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Summary

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• Service View
  • The University Theatre is located opposite the Security Office on the Newton Campus site.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; changing areas, accessible toilets with accessible showers, standard toilets, rooms/offices and a theatre.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located within the changing areas.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located within the female changing area.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located within the male changing area.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor to the rear of the building.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the changing areas.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Leave the M4 at junction 18 and join the A46 southbound.
    After 9 miles, leave the A46 and at the roundabout, and take the third exit onto the A4 into Bath.
    After one mile, at the traffic lights for the A36 turnoff, proceed into the left-hand lane and turn onto Cleveland Place.
    Drive over Cleveland Bridge, and proceed along Bathwick Street.
    At the traffic lights, turn right onto the A36 Sydney Place and continue along the A36 Darlington Street.
    
    At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the A36 Pulteney Road.
    Continue along the A36 through Widcombe and onto Claverton Street.
    At the roundabout, and after going under the railway arches, take the second exit onto the A36 Lower Bristol Road.
    Continue along the A36 Lower Bristol Road and join the dual carriageway (A4);
    
    Take the second exit at the "Globe Inn" roundabout to join the A39.
    The campus entrance is immediately on your left
  • There are 2 main car parks on campus which do fill up very quickly. There are additional spaces in front of the majority of buildings for Blue Badge Holders and some spaces for visitors.
• By Bus View
  • Regular bus services run to Newton Park, from Bath, Bristol and the wider region.
    
    The U5 and U6 FirstBus services from Bath city centre run every 10 minutes during term times, and every half hour during off-peak season.
• By Train View
  • The closest Railway station to this campus is Bath Spa railway station. The train station is just a short walk to the bus station where you can continue your journey.
• Useful Links View
  • Bath Bus Company Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Wellbeing Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 876 543.
• Email: studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk.
• For information and guidance on Access and Disability, Mental Health, Medical Services and Money Advice.
• To see more information on Accommodation - Newton Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 876 777.
• Email: accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk.
• To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 876 180.
• Email: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk.

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Egress

• Students who require assistance with evacuating a building will have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). If there is an emergency on a campus or on University premises the University Security team would check if a student needed support to evacuate.
  
• If you are on campus , the University Security team can be called at any time to report an incident/emergency on 01225 87 5555.

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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 Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear 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 240cm x 640cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • 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 40m (43yd 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Ring 01225 875555 to validate your parking in these spaces.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Main)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the left off of the main service road running through the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Newton Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • There is 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 can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
• Comments View
  • Payments for parking can be made using the Just Park app. The location ID for permit holders is 310150. The location ID for non permit holders is 310149.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Additional)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the far end of the campus, at the end of the main service road running through.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Chestnut Halls.
  • 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 360cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • There is 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 can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Chestnut Hall Entrance.
• Comments View
  • Payments for parking can be made using the Just Park app. The location ID for permit holders is 310150. The location ID for non permit holders is 310149.

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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.
  • This entrance gives access to the theatre foyer.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'UNIVERSITY THEATRE'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located towards the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to rooms, standard toilets and rear stairs.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Theatre Foyer

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• Theatre Foyer View
  • The theatre foyer is located immediately after entering the building.
  • There is step-free access to the theatre foyer.
  • There is step-free access throughout the foyer.
  • The type of flooring in the foyer is tiles.
  • There is flooring in the foyer which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Wayfinding signage is available.
  • The nearest seating is located to the right after entering.
  • The foyer does not play background music.
• Box Office View
  • There is a box office within the foyer.
  • The counter(s) is/are located ahead after entering.
  • The nearest counter is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The counter(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter(s).
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter(s).
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter(s) are moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter(s) is/are 124cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter(s).
  • There is not a/are not lowered section(s) of the counter(s).
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter(s).
• Bar View
  • There is not a bar within the foyer.
• Comments View
  • There are vending machines in the foyer.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is stepped access to seating on the balcony.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is bench seating and single seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The system is infrared.
  • There is an infrared hearing system throughout the building.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/11/2024.
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.

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Other Floors (Theatre Foyer)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right after entering the building via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Rear)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located straight ahead after entering the building via the rear entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the rear entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The handle on the right of the stairs is not easy grip. The handle on the left is.

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Lift

• The lift is located ahead and to the right after entering the building.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 147cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Viewing Gallery)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located within the viewing gallery on the first floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access seating.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 28cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Changing Area (Female)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the right in the rear of the building.
  • The changing area is approximately 10m from the rear entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; an accessible shower, standard showers, an accessible toilet and standard toilets.
  • This is a female changing area.
  • Similar male changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are low to moderate.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a high step into the shower cubicle.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are adjustable.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are twist/turn.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are low to moderate.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the female changing area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the female changing area entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 228cm x 240cm (7ft 6in 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • 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 low.
  • 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 low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 166cm and 174cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 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 low.
  • 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 108cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • 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 cannot 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is low.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.