Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self-catered student accommodation in 20 houses.
- Park Wood Reception link (new tab) - click here.
- Park Wood Laundrette, Co-op and Student Hub link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here (Getting to Park Wood: Willows Court)
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By Road
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- Park Wood is located to the north side of the Canterbury Campus, accessed via Park Wood Road.
Park Wood Road connects to Giles Lane which runs through central campus and connects the A290 Whitstable Road.
Willows Court is located to the south of the Park Wood Courts. - The Park Wood Courts have a few car parking spaces per court.
The nearest campus car park for visitors (pay and display), University Pink or Blue Permit or Accessible Parking Permit/ Blue Badge holders is the Pavilion Car Park off Park Wood Road.
This is over 200 metres from Willows Court (approximately 500 metres).
- Park Wood is located to the north side of the Canterbury Campus, accessed via Park Wood Road.
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By Bus
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- There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
The nearest bus stop is on Parkwood Road close to the Pavilion and Indoor Tennis and Events Arena.
- There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
There are buses linking the city centre with the University campus, with stops about 5 minutes away from the station.
- The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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.
Building Parking (Park Wood Courts - Willows Court)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders, Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located outside Willows Court.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Park Wood Courts.
- The car park is located outside Reception.
- The restrictions are from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (blue and pink permit holders). There are various small car parks outside all the courts (without blue badge bays), with the main section with Blue Badge bays by Reception. The pay and display/ permit restricted car park (Pavilion) is around 480 metres away from Willows Court.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (House 11)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located facing onto the centre of the court.
- There is stepped 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located at the door (doorstep).
- There is / are 1 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 not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The path around the court that leads to the house is 90cm wide.
- The step into the house are 29cm high.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lighting levels are good.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located in front of the entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the entrance to the house.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- The standard rooms have single beds with storage underneath, a wardrobe with a coat rail 150cm high and a desk 75cm high.
- The doors into the rooms are 68cm wide.
- The rooms share a bathroom on the first floor with a sink 80cm high and a stepped shower. There is a 25cm step in and then a 18cm into the shower tray.
- The houses share a kitchen with all standard amenities.
- Auxiliary Aids: Certain accomodation blocks may be suggested for more space if a resident has an assistance dog. Similarly, if a student/resident has a lot of specialist equipment, an ensuite or studio would be suggested (normally the university will pay the difference in cost).
- Any additional aids for sensory or mobility impairments (vibrating pillows, light alerts, mobile hoists) are the student’s home local authority’s responsibility. However, they can be provided on request in the interim if any issues arise.
Toilet with Adaptations
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located by the entrance on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the main entrance to the house.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.