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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; art galleries and a café.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the basement level.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the basement level.
  • Baby changing facilities are located on the basement level.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 12:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 12:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 12:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 12:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 18:00.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Goldsmiths University of London overview please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7171.
• To see more information on Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7078 5300.
• Email: course-info@gold.ac.uk.
• Search for a course.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0207 078 5300 option 1.
• Email: admissions@gold.ac.uk.
• To see more information on School Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8228 5550.
• Contact the school hubs for support with administrative and programme enquiries.
• To see more information on Disability and Inclusion Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
• Email: disability@gold.ac.uk.
• The Disability Service is for help with reasonable adjustments, necessary equipment and support to help study effectively.
• There is a designated dog toileting area between the Whitehead Building and the St James Hatcham Building, near to College Green.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, southeast London, on Lewisham Way. From the west or the east, take the A2 and turn off onto the A20, this is Lewisham Way.
    From the north take the A102 through Blackwall Tunnel and then follow the A2 West towards Camberwell and Peckham until the A20 / Lewisham Way.
    From the south, take the A20 until it meets the A2 at Lewisham Way; Goldsmiths is just before this junction.
  • There is limited parking on the Goldsmiths campus, and no public parking. There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays for staff and visitors, and pre-registered students with mobility needs within the Laurie Grove Gate site/campus car park.
    There are two on-street Blue Badge parking bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate. There is limited unsigned/unmarked standard parking on Laurie Grove. Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.
  • For more information on directions to the Richard Hoggart Building please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • Marquis Of Granby / Goldsmiths (Stop Y) is served by routes 136, 171, 177, 436, N89, N136, and N171.
  • For more information on buses near Marquis of Granby / Goldsmiths please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is New Cross or New Cross Gate.
  • New Cross station is served by Southeastern Railway and New Cross Gate is served by Southern Railway.
  • For more information on Southeastern services to New Cross please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Southern services to New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is New Cross.
  • London Overground serves New Cross and New Cross Gate.
  • For more information on London Overground services to New Cross and New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
• By DLR View
  • The nearest DLR station is Deptford Bridge.
  • Deptford Bridge is two stops before the end of the southern branch of the DLR towards Lewisham.
  • For more information on DLR services to Deptford Bridge please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for London.
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  • TfL Go.
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  • National Rail.
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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Laurie Grove Gate.
  • The car park is located off Dixon Road.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • There is unmarked on-street parking available on St James’s, as shown in the photographs.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Gate)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Laurie Grove.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Richard Hoggart Building, the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing, and the Whitehead 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.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 479cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 116cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• 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 a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance to the George Wood Theatre.
• Comments View
  • The car park surface is tarmac and loose chippings.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the Ben Pimlott building.
  • This entrance gives access to the art gallery.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Goldsmiths Centre For Contemporary Art'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 150cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 210cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of and to the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There are two steps in front of the entrance with no handrail.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located immediately in front of the entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 76cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 29/05/2024.
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • The type of flooring is concrete and laminate.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are some areas with uneven flooring.

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Other Floors (Standard Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B, G and 1.
  • There are 15+ 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 30cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The stairs between the ground and first floor have a handrail on the right side only, which is not easy to grip.
    The stair step edges on all stairs are uneven.

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Other Floors (Spiral Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B, G and 1.
  • There are 15+ 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located immediately before the stairs, to the right of the entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access standard stairs to all floors.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are 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 20cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G and 1.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 250cm (4ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Opening Times (Good as Gold Cafe)

• Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Good as Gold Cafe)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Good as Gold Cafe.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Good as Gold cafe'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 121cm.
  • 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 114cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Key card access is not required to enter.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).

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Eating and Drinking (Good as Gold Cafe)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located at the rear of the Goldsmiths Centre of Contemporary Art.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the café.
  • For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • 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.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the basement floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 370cm (4ft 9in x 12ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • 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 the left.
  • There is not 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 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 155cm 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.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 106cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The 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 102cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a fixed baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 78cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the lower ground floor to the left of the stairs.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.