Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University Campus is located to the south of Leicester City Centre, accessed via University Road. This leads off London Road (A6) and Welford Road (A5199), both of which lead south off of the Inner Ring Road (A594).
- Parking on campus is very limited, but there are several public car parks nearby.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 47, 47a, 48, 48a, 80 and 80a stop on University Road, close to this building.
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By Train
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- Leicester Station is located on the south side of the City Centre, just off the Inner Ring Road. University Road can be reached from here using the 48 or 80 bus. Leicester is on the London - Sheffield and the Birmingham - Stansted lines.
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Useful Links
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- For more information about getting to the Campus, please see the Getting To Leicester page on the University website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more details regarding buses in Leicester, please see the Arriva website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information regarding trains to Leicester, please see the National Rail Enquiries website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on AccessAbility Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 5002.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Undergraduate information please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 5281.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Postgraduate information please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 5381.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Research Postgraduate information please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 229 7652.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 2428.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- 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.
- There are no parking charges.
- The car park is located at the side 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 1 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 260cm x 380cm (8ft 6in x 12ft 6in).
- The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is concrete.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in) wide.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 157cm (5ft 2in).
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are seminar rooms.
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Comments
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- The stairs are only accessible vie a key card fob.
- The computer rooms on the first floor are no longer in use.
Accessible Toilet.
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the left off the main corridor.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.