Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the main car park for university staff, students and visitors.
- Kingston Hill Library - Nightingale Centre link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located off Kingston Hill (A308), which links Kingston Town Centre to the A3. The A3 links the M25 Junction 10 to central London.
- There are car parks available for permit holders only. Visitor parking can be made available but must be arranged in advance. Blue Badge parking is also available on campus.
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By Bus
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- The K3 and 85 buses run along Kingston Hill and there are bus stops directly outside the campus. The University run a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors. The KU1 and KU3 buses stop on the campus.
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By Train
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- The closest train station is Norbiton station. Bus K3 stops at Station Road (Stop NY), close to the station.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the University website directions to the campus page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more information on local public transport.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the University website for more details on the Intersite bus service.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8417 7314.
- Email: 0)20 8417 7314.
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8417 7311.
- Email: 0)20 8417 7311.
- To see more information on Admissions Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0844 855 2177.
- Email: 0844 855 2177.
Opening Times
- Monday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 05:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 05:00 - 23:00.
Outside Access (Lower Ground)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the multi-storey car park.
- 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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located along the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Outside Access (Stairwell Access)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the multi-storey car park.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park D)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the university campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Yorkon Building, Mid-Level Building, De Lissa Hall, Drama Hall, and the Nightingale Centre Library.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 353cm x 462cm (11ft 7in x 15ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped access to the car park from the ground level and staircase entrances.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the main campus thoroughfares.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 3, 5, and 7.
- The stairs are located to the front of the car park.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the stairwell entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are not 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.
- Access to levels 0, 2, 4, and 6 is via internal step ways inside the car park. There are similar stairs to the rear left and rear right of the car park. These stairs access levels 0, 2, 4, and 6.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Nightingale Centre Library, refer to the link in the Introduction to this guide for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the Nightingale Centre Library, refer to the link in the Introduction to this guide for details.
