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Djanogly Gallery and Museum

University of Nottingham, University Park Campus, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; The Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly Art Gallery, Museum of Archaeology, Learning Studio, Gallery Café.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located near the café.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located near the café.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located near the café.
    • Baby changing facilities are located near the café.

Getting Here (University Park South Entrance)

  • 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 South Entrance is accessed off the A6005 (University Boulevard), which leads off the A52 (Clifton Boulevard).
      Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey. The North Entrance is accessed from the westbound A52 (Derby Road), the South Entrance from the A6005 (University Boulevard) and the West Entrance from the 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, 34C, 34, N34 Night Service and 36U.
      Bus stops can be found in; East Drive, Portland Hill, Library Road and Beeston Lane.
      The South Entrance can also be accessed via buses that serve University Boulevard via the Skylink Nottingham service, the 18 and Indigo Service. The stop is known as South Entrance (Stop UN04).
      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.
    • 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 University of Nottingham .
    • 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 South Entrance is the University of Nottingham stop.
    • 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.

Outside Access (Gallery and Café Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building front.
    • This entrance gives access to the Djanogly Gallery and the Gallery Café.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Djanogly Art Gallery'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is 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.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
    • 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) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 147cm.

Outside Access (Museum of Archaeology)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building frontage.
    • This entrance gives access to the Museum of Archaeology.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Museum of Archaeology'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • 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) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Reception (Reception and Shop)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
    • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Gallery and Café Entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is 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 72cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • 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 tiles.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Comments View
    • The reception area also acts as a gift shop with a till available at the desk. The width in some parts of the shop is less than 150cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • Circulation View
    • 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 vinyl and tiles.
    • There is some 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 low colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly 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.

Exhibition(s) (The Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly Art Gallery)

  • Entrance / Opening View
    • There are double, permanently held open doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
    • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
  • Circulation View
    • There is level access throughout this area.
    • Clear directional signage is not provided in this area.
    • There are walkways/corridors with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
    • The type of flooring in this area is tiles, wood and laminate.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Background music is not played.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
    • The lighting levels in this area are varied.
  • Exhibition(s) View
    • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
    • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 39cm.
    • No exhibits can be audio described.
    • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board format.
    • The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
    • The availability of Braille signage does not depend on exhibition.
    • Touch tours are not available.
    • The availability of touch tours does not depend on exhibition.
    • Tours are not available in alternative formats.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
  • Exit View
    • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.
    • The exit is not clearly signed internally.

Exhibition(s) (Learning Studio A04)

  • Entrance / Opening View
    • There are double, heavy, manual doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
    • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
  • Circulation View
    • There is level access throughout this area.
    • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
    • There are no resting/seating areas within this area.
    • Background music is not played.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
    • The lighting levels in this area are moderate.
  • Exhibition(s) View
    • There are no exhibits which start from the floor level.
    • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 37cm.
    • No exhibits can be audio described.
    • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in no format.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
  • Exit View
    • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.

Exhibition(s) (Museum of Archaeology)

  • Entrance / Opening View
    • There is a single, permanently held open door with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
    • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
  • Circulation View
    • There is level access throughout this area.
    • Clear directional signage is not provided in this area.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There are no resting/seating areas within this area.
    • Background music is not played.
    • There is a high colour contrast between some walls and the floor in this area.
    • The lighting levels in this area are good.
  • Exhibition(s) View
    • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
    • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 23cm.
    • No exhibits can be audio described.
    • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board format.
    • The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
    • The availability of Braille signage does not depend on exhibition.
    • Touch tours are not available.
    • Tours are not available in alternative formats.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
  • Exit View
    • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.

Eating and Drinking (Galley Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the café.
    • The café is located ahead as you enter.
    • There is step-free access to the café.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 46cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also coffee tables and bench seats.
    • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the left at the rear of the cafe.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Gallery and Café Entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet 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.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 186cm x 276cm (6ft 1in x 9ft 1in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are 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 122cm (4ft).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary 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 low.
    • 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 poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
    • 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 low.
    • 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 98cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 97cm (3ft 2in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the left at the rear of the café.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m from the Gallery and Café Entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is 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 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Baby Change Room

  • A baby change room is available. This is located on the corridor to the left after passing the toilet.
  • The baby change room is 27 metres from the Gallery and Café Entrance.
  • The door contrasts well with the wall externally and internally.
  • The door opens outwards and is easy to open.
  • There is a flip down baby change table at a height of 89cm.
  • A toilet is available in the baby change room.
  • The washbasin is 78cm high and has a lever mixer tap.
  • Female sanitary and nappy disposal bins are available.