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The Elms Annex

University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, College Road, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, LE12 5RB

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Summary

  • Service View
    • The Elms Annex is located along College Road and is opposite the Main Building.
  • Building View
    • The services within the Elms Annex include Nutritional Science Division Academics Offices and Laboratories.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located along the ground floor corridor and on the first floor.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located along the ground floor corridor and on the first floor.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities are located directly in front as you enter the Elms Annex.

Getting Here (Sutton Bonington Campus)

  • By Road View
    • Sutton Bonington campus is 11 miles southwest of Nottingham city centre. It can be accessed from the north and west via the M1 or A6 / A50, from the east via the A453 Remembrance Way from Nottingham, and from the south via the A6 from Loughborough.
      From junction 24 of the M1, head south-east on Derby Road. After 0.4 miles bear left and follow signs toward Sutton Bonington via Side Ley and Station Road. Then follow signs to the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus on College Road.
      From Nottingham city centre, take the A453 Remembrance Way west. Take the E Midlands Parkway/Ratcliffe-on-Soar/Kingston/Marina Power Station junction, then Kegworth Road south-west. After 1.4 miles then turn left into Station Road then follow signs to the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus on College Road.
      From Loughborough and the south, take the A6 Derby Road north. After 3 miles turn right onto the A6006 Zouch Road. After 1 mile turn left into Park Lane then follow signs to the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus on College Road.
      Satnav users can use LE12 5RD for the quickest and most accurate journey.
    • Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ short-stay car park in front of the main building. Please report to the main campus reception to register details.
      For longer stays, park in the pay and display car park in front of the Sport’s Centre (or the overflow Minster car park) and pay at the ticket machine in the Sports Centre car park, or by using the RingGo smartphone app. Visitors may then park in any main car parks on the campus, accessed via the barrier entrances, either the main entrance on College Road or the south entrance on Landcroft Lane. Blue badge parking can be found across the campus. The campus map link is shown below.
      Please note that students are not eligible to use pay and park facilities and can only park on university campuses with permits.
    • For more information on the campus map at Sutton Bonington 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 to the Sutton Bonington Campus. The Skylink service, which runs between Loughborough and East Midlands Airport stops on College Road. The 865 service that runs from Nornaton Soar to the NET Park and Ride tram terminus in Clifton, stops on College Road. 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 (route 901)
      - Royal Derby Hospital Centre
      - King's Meadow Campus
      - Jubilee Campus.
    • For more information on bus services for the University Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
  • By Tram View
    • The nearest tram stop is NET Tram Park and Ride - Clifton South.
    • Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) trams service the city with direct links to the University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
      The closest tram stop is located at the NET Tram Park and Ride - Clifton South. There is a direct bus link to the campus from here.
    • For more information on Nottingham trams please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Site/Campus Car Park (Visitors Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along College Road.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Elms Annex and The Elms - Veterinary Pathology Annex.
    • 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 not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • 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 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 129m (141yd 3in) from the Elms Annex.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Elms Annex.
    • This entrance gives access to the Elms Annex.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'The Elms Annex'.
    • 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 114cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 123cm.
    • 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 88cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The exit push pad or push button is 115cm from floor level.
    • 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 67cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • There is not 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.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located directly in front as you enter the Elms Annex.
    • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 101cm.
    • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • This reception was not in use at the time of the survey (05/10/2022).

Entrance (Corridor Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in front as you enter and to the left of the reception.
    • This entrance gives access to the main corridor.
    • 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.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main 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 75cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • Circulation View
    • There are 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 vinyl.
    • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
    • There is high visual 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 not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located in front and to the right as you enter the Elms Annex.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and, 1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within The Elms - Veterinary Pathology Annex.

Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located directly in front as you enter and in between the main entrance first and second door.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the main entrance first door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the left side of the main corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the corridor entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and 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.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you reach the top of the stairs.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the top of the stairs.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.