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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • This residence is made up of Student accommodation buildings.
  • The residence surveyed was Alnwick Wing.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is not standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette, a common room, a bar and a study area.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
  • Level 4 can be accessed from the Wearmouth external access via a 5m corridor.
    Level 6 can be accessed from the MCR Richmond Common Room.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Collingwood College is located to the south of Durham city centre, off South Road. The college can be accessed via the A167 or the A177.
  • Blue Badge parking bays are available outside the main college building, with additional standard parking bays in the site car park at the front of the site.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is South Road Colleges on South Road. This bus stop is served by buses 6 Sapphire and S1.
  • For more information on Go North East buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham Station is 1.5 miles from Collingwood College and has direct mainline links to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool and Birmingham.
  • For more information on Durham station please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office please click here (opens new tab).

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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 at the front right 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 235cm x 465cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 112cm wide.
  • 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 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• 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 Collingwood College.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
• 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the Collingwood Campus Main Building.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • 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 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.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Step(s) View
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Weardale.
  • This entrance gives access to Weardale corridor and Alnwick block Level 4 entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance door.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Lift View
  • This entrance is located giving access to Weardale.
    There is then a 5m corridor and Level 4 access to Alnwick straight ahead.

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Entrance (Corbridge Entrance to Weardale and Alnwick Level 4 entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in Corbridge wing at the junction of Cumbria and Northumberland wings.
  • This entrance gives access to Weardale and Alnwick Level 4 entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Alnwick, Welfare Room, Corrigan Art Room, Weardale'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 60cm.

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Entrance (Alnwick from Weardale Level 4)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the Weardale corridor.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 4 of Alnwick wing.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Alnwick'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 119cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in the doorway.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter via Alnwick Level 4 entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the Alnwick Level 4 entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • There are 14 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 27cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Level 6 Richmond Common Room to Alnwick)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located within the Level 6 Richmond Common Room.
  • This entrance gives access to Alnwick wing Level 6.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Lift View
  • There is a lever handle at a height of 150cm to open this door.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Level 5)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 90cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are similar kitchens on Levels 6 and 7.

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Standard Shower (Level 5)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accommodation area.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a 20cm high step to enter and exit the shower.
• There are similar standard showers on Levels 6 and 7.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on Level 4 of the Collingwood Gym Block.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 5)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located in the accommodation area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Level 5 landing.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • There are similar standard toilets on Levels 6 and 7.