Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include flexible concert hall, professional recording studios, audio editing suite, listening room, practice rooms and multi-media computer rooms.
- Related link PATS Facilities.
- Http://www.surrey.ac.uk/GSA/facilities
- Related link For information regarding Mobile Connect and Assisted Listening.
- Http://www.surrey.ac.uk/mobileconnect
Opening Times
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Guildford is 30 miles South West of London and can be accessed from the A3. If approaching from London or the M25 (Junction 10), the University exit is signed from the A3 bypass.
If accessing from the A322 or A323 from Bagshot or Aldershot, at the A3 roundabout take the exit signed to Portsmouth, and then turn off the A3 at the first exit (signed to the Cathedral and University).
If entering Guildford from Horsham (A281) or Godalming (A3100), leave the central gyratory system at the exit signed for Farnham (A31).
After approximately 200 yards, at the mini-roundabout, take the first turning right into Guildford Park Road, and continue along Madrid Road and The Chase for a mile. At the next roundabout, take the third exit for the University entrance. - Parking is very limited on site. There is a pay and display car park, other car parks operate a permit system.
Vehicles displaying a Blue Badge may park free in the car parks and in Blue Badge bays for up to 6 hours, unless the University host or driver has made arrangements with the Security Office for a longer stay.
- Guildford is 30 miles South West of London and can be accessed from the A3. If approaching from London or the M25 (Junction 10), the University exit is signed from the A3 bypass.
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By Bus
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- On site bus stops are available and ARRIVA buses operate a regular service to the campus from the train station. Services 3, 17, 27 and 37 run approximately every ten minutes during the day.
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By Train
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- Guildford Station is approximately 1.2 miles from the University. It is on the main line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. Half-hourly train services run from Guildford to Waterloo, with a journey time of around half-an-hours.
To get to the University from the station, exit by footbridge and the rear (western) exit. Turn right from the station along Guildford Park Road and take the second turning on the right (just past the Evangelical Church). Follow the path through the council car park to the campus.
- Guildford Station is approximately 1.2 miles from the University. It is on the main line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. Half-hourly train services run from Guildford to Waterloo, with a journey time of around half-an-hours.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the University website's 'How To Get Here' page for more details on travelling to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Surrey County Council website for details of buses in Guildford.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail website, for details of trains to Guildford.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 686 868.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01438 682 466.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Admissions Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 682 222.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Students' Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 689 223.
- Email: [email protected].
- Staff undertake essential e-learning courses on diversity, which includes a module of disability.
Site/Campus Car Park (Pay and Display Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the north side of the campus, off Perimeter Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Austin Pearce and Rik Medlik Buildings.
- 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 anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment can be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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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 Austin Pearce Building.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Perimeter Road.
Site/Campus Car Park (Permit Holders Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the north side of the campus, off Perimeter Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Austin Pearce and Rik Medlik Buildings.
- 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 visitors, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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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 ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Austin Pearce Building and the rest of the campus.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Perimeter Road.
Building Parking (Performing Arts Centre (PATS))
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located outside the side entrance.
- 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 1 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 320cm x 490cm (10ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- 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 side 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 have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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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.
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Comments
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- There is 1 Blue Badge bay opposite the Performing Arts Centre at the university library. This bay requires you to cross a road which has dropped kerbs with tactile markings and has some easy to moderate slopes. The bay measures 320cmx490cm.
- Photograph 1 shows the Blue Badge bay next to the side entrance and the teaching building.
- Photographs 2 and 3 show the visitor parking bays outside the side entrance.
- Photograph 4 shows a Blue Badge bay across the road from the side entrance at the university library.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the dropped kerb to cross the road to the Blue Badge bay at the university library.
- Photograph 7 shows the slope of the road you would cross to access the Blue Badge bay at the university library or to access the Blue Badge bay next to the teaching building.
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.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 166cm (5ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
- 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 width of the ramp is 106cm (3ft 6in).
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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 5 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 have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- There is 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 single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 124cm (4ft 1in).
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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 to the right as you face 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 (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the recording studio directly opposite the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a moderate ramp, with no handrails, for access to the recording studio opposite the main entrance.
- The width of the ramp is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- Photograph 19 shows the ramp leading to the recording studio and studio theatre. Photograph 20 shows the steps leading to the recording studio and studio theatre.
- There is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the recording studios.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- There is an easy slope, with no handrails, for access to the recording studio and the practice rooms.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- Photograph 21 shows the steps leading to the recording studios from the main corridor. Photograph 22 shows the ramp which leads to the recording studios and to the practice rooms.
- There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the studio theatre changing rooms from the main corridor near the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- Photograph 23 shows the steps leading to the studio theatre changing rooms.
- There are 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 written 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 varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 and 2 show the corridors to right as you enter from the main entrance.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the studio theatre and the raised seating within.
- Photograph 5 shows the steps which are deep and have no handrail to access the raised seating in the studio theatre.
- Photographs 6, 7 and 8 show the mixing room for the recording studio.
- Photograph 9 shows the corridor approaching the studio changing room.
- Photographs 10 and 11 show the corridors leading to the studio theatre and the practice rooms.
- Photograph 12 shows practice room Pa05.
- Photograph 13 shows practice room Pa07.
- Photograph 14 shows practice room Pa10.
- Photograph 15 shows the small ensemble practice room Pa04.
- Photograph 16 shows the corridor on the first floor leading to the upper foyer lounge.
- Photographs 17 and 18 show the upper foyer lounge on the first floor.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located to the right of the side entrance and to the left and down the corridor from the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the side entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Standard Changing Room (Studio Theatre)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the end of the corridor to the right from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Studio Theatre.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right of the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 250cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 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 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).
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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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a baby change table in the accessible toilet
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located in the corridor to the right of the main entrance.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 6m 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.