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Introduction

• Ground Floor -
  changing rooms, offices, a seminar room and sports hall (teaching area).
  First Floor -
  offices and Studios 1 and 2 (teaching rooms).

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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).
  • This building has its own car park, for permit holders only. Visitors can apply for a permit to park here in advance if required.
• 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, then turn right, along King Richard I Road. Turn left and then left again onto Anglesea Road. This road becomes St Michael's Road, and the building will be on your right, past the Nuffield Centre. 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 have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building, off Cambridge Road.
  • 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.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main 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 not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Cambridge Road.
  • The width of the on street parking is 190cm.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Cambridge Road.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no and 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 moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Sports Hall and Studios 1 and 2

• The Sports Hall is located on the ground floor and is now used as teaching areas. The left hand side of the hall is used for Biomechanics and the right hand side of the hall is used for Physiology.
• The hall is accessed via double, heavy doors which open towards you (pull).
• The width of the doors are 156cm.
  
• Studios 1 and 2 are located on the first floor and accessed via double doors with a width of 158cm.
• The Studios are also used as teaching rooms.

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Other Floors

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

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• 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 100cm x 136cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • The hearing loop system is for the emergency telephone.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after you exit the foyer area.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet located behind this one with transfer space on the right and a grab rail on the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 256cm x 194cm (8ft 5in x 6ft 4in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible shower in the cubicle.
    
  • The toilet is designated as a gender neutral shower and toilet.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the ground floor accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to your left once you exit the foyer area.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 16m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to your left after exiting the foyer.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the sports hall.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).