Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include café and Bar facilities.
- Dylan's Kitchen and Bar is located on the first floor of Poole House.
- Poole House link (new tab) - click here.
Opening Times
- Monday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Talbot Campus can be reached from the North or the East via the A338 (locally known as Wessex Way).
- Take the exit at the Richmond Hill Roundabout (next to the Vitality tower) and then follow the signs for Bournemouth University.
- From the West on the A35 follow the signs to Bournemouth (A3049), taking the dual carriageway (Dorset Way) past Tower Park.
- Talbot Campus is located on the A3049 (Wallisdown Road).
- For sat nav users, the postcode for the Talbot Campus is BH12 5BB.
- There are a number of staff and student permit holder car parks at Talbot Campus.
- A permit is only required between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays.
- The Visitor and Events car park is pay and display between 07:00 – 16:00.
- Outside these hours there is no charge.
- A map showing the car parks can be found here.
- Talbot Campus can be reached from the North or the East via the A338 (locally known as Wessex Way).
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By Bus
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- As part of the local transport network, Morebus operates a student-oriented service (UNIBUS).
- This service provides transport between the two campuses and extends to areas populated by students in Poole, Winton, Charminster, Southbourne, and Boscombe.
- At Talbot Campus services run regularly during term-time and timetables can be found on the UNIBUS website.
- The U1 and U3 bus services are in operation during university vacation times, running at least every 30 minutes.
- As part of the local transport network, Morebus operates a student-oriented service (UNIBUS).
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By Train
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- The nearest rail station to Talbot Campus is Bournemouth.
- The fastest train service from London to Bournemouth takes approximately 1.5hrs.
- From the station, Morebus services run to Talbot Campus, or you can catch a more direct UNIBUS by from Dorchester House.
- There is a taxi rank at the station. A taxi journey to Talbot Campus takes approximately 10 minutes.
- The nearest rail station to Talbot Campus is Bournemouth.
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Useful Links
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- Information on Bournemouth Station from National Rail. .
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability & Additional Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01202 965663.
- Email: als@bournemouth.ac.uk.
- Assistance dogs have full access to the University’s estate, relevant buildings and University student accommodation. An application form for use of an assistance dog can be found on the BU intranet.
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 Visitor and Events Parking.
- The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
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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 not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a drop off point located to the rear of the student centre.
- The What3Words for the drop off point is spot.marked.gave.
Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor and Events Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right of Talbot House.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Talbot House.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 610cm (11ft 1in x 20ft 0in).
- 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 visitors.
- Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not 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 Campus, with tactile paving at the crossing points.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Talbot House entrance.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m (98ft) from the Talbot House.
- The car park surface is part tarmac and part gravel.
- Parking charges apply between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays.
- Outside these hours there is no parking charge.
- Blue Badge holders are eligible for free parking however, this needs to be booked in by a staff member.
- The payment machine is located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- The touchpad for the payment machine is 132cm from the ground.
- The path next to the machine is on a slight incline.
- Payment cannot be made by phone however, it can be made by following the weblink on car park signage.
Site/Campus Car Park (Talbot Campus)
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Car Park
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- 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
- 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 permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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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 level access to the car park from the Campus. There is tactile paving at the crossing points.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (65ft) from the Christchurch Building.
- All site/campus car parks can be located using this map
- This car park can be used by staff and student permit holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders however, they must also hold a valid staff or student parking permit.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and can be found using this map
- There are a total of 31 designated Blue Badge parking bays within Talbot Campus’ permit holder car parks.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- 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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
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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.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 189cm (6ft 2in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- The stairs are located to the right of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 38m from the main entrance.
- 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 left going up.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located towards the right of Poole House.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg.
- The lift is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) 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 105cm x 138cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
- 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 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 bright.
Entrance (Dylan's Kitchen and Bar Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left on exiting the ramp on the first floor.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the 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; handheld menus and written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- 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 .
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
- Table service is available using the APP.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 92cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
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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 68cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas, bench seats, stools and high stools.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 108cm.
- 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 carpet and wood.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a slight slope with 115cm to access additional seating on the left of the bar or by two deep steps.
This can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
There is a steep slope with a width of 109cm to access additional seating to the right of the bar or by a deep steps.
This can be seen in photographs 5 and 6.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located beneath Dylan's Bar and Grill on the ground floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located beneath Dylan's Bar and Grill on the ground floor.
