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Overview

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• About View
  • Victoria Mill is a large building with four floors.
  • There is one main lift and two main staircases within the building.
  • The levels are signed 0, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There is a mezzanine level where the reception desk is located at the main entrance. There are stairs and a platform lift to access levels 0 and 1.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Burnley Central.
  • The nearest bus station is Burnley Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
• Victoria Building has three entrances.
• The right side Learner Entrance provides step-free level access to level 0. There are key card activated automatic double doors available at this entrance.
• The Main Entrance provides step-free level access to reception on the mezzanine level. There is a double automatic door and a key card activated single automatic door available.
• The left side Learner Entrance provides step-free level to level 0. There is a double automatic door and a key card activated double door. The approach to this entrance is via a steep slope.
• The right and left entrances are named as Learner Entrance and the front entrance is named as the Main Entrance.
• The right and left Learner Entrances provides step-free level access to the level 0, the canteen, social space and teaching spaces.
• The Main Entrance is on Trafalgar Street and has step-free level access. This entrance gives access to the mezzanine level between level 0 and 1. There is a platform lift to overcome the stairs.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all levels.
• To overcome the stairs leading from reception level to level 0 and 1 there is a platform lift.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth. Some corridors have flooring with a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• There is wall mounted signage is some circulation areas.
• There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all levels.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all levels.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on level 0 and level 1.

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Campus Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to left side of Victoria Mill.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 432cm (width) x 231cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 136cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the Victoria Mill right side Learner Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Right Side Learner Entrance

• This entrance is located to the right side of Victoria Mill.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located to the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 113cm.
• The key card reader is located at the second door.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 188cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 98cm to 110cm from the floor.
• At the time of survey (May 2026) the touchscreen was unavailable.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Canteen

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• Location and Access View
  • The Canteen is located on level 0, ahead and to the left of the right side Learner Entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 171cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus types include: wall-mounted and menu boards.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the tray rail is 83cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Platform Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the main entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The mezzanine reception level, level 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 93cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Main Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on level 0, to the rear of the social space, on entering from the right side Learner Entrance.
• The distance from the right side Learner Entrance is 45m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 149cm (width) x 130cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located on the level 0, to the rear of the social space .
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The levels 0, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 0, to the left of the right side Learner Entrance.
  • The distance from the right side Learner Entrance is 19m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 247cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 187cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Level 0 Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations on level 0.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1, ahead and to the left from the platform lift .
  • The distance from the platform lift is 33m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 162cm (width) x 239cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.