Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Starbucks Café 38, the Terrace Restaurant, the Blue Room and Arlotts Bar.
- Related link Starbucks Café 38.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/starbucks-cafe-38
- Related link Terrace Restaurant.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/terrace-restaurant-c6649580-f04a-4257-9332-5934cbbb0172
- Related link The Blue Room.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/blue-room-fine-dining-0763a327-2d52-4da3-9f71-f7aaf499adb7
- Related link Arlotts Bar and Café.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/arlott-bar-and-cafe
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University of Southampton Highfield Campus is located at the north of Southampton, approximately 2 miles from the end of the M3 (J14). Highfield Campus is located just off Burgess Road, approximately 1 mile from Junction 4 on the M27 via Stoneham Way (A335).
- There is a campus car park at the north end of the campus off Broadlands Road. This car park contains limited parking and parking charges apply for non permit holders. There are additional Blue Badge bays for specific buildings throughout the campus.
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By Bus
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- The Southampton Uni Interchange is located in the centre of the Highfield Campus and is served by the U1, U1A, U1C, U1E, U1W, U1N, U2, U2B, U2C, U6, U6C, U6H, U9 bus routes. The Southampton Uni Interchange is approximately 300m from the main campus reception in Building 37.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station to the Southampton University Highfield Campus is the Swaythling Railway Station. This station is approximately 2km from the campus which takes approximately 25 minutes to complete by foot. This station is served by the South Western Railway Service.
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Useful Links
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- 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].
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.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Highfield Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located to the north east of the campus.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Highfield Campus Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the north end of the campus off Broadlands Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Buildings 45 and 16.
- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Building 32 (EEE) and Buildings 45 and 16.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Building 45, 16 or 32.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the right side.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- 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.
- The width of the ramp is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 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 (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Stepped Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front, on the left side of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 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 (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the side of the building, towards the rear.
- 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) both ways.
- 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 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- 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.
- The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to standard toilets.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The shower is also accessed via this level change. There are other toilets which do not require a level change to be accessed on the left side of the building.
- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high 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.
Outside Areas
- There are 2 open air spaces within the building.
- These are accessed by manual, heavy, double doors 180cm wide that open both ways.
- The entrances to these areas are level.
- These areas are for general use for anyone.
- These areas have tables and bench seating which are not permanently fixed.
- The tables are all the same height (70cm).
- There is a level change in these areas which consists of 2 unmarked, medium height steps with a central handrail.
- This level change accesses additional bench seating and tables.
- These areas have been surfaced with wooden planks and concrete slabs.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located near the standard toilets in the left side of the building, to the left as you enter from the stepped entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 260cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 6in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 70m 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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Comments
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- Male and female standard toilets located 8m in front of the main entrance accessed by 15+ medium height, clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located near the toilets which require a level change to access.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a medium height step within the shower room to access the shower cubicle, shown in photograph 2.
- The level change used to access the shower is the same used to access the standard toilets.