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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include art and design studios, meeting rooms and some breakout spaces.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Barnes Wallis 001 please click here (new tab)
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  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Barnes Wallis 006 please click here (new tab)
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  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Barnes Wallis 105 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Barnes Wallis 106 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Barnes Wallis 107 please click here (new tab)
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Barnes Wallis 002 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Barnes Wallis 108 please click here (new tab)
• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Barnes Wallis 101 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here (City Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The City Campus is located north west of the city centre of Nottingham.
    The M1 passes close to the west of the city, the A42 / M42 link to the south-west of the city, and the A1(M) to the east of the city.
    When using the M1 from the north, exit at Junction 26 and take the A610 Nuthall Road / Alfreton Road into the city.
    When using the M1 from the south, use Junction 24 and follow the A453 into the city centre.
  • University car parks on the City Campus are not open to visitors, but there are a number of public car parks nearby.
    The following website gives details on car parking within Nottingham - https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/transport-parking-and-streets/parking-and-bus-lanes.
    Parking for people with disabilities will be accommodated on the campus if possible.
    The Park and Ride tram service with sites around Nottingham is particularly convenient and popular with visitors.
• By Bus View
  • Bus route Go2 Uni 4 links the University City and Clifton Campuses. The bus terminates on Burton Street (Stop T7).
    Buses stop outside the Newton Building on South Sherwood Street at NTU City Campus (Stop G1) - Centrelink, L14, Rainbow one, two and night bus N4.
    Buses stop outside the Newton Building on South Sherwood Street at NTU City Campus (Stop G2) - 28, 30, 31, 35, 36, L2, L5, L7, L10 and night bus N28.
• By Train View
  • Nottingham station is located approximately one mile from our City Campus, which can then be accessed on foot, by tram or by bus.
    Nottingham station has step free access to the station. There are lifts to platforms from station front.
    Wheelchairs are available and there are portable ramps available to access trains.
• By Tram View
  • The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram stops on Goldsmith Street outside the Chaucer building and the Boots Library, providing a link to Nottingham railway station and the Broadmarsh Bus Station redevelopment.
    There are several park and ride stops along the route with parking when visiting the University.
    The Phoenix Park's park and ride site is close to Junction 26 of the M1, and the Forest Park's park and ride site is near to the city centre.
    The trams network is fully accessible with fully accessible tram stop platforms, low floor access to trams, high colour contrast floor finishes, electronic signs and audible announcements, dedicated wheelchair spaces and Blue Badge parking at the park and ride sites on the tram network.
• Useful Links View
  • For details of bus services in Nottingham, including details of using bus services and accessibility, please use the following link to the Nottingham City Transport website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details on Nottingham train station please use the following link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram services please use the following link.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 848 6060.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Services Centres (SSC) at NTU offer you a wide range of support and advice to help you get the most out of university life.
  We have SSC Advisers located at City, Clifton and Brackenhurst campuses, who can provide support with: enrolment, card services, accommodation, wellbeing, financial support and referrals to Student Support Services, plus lots more.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 848 2894.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Accommodation Support Service offers support and advice for all of your accommodation needs whether you choose to live in university accommodation, private halls of residence or accredited shared housing.
  University accommodation can be booked online from Spring onwards and is usually home to undergraduate students. However, returning students and postgraduates are also welcome.
• To see more information on Disability Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 848 2085.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Support Service coordinates support and access arrangements for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties.
  Members of the Disability Support Service team work with academic staff, other university services and external agencies to meet individual access requirements.
• To see more information on Main Reception and Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)115 941 8418.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Shakespeare Street Staff Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Maudslay Building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Shakespeare Street Staff Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Maudslay building, off Shakespeare Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Maudslay and Barnes Wallis.
  • The car park type is sheltered.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is stepped access to the car park from the Maudslay building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Maudslay building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Maudslay car park entrance.
• Comments View
  • Parking is allocated by request/arrangement.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, off Goldsmith Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a long path from the pavement to the slope at the entrance. This is shown in photograph 1.
    
  • There are bollards on the approach.
    
  • The gaps between the bollards range from 125cm-135cm.

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Outside Access (Stepped Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Shakespeare Street.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is not 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Step(s) View
  • 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 steps before the entrance and 3 steps after the entrance.
    
  • The first 4 steps can be seen in photographs 2 and 3.
    
  • The last 3 steps are shown in photographs 7 and 8.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, UG, 1.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase at the front of the building, to the right as you enter from the stepped entrance. This is shown in photographs 3 and 4.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter via the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, UG, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1500kg.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 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 enhancement 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 moderate to good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the upper ground and first floors.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on every floor.
• Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located on the upper ground and first floors with the accessible toilets that are also signed as gender neutral toilets..

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter, from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 92cm (3ft).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 335cm (5ft 2in x 10ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional wash basin within the accessible toilet which is slightly higher than the one surveyed.
    
  • The height of the additional wash basin is 79cm.
    
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser above the additional wash basin.
    
  • The height of the additional soap dispenser is 106cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, ahead and to the right as you exit the lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 237cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional wash basin within the accessible toilet which is slightly higher than the one surveyed.
    
  • The height of the additional wash basin is 81cm.
    
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser above the additional sink.
    
  • The height of the additional soap dispenser is 107cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the accessible entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.