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Introduction

• The cafe is located on level 1 of Building 65 (Parkes).
• Building 65 (Parkes) link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University of Southampton Avenue Campus is located at the north of Southampton, approximately 2.5 miles from the end of the M3 (J14), along the A33. Turn left onto Highfield Road, the campus is located off this road. The Avenue Campus is also located approximately 3 miles from Junction 4 of the M27, via Stoneham Way (A335), turning right onto Burgess Road. Just past the Highfield Campus, turn left onto the A33 and follow the directions above.
  • There is a car park on campus for staff permit holders and Blue Badge Holders. Visitor parking may be available if requested in advance. There is a pay and display car park for visitors at the Highfield Campus, which is a short walk from the Avenue Campus.
• By Bus View
  • Unilink Buses U2 and U2B stop at the Avenue Campus bus stop on Highfield Road, opposite the main entrance to the campus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the Southampton University Avenue Campus is St Denys Railway Station. This station is approximately 1 mile from the campus which takes approximately 25 minutes to complete by foot. This station is served by the South Western Railway Service and Southern Trains. Southampton Central Railway Station is 2 miles from the campus, and is served by the South Western Railway Service, Southern Trains, Cross Country and GWR. Bus U2 can be used to access the campus from this station.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on university parking, campus locations and campus maps.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on bus routes, timetables and ticket pricing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on nationwide train time tabling, tickets and connections.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 8059 7726.
• Email: [email protected].
• Support Services are part of the Student Services department.
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 8059 4732.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 8059 5959.
• Email: [email protected].

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Parking Information

• Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit. Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University’s parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
• There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus: please click here to view.
• If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416.

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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 to the side and rear of the building.
  • 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 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the north 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 slopes/ramps.
  • 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).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are accessed via the Service Entrance on the left hand side of the building.

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Outside Access (South Entrance - Reception)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm (4ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (East Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are in the centre of the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is tactile paving at the top of the steps only.

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Outside Access (North Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of building.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • The height of the push pad button is 104cm.

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Outside Access (West Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • The height of the exit button is 109cm.

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Entrance (Front)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of Building 65.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).

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Entrance (Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of Building 65.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on level 1 of building 65.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • 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.
  • Plastic/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 .
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 78cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 45cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • There are also coffee tables and sofas.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 45cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 45cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and laminate.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on level 1 of Building 65 (Parkes).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on level 1 of Building 65 (Parkes).