Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Students Union, The Landing, The Loft, Costa Café, Fitness Suite, Information and Advice Centre and SU Sport as well as multiple meeting rooms and offices.
Getting Here (City Campus)
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By Road
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- 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.
- The City Campus is located north west of the city centre of Nottingham.
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By Bus
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- 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.
- Bus route Go2 Uni 4 links the University City and Clifton Campuses. The bus terminates on Burton Street (Stop T7).
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By Train
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- 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.
- Nottingham station is located approximately one mile from our City Campus, which can then be accessed on foot, by tram or by bus.
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By Tram
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- 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.
- 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.
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Useful Links
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- 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.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Shakespeare Street Staff Car Park.
- The car park is located underneath Maudsley Building off Shakespeare Street.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Shakespeare Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Gill Street Staff Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Gill Street.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Hampden and Gill Street South.
- 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 not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Bonington Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Bonington Building.
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Comments
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- A university access card is required to enter the car park.
Site/Campus Car Park (Shakespeare Street Staff Car Park)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- 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.
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Comments
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- Parking is allocated by request/arrangement.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
- There is step free 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 push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in).
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Comments
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- There is an adjacent large, manual revolving door.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with a central handrail, for access to the right side of the ground floor from the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a slight slope, with handrails on both sides, for access to the right side of the ground floor from the main entrance.
- The width of the ramp is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- This level change is shown in photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written 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 varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Welcome Desk)
- Welcome Desk is located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
- The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is ramped or stepped access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Eating and Drinking (Costa Cafe)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located at the front of the building, to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are not clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold sandwiches and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 96cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
- There are also coffee tables, armchairs and sofas.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 35cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Café Seating Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located at the rear left of the café seating area.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on either side of the ramp.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1.
- The stairs are located directly beyond the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- 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 are similar staircases throughout the building accessing a variety of floors.
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the lounge to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 140cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 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 low.
Reception (Information and Advice Service)
- Information and Advice Service is located to the right as you exit the main lift on the first floor.
- The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main lift.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Foyer Accessible Toilet)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the main entrance foyer.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 240cm (5ft x 7ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- 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 poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- 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 lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet on the first floor at the rear right of building to the left as you exit the lift with a transfer space on the right.
Outside Access (The Landing and The Loft)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the front right of the building off Shakespeare Street.
- There is step free 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 185cm (6ft 1in).
Outside Access (The Landing Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building, on the lower ground level.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
Level Change (The Landing)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located at the internal entrance from the lounge (costa café) into the Landing.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the internal entrance from The Lounge (costa café) into The Landing.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).
Eating and Drinking (The Landing)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant/bar is located on the far right of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access restaurant/bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; large print menus, handheld menus and Braille menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 63cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
- There are also high tables, booths, bench seats and high stools.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl, wood and laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
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Comments
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- Photographs 7, 8, 9 and 10 show The Landing lower level.
Opening Times (The Landing)
- Monday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday 22:00 - 03:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 23:00.
Eating and Drinking (The Loft)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free access, via lift, bar.
- For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played during certain functions, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 74cm.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas, booths, stools and high stools.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 41cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 104cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Opening Times (The Loft)
- Monday 18:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 18:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 18:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 18:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 18:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 18:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 18:00 - 23:00.
Lift (The Landing and The Loft Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead and on your left as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Landing and the Loft entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 140cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
- There are 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does 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 medium.
Reception (Box Office)
- Box Office is located on the lower ground floor ahead and to the right as you exit the lift.
- The desk is 11m (12yd 1in) from the Landing and the Loft lift.
- Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Toilet(s) (The Landing)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the Landing.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the Landing and the Loft entrance.
- 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 a member of staff.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 208cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- 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 poor.
- 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 female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- 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 lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 113cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet in The Loft, on the far left as you enter from the lift.
- There is a similar accessible toilet on lower ground level of The Landing at the rear left of the area.
Level Change (The Loft Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the far left end of The Loft as you exit the lift.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Reception (SU Sport Reception)
- SU Sport Reception is located ahead and to the right as you exit the lift on the lower ground level.
- The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the ground floor to the right as you enter.
- The fitness suite is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 83cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes adapted weight machines with movable seats.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- There is an entrance barrier, 94cm wide.
- The staircase to reach the upper fitness suite level is located in the far left corner of the fitness suite, has 15+ deep, well marked steps and a handrail on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is an entrance barrier, 94cm wide.
- The staircase to reach the upper fitness suite level is located in the far left corner of the fitness suite, has 15+ deep, well marked steps and a handrail on both sides.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Changing Room)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the lift on the lower ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 241cm x 270cm (7ft 11in x 8ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 173cm (5ft 8in).
- 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 fair.
- 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 not available in the toilet.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- 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 lever mixer.
- 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 102cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is fair.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is fair.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
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Comments
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- There is a similar changing room in the female changing area on the right as you exit the lift.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit the main lift on the Lower Ground Floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 183cm x 265cm (6ft x 8ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- 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 fair.
- 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 female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- 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 lever mixer.
- 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 113cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 93cm.
Outside Access (The SU Shop)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the centre of the front of the building.
- There is step free 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.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
SU Shop
- The shop can be accessed from The Lounge via heavy, manual double doors, 158cm wide.
- There is even and level access throughout the shop with a minimum access width of 60cm.
- The till area is 92cm high with a moveable card reader.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the main entrance foyer, at the rear left of the Landing, at the rear of the Loft. and on the lower ground floor on either side of the lifts. and on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located throughout the building on all floors.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located at the rear left of The Landing.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the Landing and the Loft entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is 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 sensor.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
- The female standard toilets are located at the rear right of The Landing.