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The Allsebrook Lecture Theatre

Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; Allesbrook Lecture Theatre and Branksome Seminar Room.

Useful Information

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • 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.
  • By Bus View
    • 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.
  • By Train View
    • 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.
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Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • 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 Car Park.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is 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)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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.
  • 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 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)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • 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 (Branksome Seminar Room)

  • Entrance View
    • This entrance gives access to the Branksome seminar room.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Branksome Room'.
    • There is step-free 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.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 80cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Outside Access (Lecture Theatre Accessible Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • 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 not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The push pad to enter is 92cm high. To exit, the push pad is 89cm high.

Outside Access (Lecture Theatre Stepped Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building to the left of the accessible entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped and 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 single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the building on the approach to the rear entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The width of the ramp is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • 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 9 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • The stepped entrance can be approached via the slight ramp at the rear of the building which connects to a level path to the entrance.

Outside Access (Lecture Theatre Rear Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 71cm (2ft 4in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Lecture Theatre(s) (Allsebrook Lecture Theatre)

  • Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
  • There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 81cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the lectern is 111cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do have handrails.
  • The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is some fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • There is an infrared (IR) hearing support system which is clearly signed.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located in The Sir Michael Cobham Library.
    • Please see the separate access guide for The Sir Michael Cobham Library for further details.

Standard Toilet(s)