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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the café.
• The TaMed Da Café is located within the Penbryn Building.
  Within the Penbryn Building are the Medrus Rooms and Conference Suites.
• Related link Medrus.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/medrus

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the side of the 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 390cm x 490cm (12ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 64m (69yd 2ft) 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 dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are two electric car charging bays within the car park.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Aberystwyth University lies in the centre of the west coast of Wales on the A487 and at the end of the A44. The University campus is located at the north end of Aberystwyth off the Penglais Road (A487).
  • There are multiple campus car parks for staff, students and permit holders. There is a visitor car park at the rear of the campus near the Arts Centre, this is a pay and display car park but is free for Blue Badge holders. There are Blue Badge bays around the campus for multiple buildings.
  • For more information on getting to the University by car please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is the National Library stop. This bus stop is approximately 160m from the main reception. This bus stop is served by the 302, 512, TrawsCymru T2, X28 and YP8 routes. There is an additional bus stop approximately 100m from the reception building which is served by the National Express service.
  • For more information on getting to the University by bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Aberystwyth.
  • Aberystwyth Station is approximately 1.4km from the University on foot. The train station is linked to the university campus by the 302, TrawsCymru T2 and X28 bus routes. This train station is served by the Arriva Trains Wales and Vale of Rheidol Railway.
  • For more information on getting to the University by train please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on national train timetabling and ticketing, and station information for Aberystwyth station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to the University, and maps, please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on traveling by bus through Wales, please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• Student Support Services is based in the Student Welcome Centre on the Penglais Campus.
• To see more information on Student Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01970 621 761.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Academic Registry deals with admissions and is based on the first floor of the Cledwyn Building. Contact details for staff members can be found on the university website.
• To see more information on Academic Registry please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01970 622 984.
• Email: [email protected].
• There are dog toileting areas located near the Rosser Accommodation and Hub, by Block 13 at Fferm Penglais and to the side of Cledwyn at the Penglais Campus.
• For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).
• For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).

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Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus near the Arts Centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Student Union and Arts Centre.
  • 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 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 600cm (15ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • Parking charges apply to visitors only.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to unlimited.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • 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 sloped access to the car park from the Student Union Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Student Union Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Student Union Building.
• Comments View
  • Parking charges apply between 8am and 5pm on Mondays to Fridays.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Hafan)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Arts Centre and the Student Union.
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the entrance to the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • 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 sloped access to the car park from the Student Union Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Student Union Building.
• Comments View
  • The upper level of car park is for staff permit holders only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway from the car park to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 10 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 medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • When entering the first set of doors it opens out into the conservatory area.
  • There are a second set of doors 9m beyond the entrance.
  • These doors are held open.
  • The steps in photograph 5 are from the car park leading to the main entrance.
  • There are another set of steps from the car park leading to the front entrance pathway as shown in photographs 6, 7 and 8.
  • There are 5 steps 15cm high with handrails both sides.
  • The steps have tactile paving at the top only.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance - Penbryn Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is stepped 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • 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.
• 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 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 (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Penbryn Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • 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 right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does not 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.
• Comments View
  • The second set of doors are to your left when you enter.

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Entrance (Pantycelyn Penbryn - TaMed Da)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located within the Penbryn Building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).
• 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 12 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The entrance to the TaMed Da café is 22m from the Penbryn entrance past the reception desk to the top of the staircase in front of the TaMed Da entrance.

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Lift (Pantycelyn Penbryn - TaMed Da)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the stairs of Pantycelyn Penbryn - TaMed Da entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are level change to TaMed Da Cafe.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Penbryn main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 106cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 6in).
• 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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Eating and Drinking (TaMed Da)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant.
  • The restaurant is located ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a buffet counter and a self service counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall 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.
  • Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 86cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 80cm.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 87cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 84cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 80cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • 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 73cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, booths and high stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 43cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 111cm.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Eating and Drinking (TaMed Bach)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the right after entering the building.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • 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; menu boards and written wall 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, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 86cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • 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, high tables, armchairs, sofas, booths and high stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 74cm.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 176cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 9in).
  • 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 126cm 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The is a drop down baby table within the accessible toilet 90cm high.
  • The bin (as shown in photograph 2) was moved to show the transfer space correctly.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are no standard toilets in the TaMed Da café.
  
• The nearest standard toilets are in the Penbryn Building.
  
• The male toilets are on the ground floor.
  
• The female toilets are on the first floor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Male)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the reception area on the ground floor.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 22m from the main 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Female)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the lift 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.