Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link 35 Marylebone Road.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/35-marylebone-road
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Comments
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- The Refectory is located on the ground floor of the Marylebone Building, at the rear of the foyer area, ahead from the main entrance.
- In addition to the Refectory, there is a Costa Coffee outlet.
- Additional seating is via the main entrance foyer on the ground floor of the Marylebone Building.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the Marylebone Campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Marylebone.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Baker Street.
Opening Times (Staff and Blue Badge Parking)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left side of the Marylebone Building, off Luxborough Street.
- The car park type is underground.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 240cm (7ft 10in).
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The entrance to the car park is from Luxborough Street, to the east of the building.
- Security staff control the barrier at the entrance to the car park.
- The height of the security window is 112cm.
- There are a very small number of standard parking bays. These are generally used for deliveries or tradespeople needing to bring equipment to site.
- There is no on-site standard parking for students or visitors.
- Marylebone Road is a very busy red route where stopping is not permitted.
Outside Access (P1/B1 Entrance from Blue Badge Parking)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the underground car park, opposite the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located either side 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.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to Floor B1 of the Marylebone Building.
- The card reader is to the left of the entrance, on the slope of the ramp.
- Lift B to access all floors is immediately to the right after this entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Disabled Access Only)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Comments
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- There are 2 similar sets of doors for disabled access only.
- These doors are located on either side of the main entrance doors and are push-pad activated.
- The height of the push-pad on entry or exit is 80cm as shown in image 4.
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 venue.
- 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.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the main entrance.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 143cm (4ft 8in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Opening Times (Main Entrance)
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day and The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.
Reception (Main Reception)
- Main Reception is located immediately to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are security barriers, which are between 53cm-101cm wide, next to the reception desk.
- There is one barrier, next to the lowered section of the reception desk, which is for disabled access only.
- This barrier is 101cm in width and is controlled remotely by the reception staff.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Marylebone Building, to the rear of the main entrance foyer.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- There is open access from the main entrance foyer to the Refectory.
Opening Times (Refectory - Term Time Only)
- Monday 12:00 - 14:00.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00.
- Thursday 12:00 - 14:00.
- Friday 12:00 - 14:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Eating and Drinking (Refectory)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the refectory.
- The refectory is located on the ground floor of the Marylebone Building.
- There is step-free access to the refectory.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus, menu boards and online menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 87cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Payment Counter
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- The height of the counter is 87cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- There are also long tables and bench seats.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- There is additional seating available in the main entrance foyer of the Marylebone Building.
Opening Times (Costa Coffee - Term Time Only)
- Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Eating and Drinking (Costa Coffee Outlet)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located within the Refectory on the ground floor of the Marylebone Building.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 88cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Costa Coffee does not have it's own seating area.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilets are on the ground floor of the Marylebone Building, near Lift C or on the ground floor of the Luxborough Building, to the right of the library entrance.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are on the ground floor of the Marylebone Building, near Lift C or on the ground floor of the Luxborough Building, to the right of the library entrance.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.