Access Guide
Introduction
- Guildford Court has 224 rooms in two-storey terraced buildings. All rooms have washbasins and floors of 14 students share three showers and a large kitchen.
- Related link For information regarding Mobile Connect and Assisted Listening.
- Http://www.surrey.ac.uk/mobileconnect
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 Security Out of Hours Number please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 682 002.
- Staff undertake essential e-learning courses on diversity, which includes a module of disability.
- Each court of residence has a warden team who are responsible for residents’ welfare and for disciplinary matters within university accommodation. They all have a day-job within the university but outside of that, they live amongst students in the courts and are available to support them at any time during their stay on campus.
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 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.
Access To Guildford Court - Compton
- Guildford Court - Compton is located on a hillside.
- There are moderate/steep slopes to access to all Guildford Court residencies.
- Compton has slopped access from all directions.
- There is similar access to most other residencies in Guildford Court.
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 access at this entrance.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The bell is at a height of 152cm.
- 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 single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
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Comments
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- A key is required to access the building.
Outside Access (First Floor 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 stepped access at this entrance.
- 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 single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
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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 15 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 not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- A key is required to access the building.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to rooms 01 to 07.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to rooms 08 to 14.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- 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 clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accommodation
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
- Rooms are located to the left and right as you enter.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.