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Summary

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• Building View
  • The journey from the Visitors Car Park to Portland Building via the Trent Building is 0.5 miles long and takes approximately 12 minutes to travel. Along the journey are slight and steep slopes. The route crosses Cut Through Lane, Cherry Tree Hill and East Drive.
  • Visitors Car Park link (new tab) - click here.
  • Sir Clive Granger Building link (new tab) - click here.
  • Djanogly Gallery and Museum link (new tab) - click here.
  • Portland Building link (new tab) - click here.
  • New Theatre link (new tab) - click here.
  • Trent Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Starting Point - Visitors Car Park

• For more information on the Visitors Car Park please follow the link below:
• www.accessable.co.uk/sire-clive-granger-building/university-of-nottingham-car-park.

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Site/Campus Car Park (University of Nottingham Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the centre of the campus next to the Sir Clive Granger Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Sir Clive Granger Building and the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 125cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors 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 can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is not step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre.

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Visitor Car Park to Bollards

• Exit the Visitor Car Park via a path on the left side of the car park by the Blue Badge bay.
• There is a dropped kerb with a surface of block paving.
• There is a signpost for Central Campus on the right.
• There is an upwards steep slope for 21 meters.
• The surface of the path is tarmac with grass at either side.
• At the top of the path turn left and take the path on the right.
• The path has a steep downwards slope which evens out after 10 meters.
• Continue along the path around the side of the building.
• The path narrows to 160cm and is uneven in places.
• There is a raised brick edge on the right and bushes on the left.
• The path is uneven in places as can be seen in photograph 10.
• At the end of the path the surface changes to concrete paving as you arrive at the entrance to the Sir Clive Granger building on the left.
• There is a wide open square in front of the Sir Clive Granger building.
• There is bench seating ahead and on the right.
• Turn left and head towards two bollards.
• There are cycle parking on the left and right.

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Bollards to Cut Through Lane Crossing

• There are two bollards in the middle of the path.
• The bollards contrast well with the concrete surface.
• The bollards are 60cm high.
• The distance between the bollards is 104cm.
• Continue past the bollards along the path for 16 meters.
• The path has an easy upwards slope.
• The surface of the path is concrete.
• There are two Blue Badge bays on the left.
• At the end of the path turn right.
• There is a dropped kerb to access the pavement with tactile paving.
• The surface is tarmac.
• There is a camber to the left.
• Continue on the path for 6 meters to the dropped kerb on the left.

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Cut Through Lane Crossing

• Cross Cut Through Lane at the dropped kerb.
• There is tactile paving at the crossing.
• The crossing is not marked.
• The crossing is 5 meters across.
• Traffic comes from the left.

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Cut Through Lane to Djanogly Event Space

• After crossing Cut Through Lane continue immediately ahead.
• There is a steep upwards slope.
• The surface is concrete paving.
• The Djanogly Event Space is on the right.
• After 6 meters the path levels out.
• At the end of the path turn right.
• Continue ahead for 3 meters.
• The steps to Djanogly Event Space are on the right.

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Djanogly Event Space to Cherry Tree Hill

• At the steps turn left and continue ahead for 5 meters.
• The steps leading to the entrance to the Portland Building are immediately ahead.
• Turn right at the steps and continue ahead for 5 meters.
• There is a walled fountain on the right.
• After 18 meters take the path ahead.
• The surface of the path changes to tarmac.
• There is a bin on the right at the start of the path.
• The path is 200cm wide.
• There is planting and a raised kerb on the left and right for 5 meters.
• There is bench seating on the right and small lamps on the left at intervals along the path.
• The path has an easy upwards slope.
• Continue along this path for 32 meters after which the gradient changes to a steep downhill towards Cherry Tree Hill.

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Cherry Tree Hill Crossing

• The crossing across Cherry Tree Hill is unmarked.
• There are dropped kerbs and tactile markings on both sides of the crossing.
• The crossing is 3 meters long.
• Traffic comes from the left and right.

