Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include School of English and Foundation Years Office.
Opening Times
- The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University campus is located to the north of Brighton, accessed off the A27.
From the centre of Brighton, take the A270 Lewes Road. Just before it meets the A27, turn onto Stony Mere Way and continue onto Sports Centre Road. Turn left into Gardner Centre Road. The building is located at the end of this road. - Pre-arranged visitor parking is available in Car Park 4, located outside Sussex House.
The most accessible car park to the Trafford Centre is Car Park 1.
Pay and display visitor parking is available in Car Park 4, Car Park 5 (outside the Sports Centre) and the Sports Complex car park. Permit only car parks are located throughout the campus.
- The University campus is located to the north of Brighton, accessed off the A27.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 5B 23, 25, 28, 29 and 50 run from the centre of Brighton to the campus. There are several bus stops located throughout the campus.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Falmer, which is located on the opposite side of the A27 from the campus.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus, please see the University website How To Get Here page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please use the link below for more details on buses in the Brighton and Hove area.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on trains to Falmer.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Support Unit please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 877 466.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Support Unit is a team of specialist advisors who work with students who may need support at the university due to a long term condition.
- To see more information on Student Life Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 876 767.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Life Centre offers information, advice and guidance to all Sussex students.
It is located on the ground floor of Bramber House (north end opposite Kent House), and is open from 09:00 – 17:00 every weekday. - To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- The Admissions Office is located on the ground floor of Sussex House, and is open Monday - Friday 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00.
It deals with all full-time Undergraduate applications, and full- and part-time Masters applications.
There are different contact details for each type of application. Please see the website for more details. - To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 678 220.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Housing Services Office is located on Level 2 of Bramber House (North Side).
- To see more information on General Enquiries (University of Sussex) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 606 755.
- Email: [email protected].
- Equality and diversity courses, including Disability Awareness, are available to staff. The Diversity in the Workplace course is mandatory for all staff.
- For more information on BSMS Clinical Neuroscience please click here.
- For more information on accessible routes around the Campus please click here.
Site/Campus Car Park (Sports Centre Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located by the Sports Centre.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sports Centre, Falmer House.
- 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 available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the car park to the sports centre entrance.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the sports centre entrance.
- The nearest designated bay is 49m (53yd 1ft) from the sports centre entrance.
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Comments
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- There is a second Blue Badge bay located on the opposite side of the car park. This bay is closer to the main university campus. The width is 510 x 480.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 4 - Sussex House Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of Sussex House, at the southern end of the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sussex House.
- 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 available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 365cm x 439cm (11ft 12in x 14ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
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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 Sussex House.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Sussex House.
- The nearest designated bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Sussex House main entrance.
Building Parking
- 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 permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the side 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 and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 550cm (9ft 10in x 18ft 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
Outside Access (Accessible 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 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 144cm (4ft 9in).
- 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 in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (External Link Arts A 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 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 7 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 on both sides.
Entrance (Internal Link Arts C Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the third floor on right hand side of the building.
- There is step free access 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- 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 good 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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- The stairs are located to the left after the accessible entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the accessible entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- There is a similar staircase located to the right after the accessible entrance but with handrails going up the left side.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located in Arts C and there is level access via the internal entrance.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are female standard toilets facilities on the second floor.
- There are shared 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 on the third floor.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 30m from the lift.
- 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.
Emergency Egress
- To view the fire evacuation plan for Arts B Level 0 please click here
- To view the fire evacuation plan for Arts B Level 3 please click here.
Deaf Messaging Service
- For more information on the Deaf Messaging Service please click here.