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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Media Centre which has a social space, a student radio station, CSR studio/ editing suite and meeting rooms.
• The Media Centre is situated on the first floor of the building which also contains The Venue on the ground and lower ground floors.
  There is no lift at the entrance to the Media Centre but the first floor can be accessed by the lift in the foyer of The Venue.
  This will need to be by prior arrangement as the Venue is usually closed to the public during the opening hours of the Media Centre.
  Visitors using the lift will be accompanied by a member of staff.
• Venue link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here (Getting to the Media Centre)

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• By Road View
  • The building is in the south section of the Canterbury Campus, which is approximately 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
    The building can be reached from the pedestrianised central campus area or from the access road off University Road. University Road connects with the A290 Whitstable Road.
  • The nearest car park for Blue Badge holders and university Pink zone permit holders is Eliot Car Park to the west of the building.
    This is reached from the turning off University Road.
• By Bus View
  • There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
    The nearest bus stops are on Giles Lane or University Road.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
    This is on the line from London to Kent, including Ashford International.
    There is step-free access into the station building.
    There is step-free access to both platforms by lift.
    Staff are available to assist with portable ramps between the platform and the train.
    There are buses linking the city centre with the University campus, with stops approximately 5 minutes away from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • The University parking map shows the location of the car parks on campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Stagecoach Unibus website shows the route maps and details of the timetable and pricing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail website describes the access and facilities at Canterbury West Station and has links to live departure and arrival information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information (University of Kent)

• For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 823 158.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Admissions Procedures please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 764000.
• To see more information on Canterbury Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 766660.
• Email: [email protected]
• The Accommodation is located in Tanglewood, on Giles Lane.

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Opening Times

• 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.

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• Comments View
  • For out of hours entry a fob is required.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Eliot Car Park.
  • The car park is located off University Road in central campus.
  • Monkswell is another permit only parking area that is within 200 metres.
• 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Eliot Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in central campus to the rear of the Locke Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Eliot College, Venue/ Media Centre, Locke and Jarman buildings.
  • 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 227cm x 504cm (7ft 5in x 16ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Media Centre.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Media Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the Media Centre.
• Comments View
  • To gain access to the surrounding buildings step-free you have to follow the access road round the Locke Building onto the pedestrian footpath in central campus. The road is sloped and uneven.
  • There are no dropped kerbs within the carpark.
  • Photographs 7-10 show the stepped or sloped access out of the car park.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Monkswell)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located opposite the Jarman Building and Venue in central campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Jarman, Venue and Keynes.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Media Centre.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Media Centre.
• Comments View
  • Restrictions are from 8am Monday to 5pm Friday. Pink permit holders are the only ones allowed to park in this car park. Blue Badge holders also can if they hold this permit but there are no Blue Badge bays within the car park.
  • The dropped kerb onto the pavement from the carpark is not levelled and is a shallow step, as shown in photograph 4. The crossing across the road is level/ step-free.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off University Road in central campus, near Eliot car park.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The push-pad to enter is 68cm high to enter and 92cm high to exit.
  • The steps can be bypassed by the level approach from right of entrance as shown in photograph 3. The entrance is on a hill hence the stairs in front of the entrance doors.

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Outside Access (The Venue - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off University Road in central campus.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a gradual slope up towards the entrance.
  • This entrance is only used if the lift is needed to gain access to the Media Centre. The internal linking door from the Media Centre to the Venue on the ground floor can also be used.

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Entrance (Media Centre to Venue - Linking Ground Floor Door)

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• Entrance View
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • The push-pad for the automated door is 88cm high.
  • This door leads from the bottom of the stairwell in the Media Centre to the reception area with the lift at the front of the Venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located in front of the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Venue Lift - To access Media Centre step-free)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located within the ground floor of the venue and the first floor of the media centre.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 135cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 5in).
• 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 does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • The gap to access the rear of the reception desk in the Venue is 81cm.
  • The Venue is on the ground and lower ground floors of the building (photograph 2).
  • The first floor is to access the Media Centre (photograph 1).
  • Staff always accompany people using the lift to control access to the appropriate floors. A key is needed to activate the lift.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a common room area with sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, high tables (varying from 45-90cm in height). This is accessed using manual, double doors from the corridor. It is shown in photograph 6.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the Media Centre.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 193cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 low.
  • 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 low.
  • 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 85cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 94cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the first floor near the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are 3 identical shared standard toilets and 1 staff toilet.