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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Winchester Campus.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline station is Winchester.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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.

Parking

The nearest parking is at the side of Reception and Admissions or at the rear of East Block. Please see the guides for both buildings for further details.
On street standard parking, for permit holders, is avaiable outside on Park Avenue, for permit holders.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are adjustable.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Comments View
- There is level access and space available for wheelchair users at the front of the lecture theatre.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Other View
- The services on the floors which are not accessible are access to the rear of the lecture theatre.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located directly to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 225cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 5in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 109cm (3ft 7in) high.
- 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 toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located off the corridor leading to the lecture theatre.
- The female and male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Comments View
- The toilets contain cubicles with doors that open outwards.