Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Sports Dome is located opposite the Sports Centre.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Gym.
- Sport Centre link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located within the main Sports Centre.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located within the main Sports Centre.
- Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located within the main Sports Centre.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located within the main Sports Centre.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located within the main Sports Centre.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located within the main Sports Centre.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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).
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By Bus
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- 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).
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By Train
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- 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).
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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: student-support@aber.ac.uk.
- 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: accommodation@aber.ac.uk.
- 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).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the side and the front 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 3 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 420cm x 560cm (13ft 9in x 18ft 4in).
- 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 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance - sports centre.
- 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.
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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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Hafan)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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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 Student Union Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Student Union Building.
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Comments
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- The upper level of car park is for staff permit holders only.
Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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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 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.
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Comments
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- Parking charges apply between 8am and 5pm on Mondays to Fridays.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Sports Dome, second door on the left.
- This entrance gives access to the gym.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is also a revolving door next to this one.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 104cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at each door entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
Counter
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Counter
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- The counter is located to the right after you enter the Sports Dome.
- The counter is approximately 2m (6ft) from the entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and vinyl.
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Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the counter.
Gym
- The gym is staffed when open.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, cable resistance machines and arm cycles.
- Background music is played.
- The flooring in the gym consists of a plastic covering.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the main Sports Centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the main Sports Centre.