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Introduction

• Basement Floor -
  Music Studios.
  Ground Floor -
  Faculty Staff Offices
  First Floor -
  Photography Studio 1.25, CT Staff Office, Photography Studio, Colour Dark Room, Digital Dark Room, Black & White Dark Room, Photography Technical Support Staff Office, Photography Loan Store.
• Related link Eldon Building - West Wing.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/eldon-building-west-wing
• Related link Eldon Building - North Wing.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/eldon-building-north-wing
• Related link Eldon Building - South Wing.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/eldon-building-south-wing

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Take the M275 into Portsmouth. From the end of the M275, follow signs for 'Historic Waterfront/Seafront'. Cross three roundabouts to the traffic lights by Unicorn Gate (entrance to the naval dockyard) and St John's Cathedral. This is at the top of the Guildhall Campus map (see link to Maps and Directions Page below).
  • There are permit holder car parks situated nearby to the majority of University Buildings. Public car parks and on street parking is also available close to most buildings.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 19, The Star 7, Hoverbus, and the coach 700 Coastliner all stop on Winston Churchill Avenue. There is also a University bus, linking the Langstone Campus with the Guildhall Campus, which stops here.
• By Train View
  • Portsmouth and Southsea station is located just to the north of this part of the Guildhall Campus. From the station entrance, turn left and pass under the railway lines. Cross Isambard Brunel Road, pass through the gap in the building and then cross Guildhall Square to Guildhall Walk. Portsmouth and Southsea is served by trains from London Waterloo and Victoria, as well as South Wales, Bristol and stations along the South Coast.
• Useful Links View
  • The Maps and Directions page on the University Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The First Group website for Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 9284 3462.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admission Enquires please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 9284 5566.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 9284 3214.
• Email: [email protected].
• Digital Messaging Service: Digital Messaging Service (DMS) has been launched campus-wide and includes the University Library. This service is a fire alarm warning which alerts people who are d/Deaf or have hearing loss, when the fire alarm sounds.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Eldon Building)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Bedford Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Eldon Building South Wing.
  • 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 450cm (13ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.

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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 visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Eldon Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Bedford Street.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 400cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on St James's Road.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on St James's Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (East Wing / North Wing Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off St James's Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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 moderate.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 137cm (4ft 6in).
• 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 6 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 deep.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The entrance is designated as being part of East Wing but the second entrance door leads into an area designated as North Wing.
  • To access the East Wing you will need to turn to your left on entrance and head through a set of double doors that are permanently held open towards you with a width of 142cm.

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Outside Access (East Wing Courtyard Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard.
  • There is stepped access 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The entrance enters East Wing halfway up a stairwell.
  • There are 8 deep steps with handrails on each side leading to the ground floor from the entrance.
  • There are 12 deep steps leading from the entrance to the basement floor.

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Outside Access (North Wing Courtyard Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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 does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
• 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 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is 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.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Entrance (North Wing First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the School of Media Performing Arts and Visual Cultures Office.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • The office is staff only.
  • Permission will need to be acquired to go through the office.

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Entrance (South Wing)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the east staircase of South Wing.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 8 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.

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Lift (North Wing Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left when you exit the ground floor platform lift.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the ground floor platform lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 123cm x 107cm (4ft x 3ft 6in).
• 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 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • The basement floor located beneath the North Wing and accessed by this lift is technically part of the East Wing.

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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 is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the music studios and pods.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is an enclosed platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 1. This area can also be accessed via the alternate East Wing staircase mentioned in the other floors section.
  • There are no 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 no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The first floor can be accessed via two methods. One, by using the North Wing lift and going through the SMPA, Visual Culture Staff Office, for which permission will be needed.
  • Or alternatively using the South Wing lift which leads to a small corridor which is blocked off by a locked door with a sign saying no entry which leads to the dark rooms.
  • Permission will be needed to use this route also.
  • There is poor lighting within the dark rooms and the corridor just outside them on the first floor.

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Lift (Basement Rooms)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located within the music studios on the basement floor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 147cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the basement floor and from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The staircase is located between the first and second sets of doors at the East and North Wing Entrance.
  • The staircase is located designated as being in the East Wing on the basement, ground and first floors but on the second and third floors it is designated as being in the North Wing.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the East Wing / North Wing Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the ground floor corridor to the south of the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 177cm (6ft 5in x 5ft 10in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 103cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the north wing first floor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the north of East Wing.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 209cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the basement floor and the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the ground floor corridor to the south of the wing.
  • 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 21m from the East Wing / North Wing 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.