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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Standard toilet, shower and changing facilities, accessible toilet, shower and changing room, laboratories.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include two all-weather areas to the rear of the building MUGA, one of these contain 3 basketball/netball/tennis markings.
• The other is a football/hockey pitch. It is paved and tarmac surfaces on the approach to these pitches, with a slight incline to the larger pitches. There is some fixed seating outside the pitch. These are benches at 46cm high. There are large metal double gates to enter these areas.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for SZ Teaching Zone 1 please click here (new tab)
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for SZ Teaching Zone 2 - Lab 3 please click here (new tab)

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Waterside Campus is located towards the southeast of Northampton and can be accessed off the A428.
  • The closest car parks to our campus are St John’s Car Park (NN1 1HA) or Midsummer Meadows Car Park (NN1 5NX). Both of these are 5-10 minutes away from the campus.
    These are pay and display car parks and prices can be checked via the Council website.
    Spaces are available at Waterside Campus for Blue Badge holders.
    If you require an accessible car parking space, please contact your university host to book a space for you.
    A Park and Ride system runs from the west side of Northampton – the car park is a short distance from M1 junctions 15a and 16. 
    The Uno buses accept cash and contactless payments on board.
    University Park and Ride services are available with parking at the Park and Ride site is free and a return journey is a reduced rate of £1.20 for pre-arranged university visitors and interview applicants when you show your interview email.
    The address for the Park and Ride is: Claret Car Park and Saints Car Park, Edgar Mobbs Way, Sixfields, Northampton, NN5 5JR.
    Please see the Uno Bus timetables for bus times.  The car park is open from 6.00am – 10.30pm.
    It’s approximately a 2.3 mile journey to the University, taking 15 minutes on average.
• By Bus View
  • National Express and other coach services operate from Victoria Street (please check with your operator to confirm) which is located directly beside the Upper Mounts car park in the town centre.
    Local buses operate from Northgate Bus Station, just off the Market Square in the town centre.
    The Uno 19 and 19A depart from the Drapery to Waterside every 12 minutes
• By Train View
  • Northampton Railway Station is one hour by train from both London Euston and Birmingham New Street. 
    The number 18 bus connects the train station to campus Monday – Friday (at the weekends, visitors should walk to the Drapery and catch the 19/19A service to Waterside).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on www.northampton.ac.uk/assist please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01604 892 390.
• Email: [email protected]
• Assist runs drop in sessions in Learning Hub room LH219 between 10am and 2pm during term time.
• To see more information on Student Support and Advice Team please click here (opens new tab)
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Counselling and Mental Health Team please click here (opens new tab)
• Email: [email protected]
• To email Mental Health Advisers please [email protected]. The Counselling and Mental Health Team is located in rooms LH018 - LH027 of the Learning Hub.
• To see more information on Needs Assessment Centre please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01604 892 668.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• There are two dog toileting areas on campus located near the Learning Hub. For more information, please see the Learning Hub Guide.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 1.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 1)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of the site.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Sports Pavilion.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students and Blue Badge holders.
  • 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 inside the main building.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Senate.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the university access road.
  • The nearest designated bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the Senate main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Students can use this car park at evening and weekends.
  • Students who hold a local authority-issued Blue Badge are able to park at the University for free; they are eligible to park in any bay across the University sites, except for Electric Vehicle Charging bays and motorbike/moped areas, but a Blue Badge must be displayed in the windscreen at all times.
  • For free Blue Badge parking please email your car registration and a photo of your Blue Badge to [email protected] within 24 hours of parking.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 2)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located next to the Senate.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Senate.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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 payment machine.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the car park.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the University access road.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Senate Main Entrance.
• Comments View
  • Students who hold a local authority-issued Blue Badge are able to park at the University for free; they are eligible to park in any bay across the University sites, except for Electric Vehicle Charging bays and motorbike/moped areas, but a Blue Badge must be displayed in the windscreen at all times.
  • For free Blue Badge parking please email your car registration and a photo of your Blue Badge to [email protected] within 24 hours of parking.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There is not a Changing Places facility available.
• There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
• The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of the entrance.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Sports Dome.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 218cm x 268cm (7ft 2in x 8ft 10in).
• The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; a changing table/bench, handrails, a dropdown rail, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
• There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the officials, male and female changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The cubicle has a door that opens away from you and is 60cm wide.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male and female changing areas.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the female changing room.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar male changing room further along the corridor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Female - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the female changing room.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 219cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 116cm and 140cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 97cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 99cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Male - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the male changing room.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 220cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 113cm and 141cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 94cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 99cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the male and female changing areas.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.