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Cartmel College - Barker House Farm

Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • Barker House Farm has four entrances. All four entrances provide step-free access to the ground floor via ramp or slope.
  • There are push pad activated, single automatic doors available at three entrances (north, south and The Porter's Lodge). There are double manual doors at the Dining Room entrance.
  • The north and south entrances are unsigned. The Porter's Lodge and Dining Room entrance are signed as such.
  • The south entrance provides step-free access via slope to the ground floor.
  • The north entrance is located at the north of the building and has step-free access via a steep slope.
  • The Dining Room entrance is located at the south of the building and has step-free access via a slight slope. The Porter's Lodge entrance is located at the south of the building and has step-free access via a slight slope.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
  • To the rear of the food court there is a slight slope leading to the toilets and Porter's Lodge.
    There is a steep slope leading to the Cartmel Study Area.
  • The Cartmel Study Area has two levels connected by an internal staircase, but the primary ground-floor space has step-free access.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some seating areas near the Cartmel Study Area at the side of the food court having a cobbled surface.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the right as you enter off the food court, and to the left as you enter within the restaurant.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the food court and to the left as you enter, within the restaurant.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the food court, and to the left as you enter, within the dining room.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations to the right as you enter.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Alexandra Park Drive.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 125m from the south entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Blue Badge parking is free for University Accessible Permit Holders.
    • Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) fixed camera enforcement operates across Lancaster University’s Bailrigg Campus.
    • Visitors are required to pay for their parking using RingGo UK. Detailed instructions on using RingGo to pay for parking are signposted at all car parks.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 5 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 250cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require an app.
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 120m from the south entrance.
    • There are 135cm wide hatched zones on all sides of Blue Bage EV Bay, with an additional 200cm of space at the front.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

South Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the south of the building, between the Dining Room and Porter's Lodge entrances.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • The single automatic door is located to the right of two sets of double manual doors to this area.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Porter's Lodge Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the Porter's Lodge entrance.
  • The distance from the Porter's Lodge entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Restaurant

  • Location and Access View
    • The restaurant is located to the left as you enter the south entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a bar where drinks can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus types include: handheld, wall-mounted, online, large print and mobile phone app.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right as you enter the restaurant area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 109cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Stairs to Cartmel Study Area Level B

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the Cartmel Study Area.
  • Levels A and B can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 11 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 25cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are two additional steps without handrails to a further room on level B.

Toilet with Adaptations (Food Court / Porter's Lodge - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located through to the right as you enter, down the slope to the rear of the food court.
    • The distance from the south entrance is 28m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 117cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.