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Introduction

• Ground Floor -
  Reception, Muslim Prayer Rooms, Ablutions and Sports Hall.
  First Floor -
  Multi-Faith Room, Chaplains Office, Changing Rooms and toilet facilities.
  Second Floor -
  Chaplaincy Lounge.
  Third Floor -
  Staff Offices.

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Opening Times (Chaplaincy Centre and Prayer Rooms)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Sports Hall)

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Take the M275 into Portsmouth. From the end of the M275, follow signs for 'Historic Waterfront/Seafront'. Cross three roundabouts to the traffic lights by Unicorn Gate (entrance to the naval dockyard). These are the traffic lights at the top of the Guildhall Campus map (see link to Maps and Directions Page below).
  • There is a car park for permit holders on Wiltshire Street. Visitors can apply for a permit to park here in advance if required. On street parking is also available on St Paul's Road.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 19, The Star 7, and the coach 700 Coastliner all stop on Cambridge Road, outside the Students' Union. There is also a University bus, linking the Langstone campus with the Guildhall Campus, which stops here.
• By Train View
  • Portsmouth and Southsea station is located just to the north of the Guildhall Campus, approximately half a mile from this building. From the station entrance, turn left and pass under the railway lines. Cross Isambard Brunel Road, pass through the gap in the building and then cross Guildhall Square. Continue along Guildhall Walk until it meets Winston Churchill Avenue. Cross both carriageways of Winston Churchill Avenue, using the pedestrian crossing, and continue along Waltham Street, to the side of University House, to the end. Turn right onto Melbourne Place, then right again onto Wiltshire Street, and then right again onto St Pauls Road. The building is on the right. Portsmouth and Southsea is served by trains from London Waterloo and Victoria, as well as South Wales, Bristol and stations along the South Coast.
• Useful Links View
  • The Maps and Directions page on the University Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The First Group website for Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 9284 3462.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admission Enquires please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 9284 5566.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 9284 3214.
• Email: [email protected].
• Digital Messaging Service: Digital Messaging Service (DMS) has been launched campus-wide and includes the University Library. This service is a fire alarm warning which alerts people who are d/Deaf or have hearing loss, when the fire alarm sounds.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The car park is located Wiltshire Street.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 280cm x 490cm (9ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on St Paul's Road.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 240cm x 490cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on St Paul's Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Wiltshire Street)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Wiltshire Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Mercantile 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Wiltshire Street.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Mercantile Building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off St Paul's Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located before and after the first set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The height of the button to exit is 82cm.

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Reception

• Reception is located to the left from the main entrance.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are sofas and chairs with armrests in the reception area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • The stairs are located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor, on the second floor and on the third floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 136cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lowest controls are at a height of 78cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Muslim Prayer Rooms

• The Muslim Prayer Rooms are located on the ground floor ahead from the main entrance.
  
• The door is single, heavy and opens away from you (push).
  
• The width of the door is 78cm.
  
• The surface is carpet.
  
• There are chairs without armrests.
  
• The lighting is moderate to good.

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Multi-Faith Room

• The Multi-Faith Room is located on the first floor to the left from the lift.
  
• The door is single, heavy and opens away from you (push).
  
• The width of the door is 78cm.
  
• The surface is carpet.
  
• There are sofas.
  
• The lighting is moderate to good.

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Chaplaincy Lounge

• The Chaplaincy Lounge is located on the second floor to the left from the lift.
  
• The door is single and permanently held open.
  
• The width of the door is 76cm.
  
• The surface is carpet.
  
• There are chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  
• Background music is played at all times.
  
• The lighting is moderate to good.
  
• The height of the table to the underside is 76cm.
  
• The height of the coffee table is 48cm.

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Standard Changing Room (First Floor)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor to the right as you exit the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are standard showers within the changing rooms.

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Standard Shower (First Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing room.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • 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 written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 198cm x 184cm (6ft 6in x 6ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 90cm from floor level.
  • 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
• 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.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a fixed seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Ablutions)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The heights of the seats are 61cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Standard Changing Room)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located within the standard changing room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.