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Tolpuddle Annexe 1

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

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include multiple teaching rooms and the postgraduate media 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 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

  • 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 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
    • 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 varied.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
    • The stairs are located to the right as you enter between the two entrance doors.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the left as you enter between the two entrance doors.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
  • The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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 lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 151cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does not 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 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 medium.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the right side of the ground floor.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared 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 high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
    • 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 high.
    • 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
    • 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 visual 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).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located at the right end of the building on the ground floor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
    • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.