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Summary

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• Service View
  • The swimming pool is located to the rear of the main David Ross Sports Village building.
  • David Ross Sports Village link (new tab) - click here.
• Building View
  • The swimming pool was under refurbishment at the time of survey in September 2022.
    The route to the pool was affected with a temporary route through the changing room in place.
    There was also a temporary changing area near the accessible entrance.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located within the accessible changing room.
  • Accessible changing facilities are located off the unisex changing room on the left as you enter.
  • Standard changing facilities are located to the left as you enter.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within the accessible changing room.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing room to the left as you enter.

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Opening Times

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Getting Here (University Park Campus West Entrance)

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located 2 miles to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
    It can be accessed from the north or south via the M1 and the A52.
    University Park is the University of Nottingham’s largest campus and there are 3 entrances onto the site; North Entrance, South Entrance and West Entrance.
    The West Entrance is accessed off Beeston Lane which is situated between A6005 (University Boulevard) and A6464 (Woodside Road).
    Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey.
  • If you are visiting the campus temporarily, then you should park in one of the pay and display car parks on campus. These car parks are highlighted on the campus map below.
    Blue Badge parking can be found in these main pay and display car parks and also in building car parks throughout the site.
  • For more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • There are several bus services which run through the University Park Campus. These include; St Peter's Court Shuttle, 34, 34C, N34 Night Service and 36U.
    Bus stops can be found in; East Drive, Portland Hill, Library Road and Beeston Lane.
    There is also a free inter-campus bus service for both staff and students.
    Services run from the main University Park Campus to:
    - Sutton Bonington Campus
    - Royal Derby Hospital Centre
    - King's Meadow Campus
    - Jubilee Campus
    There are bus stops nearby to the West Entrance on Woodside Road which serve route 36.
    There are bus stops nearby to the West Entrance on University Boulevard which serve the Indigo Route.
    There is a University West Entrance (Stop UN33) which serves routes 36U and 904 Hopperbus.
  • For more information on bus services for the University Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Beeston .
  • University Park Campus is approximately 1.2 miles to the north of Beeston Station which is an approximately 25 min journey or can be done using public transport.
    This station is served by the CrossCountry and East Midlands rail companies.
    The University Park Campus is approximately 2.9 miles to the west of Nottingham Station, approximately a 50 min walk or a short journey by public transport.
    This station is served by the CrossCountry, East Midlands and Northern Rail companies.
    A tram goes directly from Nottingham Train Station to University Park.
  • For more information on getting to the university by train please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is University Boulevard.
  • Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) tram service links University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
    Line Three of the tram service includes two stops on University Boulevard - at the South Entrance to University Park, as well as adjacent to the Highfields Sports Ground. The nearest Tram Stop to the West Entrance is the University Boulevard stop.
  • For more information on Nottingham trams please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • This is the link to the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) website for tram information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Support Services are there to support the University community in creating an inclusive and equitable teaching and learning environment to the benefit of all students. They can help you if you have a disability, mental health difficulty, long-term medical condition, autistic spectrum condition, or a specific learning difference such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or ADHD.
• To see more information on Disability Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0115 82 32070.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Car Parking Information please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Students' Union Advice please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected]..
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected]..
• There is an Assistance Dog toileting area outside the Portland Building, to the side closest to the Trent Building.
• For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front and side of the David Ross Sports Village Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are David Ross Sports Village Building.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm.
  • 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.
• 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 rear side of the building.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the David Ross Sports Village main entrance.
  • Four of the designated Blue Badge bays can also be used by minibuses. Visitor parking is free for up to 30 minutes (ticket required).
    Sporting participants parking is free for up to 2 hours (ticket required).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by anybody.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the rear side of the building, near the accessible entrance.
  • 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 510cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• 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 David Ross Sports Village Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the side of the David Ross Sports Village main 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.
  • There is a drop off point in front of the David Ross Sports Village main entrance if coming internally via the long link slope.

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Outside Access (Accessible Swimming Pool Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the David Ross Sports Village buildings.
  • This entrance gives access to the swimming pool.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Accessible Entrance'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 92cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The swimming pool can also be accessed from the main entrance of the David Ross Sports Village by following the main corridor to the left and using the long slope near the squash courts.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Accessible Entrance Link)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located leading down to the right from the accessible entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the temporary unisex changing room and the David Ross Sports Village link.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • This slope is used to access the swimming pool entrance if coming from the David Ross Sports Village, just beyond the slope at the squash courts.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located adjacent to the swimming pool accessible entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the swimming pool.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • There is sloped/ramped access to Unisex Changing Room 2 and the swimming pool.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles.
  • There is low colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in the swimming pool area.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • There was a non-slip flooring cover along the route from the temporary changing room to the entrance and through the changing room to the swimming pool.
    There is a slightly uneven raised area just beyond the entrance.
    This was a temporary measure during the refurbishment work.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Unisex Changing Room 2)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located leading up to the changing room.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the changing area and swimming pool.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Swimming Pool)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located beyond the health suite area leading down to the swimming pool.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the swimming pool from Unisex Changing Room 2.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Swimming Pool

• There is step-free access throughout the outer areas of the swimming pool.
• The flooring in this area consists of tiles.
• This area has a non-slip floor.
• The floor can become slippery when wet.
• Background music is played in this area.
• There is a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
• There is not ramped access into the swimming pool.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Half of the swimming pool floor can be raised and lowered to adjust the depth, up to level with the surrounding floor.
  A pool pod lift is also available, as shown in photographs 3 to 5.

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Health Suite

• The health suite is located beyond the changing area, before the swimming pool.
• There is level access from the changing area and accessible changing room.
• There is a steam room and sauna in the health suite.
• There is level access to the steam room and the sauna, and both offer doors over 75cm wide.
• There is sloped access from the swimming pool.
• This area was being used for temporary storage during the refurbishment works in September 2022.

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Accessible Changing Room

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible changing room is located to the right as you enter Unisex Changing Room 2.
  • This accessible changing room is approximately 20m from the swimming pool accessible entrance.
  • The accessible changing room is approximately 30m from the swimming pool.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible changing room.
  • A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 237cm x 244cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a wash basin, a wheel in shower, handrails, a toilet, a chair/stool and a dropdown rail.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are no lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 145cm from the floor.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 156cm (5ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 high.
  • 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) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
• 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 not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is medium.
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • 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 high.
  • 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 108cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is medium.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is medium.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • The bench is 47cm high.

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Changing Area (Unisex Changing Room 2)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
  • The changing area is approximately 15m from the swimming pool accessible entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 30m from the swimming pool.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; an accessible changing room/cubicle, standard changing rooms/cubicles, an accessible shower, standard showers and an accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared changing area.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are not available.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available.

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Changing Area (Temporary Changing Room 1 - Unisex)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the right as you enter, down the slope from the entrances.
  • The changing area is approximately 15m from the swimming pool accessible entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 60m from the swimming pool.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles.
  • This is a shared changing area.
  • Similar shared changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl and laminate.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are no lockers within the changing area.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are not available.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are not available.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available.