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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include part time courses in :- Archaeological Studies, Classics, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, English Literature, Geology, History, History & Philosophy of Art and Psychology.
Related link University Library website.
Http://www.kent.ac.uk/library/tonbridge/index.html

Comments View
- The Tonbridge Centre is located on the first floor of the Kent Adult Education Services Building, and shares some of its facilities.
- By prior arrangement, classes could be scheduled to be held in ground floor rooms if there are prospective students unable to access the first floor.

Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Tonbridge.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest National Rail station is Tonbridge.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Parking)

Photos

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the rear of the venue, accessed off Danvers Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building facing the public library.
There is not level access into the venue.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are double.
The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
Other View
- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are university teaching rooms and library.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the stairs.
The lift is a chair stair lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.

Reception

There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The lighting levels are medium.
The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The desk/counter is staffed.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

Photos

There is not level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.

Comments View
- Photographs 1 and 2 show one of the teaching rooms on the first floor.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show a social space with drinks vending machine on the ground floor.
- This is within the adult education centre, but available to university students if not in use for teaching.

Library

This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 21 days to process an order.
The library does not have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

Comments View
- The Tonbridge Centre Library is unstaffed, but it is open for collecting and returning books. University of Kent office staff can help with enquiries.
- Phone 01732 352316 or email [email protected] to check if the Library is open before you make a journey.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, opposite the Kent Adult Education Services reception, to the left from the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 172cm (5ft 4in x 5ft 8in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 131cm (4ft 4in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- The toilet flush is by pull chain.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, to the left after the main entrance, opposite the Adult Education Centre reception.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the first floor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- The accessible toilet is also used by male staff visitors.