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Introduction

By Road View
- This venue is located on the A6012 in the centre of Derby. There are multiple routes to get to the College
- There is a small underground car park available to use if required. However, parking must be booked before arrival. There are Blue Badge bays and staff parking available.
By Bus View
- The closest bus stop to the college is located on Cathedral Road, outside the Queens Leisure Centre. This route is not very well run and only has 3 busses that run along it; 17, 17A and 114.
By Train View
- The nearest train station is Derby Midland, which is 1.2 miles from the site. There are bus and taxi routes from the station to the college.

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Car Park View
- The car park is located underneath the building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Joseph Wright Centre.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 220cm (7ft 3in).
- The car park surface is concrete.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 389cm x 585cm (12ft 9in x 19ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located next to the car park entrance.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
Drop Off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
Car Park Access View
- There is level access to the car park from the Joseph Wright building.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Joseph Wright building.
- The nearest designated bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the car park entrance.

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
Ramp/Slope View
- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 122cm (4ft).
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 not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Comments View
- The height of the external push pad is 93cm.
- The height of the internal push pad is 93cm.

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located on the far side of the car park from the vehicle entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is 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 156cm (5ft 1in).
Comments View
- This entrance gives access to the basement of the main building. The Foyer lifts can be used to access the rest of the building from here.

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main foyer.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).