Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Integral Offices.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the lower level of Mulberry Court.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the upper level of Mulberry Court.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the upper level of Mulberry Court.
- There is not an accessible toilet in this building.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From M62 at the end of the Motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
The postcode to use for satnav is L3 5TR. - There is no visitor parking at the site.
The nearest parking is the Visitor Car Park (Campus Map Car Park 14) (opens in new tab) on Mount Pleasant. - For more information on Highways England traffic information please click here (opens new tab).
- From M62 at the end of the Motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stops are located along Oxford Street. The University 699 Service stops at this stop.
There are many bus stops and bus routes that serve the campus and the surrounding area, including routes 6, 7, 61, 75, 76, 79, 80, 86, 699. - For more information on Merseytravel Buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
- The nearest mainline railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, which is approximately 1 km (0.6 miles) or 15 minutes walk from the University. Buses to the campus run from Elliot Street, close to the station. Liverpool Central or Edge Hill Merseyrail Train stations are within a similar travel distance.
- For more information on Merseyrail please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more details on how to get to the campus, please see the University's website Visiting the University page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more details on parking at the campus including charges see the University's website Visitor Car Parking page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information and updates on public transport in the Liverpool City Region, please see the Merseytravel website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on national bus company Arriva who operate a dedicated route traveling between the University city centre campus and the student village (bus service 699) please see their website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Services Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 795 0319.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Human Resources please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 794 6771.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on University Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
- The main University switchboard number is 0151 794 2000.
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 and staff.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front 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 not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Mount Pleasant Car Park.
- The car park is located to the right of the building.
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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.
- The parking is permit only (staff).
Site/Campus Car Park (Mount Pleasant)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Mount Pleasant.
- 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 clearly marked.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 450cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- Payment machines are located at the main entrance to the car park/502 Teaching Hub.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 35m from the Mount Pleasant.
- The barriers to enter the car park have a touchscreen you have to press to receive a ticket. This touchscreen is 130cm in height.
Outside Access (Lower Level Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right of the building.
- This entrance gives access to lower level offices.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 147cm .
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 125cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 68cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is/are 13 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Approach (Upper Level Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Outside Access (Upper Level Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the upper floor area.
- This entrance gives access to upper level offices.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 138cm .
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
- There is/are 14 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 24cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Getting Around
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- Photographs 1 and 2 show the lower level area. Photographs 3 and 4 show the upper level area.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located in front of you on entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the upper level area.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The toilet can be seen in photograph 1.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located in front of you on entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the upper level entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.