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N Block - Teaching Block

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).
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking (Learning Resources Centre)

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking charges apply to visitors only.
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 598cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 57m (62yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is de Havilland Campus.
    • The car park is located off Mosquito Way.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

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 (N and R Blocks Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the north of the N and R Blocks.
    • This entrance gives access to the N and R Blocks Atrium.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • 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 (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 105cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Entrance (N Block)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off the Atrium on the ground floor.
    • This entrance gives access to N Block.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
    • There are similar entrances in similar locations in this building on the first and second floors.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
  • 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.

Other Floors (N and R Blocks)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located in the Atrium between N and R Blocks.
    • The stairs are approximately 25m from the N and R Blocks entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3 (R Block only).
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Lift (N and R Blocks)

  • The lift is for staff use only.
  • The lift is located in the N and R Blocks Atrium.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the N and R Blocks entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 (R Block only).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 160cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on all floors within M and R Blocks.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on all floors within M and R Blocks.