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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Trowbridge campus.
• The nearest National Rail station is Trowbridge.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 610cm (11ft 12in x 20ft).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the right of the designated bays as you enter the car park.
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  • The Blue Badge parking bays are to be used for Edington, Broughton, Lacock and Ashton Buildings, Arc Theatre, Sports Hall, Students Common and Pegasus Food Court.
  • The College uses Parking Eye to manage the car parks. There is a 15 minute waiting time for visitors. If a visitor plans to be longer than 15 minutes they must register their car at reception. Students and staff register their vehicles for daily use.

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Outside Access (Arc Theatre)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is push pad controlled to enter the building.
  • The push pad is at a height of 86cm.

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Level Change (Arc Theatre)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to to rear of the building to the right before the common room.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading to the main entrance.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is not a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the foot of the stairs.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Common Room entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 80cm (3ft 3in x 2ft 7in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • The platform lift overcomes the steps from the ground floor to the first floor.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the mezzanine level of the student common room.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • This door can be used as an accessible entrance into the fitness room but is usually locked. A key can be obtained at the receptions in both the Broughton and Arc Theatre buildings.

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Inside Access (Fitness Room)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the fitness suite.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the mezzanine floor of the student common room.
  • The fitness suite is 3m (3yd 10in) from the common room lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 130cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Main Entrance to the Student Common Room

• The distance from the main entrance to the Student Common Room is approximately 90m.
• After entering the college via the main entrance proceed towards the reception desk and bear left.
• Go straight ahead passing the interview rooms to the double doors. The doors are 180cm in width and open automatically towards you. Once through the doors the flooring changes from non-slip slate tile to carpet.
• Beyond the doors go straight ahead, passing the Sports Hall on the left.
• The Student Common Room is 25m ahead, immediately in front of you.

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Trowbridge Fitness Room from the Student Common Room

• Enter the Student Common Room and turn right.
• There is a flight of stairs with a platform lift which gives access to the first floor entrance to the Trowbridge Fitness Room.
• Alternatively there is a flight of stairs opposite the Sports Hall entrance without a lift.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest adapted toilet is located at the rear of the Arc Theatre.
• Please see the guide for Arc Theatre for further details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard female and male toilets are located at the rear of the ARC Theatre.
• Please see the guide for ARC Theatre for further details.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.