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Grove House

Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include The New Technology Institute.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
  • This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Kingston.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located at the front of the building, on Grove Crescent.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The parking on Grove Crescent is for permit holders only.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Grove Crescent.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a gate leading off Grove Crescent to the entrance.
    • The width of the gate is 95cm.
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • There is a small lip at the gate.
    • A key card, issued to students, is required to access this entrance.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).

Level Change (Grove House to Campus)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the Grove House, as you face it from Grove Crescent.
  • The ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • The ramp gives access to Grove House from the main part of the campus, and the rear of Town House.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the end of the corridor.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground and first.
  • The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 140cm (2ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground and first.
    • The stairs are located just inside the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a landing.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.