Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Lenton & Wortley Hall - Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 11 is located to the north of the main campus.
- It is made up of 7 accommodation blocks.
- The names of the accommodation blocks are Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 11.
- There are 3 floors in all the accommodation blocks.
- The accommodation block surveyed was Block 11.
- The accommodation block surveyed has 3 floors.
- There are 16 bedrooms in Block 11.
- There are no rooms with adaptations.
- Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms.
- Shared bathrooms have standard shower facilities.
- Standard shower faciilties have stepped cubicles.
- The communal facility types for this accommodation available include; a kitchen and a laundry.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The building does not have its own car park.
- The building does have on-street standard parking and a public car park nearby.
- University Park public car park is located on Beeston Lane.
- The nearest train station is Nottingham Station .
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Related Access Guides
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- The dining hall and communal spaces are located in the main building.
- View information on Lenton & Wortley Main Building (opens new tab) .
- The communal laundry is located in the basement of Block 6.
- View information on Lenton & Wortley Hall - Blocks 1, 6, 8 and 12 (opens new tab).
Getting Inside (Block 11)
- The approach to the building is sloped.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- The most accessible entrance surveyed was Block 11.
- This entrance gives access to Block 11.
- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
Getting Around (Block 11)
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Access
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- There is not step-free access between floors.
- There is not step-free level access throughout.
- The following areas have stepped access: the first and second floor.
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Circulation
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- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Block 11)
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilets with adaptations are not available.
- Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the ground floor.
- Shared standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the first and second floor.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located on the ground, first and second floors.
Parking (University Park public car park)
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
- On-street standard parking is located on Lenton Hall Drive.
- There is a public car park located on Beeston Lane.
- The name of the car park is University Park public car park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
Entrance (Block 11)
- This entrance is located at the front of block 11 .
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is one step as you enter.
- There are no handrails for the step.
- The step is clearly marked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step is 10cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
Stairs
- The stairs are located on the right when entering.
- the ground, first and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There is a handrail that switches sides.
- The handrail is not easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps have some clear markings.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Communal Facilities (Second Floor Kitchen)
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Kitchen
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- The kitchen is located on the second floor of Block 11.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 95cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has twist/turn taps.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.