exit onto the A1057 at the Comet Roundabout.
      At the next roundabout take the third exit onto Mosquito Way.
      Then take the first exit at the next roundabout to enter the de Havilland Campus.
    • Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ car park that is located at the end of the road that is to the left as you enter the campus grounds and goes past the Reception building.
      For longer stays in this car park, you will need to pay on the day or you can register with Hozah for parking at a discounted cost.
    • For more information on parking at the University of Hertfordshire please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • There are several bus stops that surround the de Havilland Campus.
      These are located on Albatross Way and St Albans Road West (A1507).
      The bus services at these stops include the 301, 302, 303, 330, 341, 602, 610, 612 Dragonfly, 614 and 644 The Comet, 635, 641, 653 Tigermoth and the 724 GreenLine.
      The providers of these buses include Arrivabus, Greenline, Sullivanbuses and Unobus.
    • For more information on a bus provider please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
    • The nearest Railway Station is Hatfield.
    • The de Havilland Campus is approximately 1.8 miles east of Hatfield station.
      This station is a category B3 station with step free access to platform 1 only, whereas platform 2 can only be accessed via steps.
      This station is served by Greater Northern Rail and Thames Link Railway.
    • For more information on Hatfield train station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Information

Building Parking (de Havilland Reception)

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Site/Campus Car Park (de Havilland Campus)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off of Mosquito Way.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Learning Resources Centre, M Block, N Block, R Block and Hertfordshire Sports Village.
    • 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 21 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 480cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The marked zone is 110cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by anybody.
    • Parking charges apply for all users.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 2 hours.
  • 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 96m (104yd 2ft) from the Learning Resources Centre.

Outside Access (Learning Resource Centre Reception)

  • Entrance View
    • This entrance gives access to Reception, Library, Weston Auditorium, Academic Block and Atrium.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'The Street'.
    • There is step-free 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.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
    • 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 160cm.
    • There are manual double doors to the left of the automatic doors which open towards you (pull), may be difficult to open and have a width of 175cm.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the front of the entrance doors.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off The Street.
    • This entrance gives access to the reception.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Reception'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 260cm.

Opening Times (Reception)

  • 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 Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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 not 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 104cm.
    • 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 no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

First Aid Room

  • The First Aid Room is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • The First Aid Room is approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • The door is single, heavy and opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • There is a bed and chairs without armrests.
  • The height of the wash basin is 93cm.
  • There is no manoeuvring space within the room.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 208cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
    • 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).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet can also be used as the standard toilet.