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Student Centre and Welcome Hub

Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Student Centre and Welcome Hub has two entrances. Both entrances provide step-free access.
  • There are push pad activated, double automatic doors available at the main entrance.
  • There are manual double doors available at the internal link entrance.
  • The entrances are not signed.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access via slope to the reception foyer.
  • The internal link entrance is located on Level A of University House and has step-free level access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the venue.
  • Access into the glass seating booth to the right as you enter, is via 1 unmarked step without handrails.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth. Some flooring is patterned.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There are not manual doors in any circulation areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in the entrance foyer of the adjoining Universities House building, please refer to the separate guide for details.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located near the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 85m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on Bowland Avenue South.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 115cm.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is 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: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.