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The Design and Engineering Innovation Centre

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

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Multiple engineering workshops and teaching rooms and the Food Research Centre.

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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Useful Information

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 Parking.
    • 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.
    • 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)

  • 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 (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is step free 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 (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).

Outside Access (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 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 single.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face 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 have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written and pictorial 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.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is light.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
    • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 137cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
    • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
    • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
    • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
    • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.