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Gatehouse

de Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EU

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Summary

  • Service View
    • The Gatehouse is located to the left upon entering the de Havilland Campus driveway.
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; Security Office, Cleaning Staff Office which are not used by students, staff or visitors and a University Post Room.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located to the far right of the Gatehouse Building.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located in the Grace Ononiwu Law Court Building.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located in the Grace Ononiwu Law Court Building.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The de Havilland Campus is situated 1 mile west of the Hatfield town centre. It can be accessed from the north via the A1(M) and from the south via the M25 and A1(M).
      From the St Albans city centre, head east on Victoria Street for 0.5 miles and turn left on the B691.
      Then proceed straight onto the A1057 and continue along this road for another 3.5 miles.
      Then at the roundabout take the first exit onto Mosquito Way and take the first exit again at the at the next roundabout to enter the de Havilland Campus.
      From the Welwyn Garden City centre, proceed south along Parkway for 0.8 miles.
      Then at the roundabout take the second exit onto the A6129 and continue on the A6129 by taking the first exit at the next roundabout.
      Then proceed onto the A1(M), travelling southwards and stay on the A1(M) for 2.2 miles.
      Take the number three exit onto the Roehyde Interchange, and at this roundabout take the third exit onto the A1001.
      Proceed along the A1001 for 0.6 miles and take the first exit onto the A1057 at the Comet Roundabout.
      At the next roundabout take the third exit onto Mosquito Way.
      Then take the first exit at the next roundabout to enter the de Havilland Campus.
    • Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ car park that is located at the end of the road that is to the left as you enter the campus grounds and goes past the Reception building.
      For longer stays in this car park, you will need to pay on the day or you can register with Hozah for parking at a discounted cost.
    • For more information on parking at the University of Hertfordshire please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • There are several bus stops that surround the de Havilland Campus.
      These are located on Albatross Way and St Albans Road West (A1507).
      The bus services at these stops include the 301, 302, 303, 330, 341, 602, 610, 612 Dragonfly, 614 and 644 The Comet, 635, 641, 653 Tigermoth and the 724 GreenLine.
      The providers of these buses include Arrivabus, Greenline, Sullivanbuses and Unobus.
    • For more information on a bus provider please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
    • The nearest Railway Station is Hatfield.
    • The de Havilland Campus is approximately 1.8 miles east of Hatfield station.
      This station is a category B3 station with step free access to platform 1 only, whereas platform 2 can only be accessed via steps.
      This station is served by Greater Northern Rail and Thames Link Railway.
    • For more information on Hatfield train station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Site/Campus Car Park (de Havilland Campus)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off of Mosquito Way.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Learning Resources Centre, M Block, N Block, R Block and Hertfordshire Sports Village.
    • 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 21 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 480cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The marked zone is 110cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by anybody.
    • Parking charges apply for all users.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 2 hours.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 96m (104yd 2ft) from the Learning Resources Centre.

Outside Access (Post Room)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the Gatehouse building.
    • This entrance gives access to the Post Room.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • 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 key card reader is 106cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Office(s) (Post Room)

  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 67cm.
  • A height adjustable table/desk is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • This room is used as the Post Room.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located externally to the front right of the Gatehouse building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 51m (55yd 2ft) from the Post Room entrance door.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from the Security Office.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 238cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
    • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 the right.
    • There is not 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 86cm.
    • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • 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 fair.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
    • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the accessible toilets at this venue - these are also used as all gender standard toilets.