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Fitness Suite

Brunel Building, Harrow on the Hill Campus, Lowlands Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3AQ

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Summary

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Harrow College is located on Lowlands Road, just off the A312 in Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex.
    • There is no student parking during the day on the campus, unless for disabled parking. There is limited parking available for evening students, on a first come, first served basis.
  • By Bus View
    • There are several bus stops within 150m of Harrow College. The nearest bus stops are located on Lowlands Road and Peterborough Road. The Lowlands Road bus stop is served by the ML-1 and ML-2 bus routes. The Peterborough Road bus stop is served by the 182, 186, 223, 258 and 483 bus routes.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station to Harrow College is Harrow on the Hill. Harrow on the Hill station is located approximately 200m via Lowlands Road and is operated by Chiltern Railway.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is Harrow on the Hill. Harrow on the Hill Underground is approximately 200m via Lowlands Road and is operated by the Metropolitan Line.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located in front and to the left of the Armstrong 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.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 253cm x 480cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 140cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main 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 slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Harrow on the Hill station car park.
    • The car park is located on Lowlands Road.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • An additional Blue Badge bay is located on the driveway past the Armstrong building main entrance on the left side, as shown in the photographs.
    • This bay is approximately 72m from the main entrance.
    • The additional staff parking is located at the front of the Armstrong building.
    • The car park is for staff and disabled parking only during term hours, however limited parking is available in the main car park for evening students on a first come, first served basis.

Building Parking (Rear Car Park - Brunel Building)

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located to the right, rear of the Brunel 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 270cm x 475cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The marked zone is 250cm wide.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the external entrance to Brunel.
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Harrow on the Hill Station Car Park.
    • The car park is located Lowlands Road.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Additional Blue Badge bay parking is located in the main car park area in front of the Armstrong Building.
    • For information on this parking refer to the Armstrong Building guide.

Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the courtyard in the centre of the campus.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Brunel Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Brunel Building Ground Floor'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The flooring in the Fitness Suite consists of rubber matting.
    • There is a separate gymnasium located past and to the left of the Fitness Suite.

Fitness Suite

  • Access to Fitness Suite View
    • The fitness suite is located to the left as you enter the Brunel courtyard entrance.
    • The fitness suite is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Brunel courtyard entrance.
    • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
    • There are doors into the fitness suite.
    • The doors open away from you (push).
    • The doors are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The opening is 86cm wide.
  • Fitness Suite (General) View
    • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
    • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
    • There is level access to all of the equipment.
  • Comments View
    • All users are required to complete an induction session by a member of the sport team before accessing the Fitness Suite.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located within the Brunel Building.
    • For further information regarding the accessible toilet please see the relevant guide.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest standard toilets are located within the Brunel Building.
    • For further information regarding the standard toilets please see the relevant guide.