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Union of Kingston Students

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

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Introduction

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Penrhyn Road campus is located close to Kingston town centre in South West London. The campus is located on the A420.
      Kingston University recommends visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving.
    • Free car parking is available on all sites for blue badge holders and there are docking bays for electric cars.
      The University has limited on-site parking facilities and prioritises staff during core working hours (Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm). Limited visitor parking is available but must be pre-booked through the person you are visiting, as parking enforcement measures are in operation at all sites.
  • By Bus View
    • The 71, 281, K2 and K3 buses all run along Penrhyn Road and there are stops directly outside the main entrance.
  • By Train View
    • Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Surbiton station (midweek 10 trains per hour, journey times 15–32 minutes) and Kingston station (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 28–33 minutes). Both Surbiton and Kingston are in Travelcard Zone 6.
  • Useful Links View

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 Fassett Road Car Park.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the Penrhyn Road campus Main Building.
  • 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 available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Fassett Road.

Site/Campus Car Park (Fassett Road Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the Penrhyn Road campus- Main Building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Penrhyn Road 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 block paving.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • 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 240cm x 478cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 8in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and 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 sloped access to the car park from the Penrhyn Road Campus main building.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the Penrhyn Road Campus-Main Building.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Penrhyn Road Car park- Main Building Entrance.

Outside Access (Fassett Road Car Park)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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 push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left before the entrance, when coming from the car park.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • The gap between the two bike stands when coming from the car park is 160cm. But this is subject to change when bikes are parked on the stands.
    • The height of the pushpad on the outside is 85cm and the height of it on the inside is 95cm high.
    • The width of the revolving doors is 97cm.

Outside Access (Accessible Courtyard Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard between the John Galsworthy Building and the Main Building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • 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 push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 202cm (6ft 8in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the push pad to get in is 70cm high, and 93cm to get out.
    • There are further similar entrances into the main building from the courtyard which are all manual, heavy doors that are pull towards you to open.
    • There are some uneven ground in front of these alternative entrances.

Reception

  • Union of Kingston Students is located to the right as you enter through the accessible courtyard entrance.
  • The desk is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible courtyard entrance.
  • The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to this reception area.
  • The lighting levels in the reception area are low to moderate.
  • The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Activity/ Event Room

  • The Student Union also has joint ownership of this large room where events take place.
  • This room is located on the left of the Student Union Reception and seating area.
  • There are five similar entrances into this room, which are through double doors.
  • In addition, there is one entrance which is through a single door.
  • The entrance surveyed had a width of 170cm and opens towards you.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located straight ahead, beyond the accessible courtyard entrance, in the main building.
  • All gender standard toilet facilities are located straight ahead, beyond the accessible courtyard entrance, in the main building.