You are on Introduction. Skip to the next section.

Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include classrooms, workshops and laboratories, a wind tunnel, library, lecture theatre, meeting places, research and staff offices, and a café.
  The café is located within the library.
• Roehampton Vale faculties include the Faculty of Engineering including Aeronautical, Mechanical and Production Engineering.
• Library - Main Building link (new tab) - click here.

You are on Getting Here. Skip to the next section.

Getting Here

Collapse all Expand all

• By Road View
  • The Roehampton Vale campus is located approximately 3.4 miles from Kingston town centre in Southwest London.
  • The campus is immediately adjacent to A3 Roehampton Vale, between Roehampton Lane and Robin Hood Way/Kingston Bypass.
  • Kingston University recommends visitors use public transport links rather than arriving by car.
  • All cars parked at University sites must have an electronic permit, this includes Blue Badge holders.
  • Students are not able to park on campus during core working hours 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Outside core working hours, students with a permit can use the limited parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Visitor parking is by prior arrangement only.
  • Electric vehicle charging points are available on-site.
• By Bus View
  • Transport for London services 85, 265 and K3 from London stop at Roehampton Vale Campus.
  • Services 969 and K3 stop at Roehampton Vale Asda Stop PA.
  • Services 85 and 265 stop at Roehampton Vale Asda Stops PB and PC.
  • There is also a free inter-site bus service run by the University for students, staff and visitors.
  • Inter-site bus service KU1 connects Roehampton Vale campus with the Kingston Hill and Penryn Road campuses, as well as Kingston town centre.
  • Click here for further information about the Kingston University Intersite bus service (opens in new tab).
• By Train View
  • Putney train station is approximately 2.5 miles from the campus.
  • Click here for information about Putney station (opens in new tab).
  • Kingston train station is approximately 3.5 miles from the campus. Click here for information about Kingston station (opens in new tab).
  • Putney and Kingston are both served by Southwestern Railway.
• By Underground View
  • Southfields Underground station is approximately 2.6 miles from the campus.
  • Click here for information about Southfields Underground station (opens in new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to Kingston University, please see the Location page of the Kingston University website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the University by bus or tube.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

You are on Useful Information. Skip to the next section.

Useful Information

• To see more information on Kingston University Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 3308 9932.
• Email: admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Kingston University Disability and Mental Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 8417 7314.
• Email: disability@kingston.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Kingston University Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 8417 7311.
• Email: accommodation@kingston.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Kingston University Students Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 8417 2868.
• Email: studentsunion@kingston.ac.uk.

You are on Building Parking. Skip to the next section.

Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

Collapse all Expand all

• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located around the main 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 436cm x 456cm (14ft 4in x 14ft 12in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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.

You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • 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 push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

You are on Outside Access (Rear Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance provides direct access to the lift located at the rear of the building.
  • The push pad is located on the wall opposite the entrance.

You are on Reception. Skip to the next section.

Reception

• Main Building reception is located on the right after the main entrance.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main 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 moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 06/11/2024.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • There are screens in front of the reception desk which may affect the ability to lip read.
  • There is sofa seating available in the waiting area of the reception.

You are on Lift. Skip to the next section.

Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the first floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 137cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The lift is 4m from the rear entrance.

You are on Other Floors. Skip to the next section.

Other Floors

Collapse all Expand all

• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, first, and second.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is an additional staircase between the ground floor and the first floor towards the front of the building. There is an additional staircase to the rear of the building.

You are on Other Floors (Rear). Skip to the next section.

Other Floors (Rear)

Collapse all Expand all

• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are the ground floor and the first floor.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 62m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are 7m from the rear entrance.

You are on Getting Around. Skip to the next section.

Getting Around

Collapse all Expand all

• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the rear of Lecture Theatre MB 002 on the ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps are shown in photographs 1 and 2. Step free access is via the entrance at the front of Lecture Theatre MB 002. Access to the front of the lecture is via the corridor at the rear of the building.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • A portable loop is available at the Main Building reception.

You are on Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities. Skip to the next section.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and second floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and second floor, including ambulant cubicles.
• Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, including an ambulant cubicle.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet on the ground floor.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer). Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located off the corridor to the left on entering the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared 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 high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 257cm (4ft 7in x 8ft 5in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a 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 both sides.
  • There is 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 71cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual 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 106cm.
  • 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 106cm.
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 84cm.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer). Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor to the left on exiting the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 282cm x 215cm (9ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 220cm (7ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 both sides.
  • There is 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 141cm and 147cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual 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).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm.
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

You are on Accessible Shower (Ground Floor). Skip to the next section.

Accessible Shower (Ground Floor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor to the centre left of the building.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
• Other facilities available include; a full length changing bench.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • There is bench seating available at a height of 44cm.
  • There are also coat hooks available, the lowest is placed at 95cm high and the highest at 175cm high.
  • There is also a mirror placed at a low level.

You are on Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor to the left of the building, along the corridor on the right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The lowered wash basin is within the ambulant cubicle.
    The lowered wash basin has a lever mixer tap type.
    There is a further female standard toilet on the second floor.
    There is not an ambulant cubicle within the facility on the second floor.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor to the left of the building, along the corridor on the right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 31m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The lowered wash basin is within the ambulant cubicle.
    The lowered wash basin has a lever mixer tap type.
    There is a further male standard toilet on the second floor.
    The ambulant cubicle grab rails are in a mirrored configuration compared to those on the ground floor.

You are on Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the first floor, off the main access corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lowered wash basin is within the ambulant cubicle.
    The lowered wash basin has a lever mixer tap type.

You are on Standard Shower. Skip to the next section.

Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor to the centre left of the building.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • There is a deep step to access the standard shower cubicle.