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Cherry Tree Hill to Trent Building

• After crossing Cherry Tree Hill turn left.
• The path along this part of the route is 105cm wide.
• There is a small wall on the right and the kerb on the left.
• The path is an easy upwards slope.
• After 17 meters the surface changes to concrete paving.
• There are bollards on the left and support structure on the right.
• Continue ahead for 2 meters and then turn right towards the entrance to the New Theatre.
• The pathway now becomes a steep downwards slope.
• After 5 meters and before the New Theatre entrance turn left.
• Continue on the downwards slope for a further 7 meters before turning right.
• The path now changes to tarmac.
• Continue along the path for 11 meters before taking the right hand fork of the path.
• The path is 145cm wide and is edged with concrete bricks.
• The slope changes to an easy upwards slope for 33 meters.
• There is grass and planting on both sides of the path.
• Turn right and continue on the path for 7 meters before taking the path on the left.
• There is a steep downhill slope for 16 meters.
• At the end of the path turn left onto the path leading to the B Floor North entrance to Trent Building.
• The surface of the path changes to block paving.
• The slope is now an easy downwards slope before levelling out after 15 meters before the entrance.

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Outside Access (B Floor (North) Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the outer wall, on the north side of the building, near the walled gardens.
  • This entrance gives access to B (First) floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'B Floor (North) Entrance'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • At the time of the survey this entrance was being used as an exit only (except in emergencies).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the long path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Lift (NOT DONE North)

• The lift is located in the corridor beyond the North Entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the North Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 (A), 2 (B).
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 130cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The internal lift control heights range between 108cm - 132cm.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Trent Building to East Drive Rainbow Crossing

• On entering the Trent Building continue ahead for 3 meters to the lift on the right.
• Take the lift to A Floor.
• On exiting the lift turn right.
• The surface is tiles which changes to carpet.
• Continue ahead for 10 meters to the exit doors.
• The doors are double automatic doors.
• The width of the doors is 135cm.
• On exiting the building continue ahead for 10 meters into the Trent Building Courtyard.
• Turn left and head towards the archway leading to the East Exit.
• There is a bollard in the middle of the path at the exit.
• The bollard is 66cm high and the distance between the bollard and the walls is 124cm on the left and 113cm on the right.
• After passing the bollards turn right after 5 meters.
• The path goes on the right hand side of the car park.
• The surface of the path is paving slabs which are uneven in places.
• After 5 meters turn left and continue for a further 15 meters before turning left and then right after another 2 meters.
• The path narrows to 135cm at this point.
• Follow the path for 5 meters until the surface changes to tarmac.
• Continue ahead for 16 meters.
• The path is now an easy downwards slope.
• After 16 meters there is a dropped kerb with tactile paving on the left.
• After 23 meters the path widens out to a seating area on the right and a dropped kerb with tactile paving leading to a crossing on the left.
• Continue past the crossing and down the slope for 56 meters to a bench seat on the right and a rainbow crossing on the left.

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Rainbow Crossing

• There is a rainbow crossing to cross East Drive.
• There are dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides of the crossing.
• The crossing is 5 meters long.
• The road is initially upwards and then downwards toward the other side of the road.

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Rainbow Crossing to Portland Building South East Accessible Entrance

• After crossing East Drive turn right.
• The path has an easy downwards slope.
• There is a wall on the left and the kerb on the right.
• After 15 meters turn right towards the South East (Accessible) Entrance to Portland Building.

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Outside Access (South East Entrance - Accessible)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the south east of the Portland Building.
  • This entrance gives access to Floor A.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome'.
  • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Alternative Route

• There is an option to access the Portland Building via a steep ramp instead of going through the Trent Building.
• After crossing Cherry Tree Hill continue down the path for 42 meters to the ramp.
• The slope is a steep downhill slope with Cherry Tree Lodge on the right and Portland Building on the left.
• The start of the ramp is at the end of the path.
• The ramp is a steep downhill with a resting place after 13 meters.
• The ramp has handrails on both side at a height of 97cm with a lower handrail at 59cm.
• At the resting place take the ramp on the left.
• The ramp is a steep downhill slope.
• On exiting the ramp there are steps on the left with tactile paving.
• Turn left after the steps and follow the path around the front of the Portland Building leading to the Portland Building Retail Zone entrance.

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Finishing Point - Portland Building

• For more information on the Portland Building please click the following link:
• www.accessable.co.uk/portland-building.