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Great Hall Complex

Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step free from the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The step-free approach to the building from the Blue Badge parking is to the front of the building.
  • The Great Hall Complex has 3 entrances:
  • The Main Accessible Entrance provides step-free access to the ground floor of the Great Hall Complex.
  • The right side entrance from North Spine provides step-free level access to the A floor of the Great Hall Complex.
  • There are automatic double doors at both these entrances.
  • The rear entrance gives step-free access to the Nuffield Theatre ground floor.
  • The doors are manual double doors.
  • The front Main Accessible Entrance and North Spine Entrance are signed Great Hall Complex.
  • The rear entrance is signed Nuffield Theatre Stage Door.
  • The Main Accessible Entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the Great Hall Complex foyer and the Great Hall.
  • The North Spine Entrance gives step-free access via a long slight slope to the A floor of the Great Hall Complex
  • The rear entrance gives step-free level access via a long slight slope to the ground floor of the Nuffield Theatre.

Getting Around

  • There is ramped or stepped access from the ground floor to A floor
  • There is step free access via lift throughout the rest of the building.
  • On the ground floor from the Main Accessable Entrance via the lecture theatre there is a steep ramp in the theatre and long slight ramp in the corridor to the right of the lecture theatre
  • There are steps in the ground floor foyer area to A floor and the Peter Scott Gallery.
  • There is a platform lift or stairs from A floor to B floor.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth
  • There are some floor surfaces which are patterned or have a shiny finish.
  • Ther is some seating in the lobby/seating area on A floor.
  • Limited wayfinding signage is provided on all levels.
  • There are not manual doors in the corridor to the right of the Great Hall There are manual doors into and out of the Great Hall to access the TWA from the ground floor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the corridor to the right side of the Great Hall.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The on A floor on the corridor to the right of the Great Hall step-free toilet facilities are located male and female.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptions in the corridor to the right side of the Great Hall.

Parking (Visitor Parking A)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Bowland Avenue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 55m from the Main Accessible Entrance to the Great Hall Complex.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The closest bays have faded markings and a hatched area to one side and rear only.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located on North Drive near to Bowland Avenue.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (minimum 185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Parking can be paid for for using the RingGo APP.
    • This Visitors Parking can also be used for:-
    • Bailrigg House - distance from Visitors Parking A to Bailrigg House is approximately 305m
    • Bowland Annexe - distance from Visitors Parking A to Bowland Annexe is approximately 147m.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Great Hall Complex.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (North Spine Entrance)

  • North Spine Entrance.
  • This entrance is located to the right side of the Great Hall Complex.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Great Hall)

  • This entrance is located to the left from the Great Hall Complex Main Accessible Entrance on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 123cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Great Hall

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The corridor to the toilets is accessed via a steep ramp.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The speakers area and stage, a raised level all around the main floor, and a raised level on the right hand side of the balcony.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.

Lift (Great Hall Foyer)

  • The lift surveyed is located on A floor of the Great Hall Foyer.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the Main Accessible Entrance is 70m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has manual doors, a slight ramp or slope and a steep ramp or slope.
  • A and B floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, a high visual contrast and Braille markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Ground Floor to A Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the Main Accessible Entrance.
  • The ground floor and A floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 7 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Stairs (A Floor to B Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the Main Accessible Entrance on A floor.
  • A and B floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 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 covers 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 between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located on A floor.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • 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 which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the corridor to the right side of te Great Hall Lecture Theatre.
    • The distance from main Accessible Entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has narrow openings, manual doors and a steep ramp or slope.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 313cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the 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.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 100cm 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 113cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.