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Waldegrave Park Houses and Studios

Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4SX

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include student accommodation comprising of 47 bedrooms distributed within 9 converted dwelling houses along Waldegrave Park.
  • Houses 5, 9, and 15 are accessed from Waldegrave Park only. Houses 13, 17, 33 and 35 may be accessed from either the main University campus or Waldegrave Park. Houses 19 and 21 are accessed from the main University campus only.
  • There is a single accessible studio apartment with ensuite washroom located in House 13. There is an accessible launderette (washeteria) on the main University campus, located within the L and M Building, next to the Psychology entrance. The washeteria is approximately 350m from House 13.
  • Related link L and M Building.
  • https://www.accessable.co.uk/st-mary-s-university/access-guides/l-and-m-building.
  • This guide describes in detail accessible facilities in House 13, and generic standard facilities in House 9.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • You can use the AA route planner to plan your journey. In accordance with the university's sustainability policy, visitors are advised to travel to St Mary's by public transport wherever possible. St Mary's is located on Waldegrave Road (A309) to the south of Twickenham. If you are using a sat nav, the postcode for the campus is TW1 4SX.
    • Parking restrictions apply on the campus from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and parking is limited at other times. Please call the main reception on 020 8240 4000 if you require further clarification.
  • By Bus View
    • From Richmond Upon Thames you can catch the R68 towards Hampton Court from a bus stop just outside Richmond station. Get off at the Twickenham, King Street stop and then take the 33 towards Fulwell. Get off at the ‘St Mary's University’ stop, which is just outside of St Mary’s main reception. You can also take the 33 from Richmond, although the bus stop is a 5 minute walk from Richmond station on Sheen Road (Bus stop L). From Twickenham or Teddington the 33 heading towards Fulwell stops on Richmond Road and York Street in Twickenham. The 33 heading towards Hammersmith stops on Stanley Road and Broad Street (Teddington High Street) in Teddington.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Strawberry Hill which is 0.3 miles away. To get to the university from the station turn left when you exit, then walk past Premier Wine and the Post Office on your left and take the second road on your right, which is Waldegrave Gardens. At the end of Waldegrave Gardens, turn right onto Waldegrave Road and St Mary's main reception is on your left.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest tube station is Richmond, which is 2.6 miles away. It is on the District and Overground Lines.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking (House 13)

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located in front of the 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 1 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 249cm x 509cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 8in).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the entrance gate for Studios 5 and 6.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Building Parking (Campus and Waldegrave Park)

  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is North East Accommodation.
    • The car park is located at the Northeast corner of the campus beyond the Sports Block.
  • 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 Waldegrave Park.
    • There are on-street parking restrictions for non-resident permit holders.
      Parking conditions and payment method are clearly signposted.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • On street parking details are relevant specifically to Houses 5, 9 and 15, and indirectly to Houses 13, 17, 33 and 35 which also benefit from site/campus parking.

Site/Campus Car Park (North East Accommodation Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the north east corner of the campus, beyond the Sports Block.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Sports Block, 33-35 Waldegrave Park, Clive, Cronin and Cashin Halls.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff 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.
  • Comments View
    • Access from the car park for pedestrians has very uneven surfaces.
    • Parking on campus is available only to staff with a valid annual parking permit.
    • Parking charges apply to visitors section of the car park (by main reception, approximately 20 parking places).

Outside Access (House 13 - Studios 5 and 6 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the House 13 car park, to the right of the garage.
    • 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.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • Comments View
    • There is also a key card reader to exit the gate which is 106cm high.

Level Change (Access to Studio 5 and 6)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right after the entrance gate.
  • The ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the gate.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

Accommodation (House 13 - Studio 5)

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 1 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • This information refers to Studio 5.
    • The accessible facilities are located at the rear of House 13.
    • There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
    • The room number viewed was Studio 5.
    • The width of the door to the room is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 358cm x 404cm (11ft 9in x 13ft 3in).
    • The bed is 60cm (1ft 12in) high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 33cm (1ft 1in).
    • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
    • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are 73cm high desk with clear knee recess
      60cm high bedside table
      bedside plug sockets
      full length mirror
      adapted wardrobe for seated users
      self-catering kitchen with 91cm high counter
      adjustable kitchen counter with sink and hob
      door release button when exiting.
    • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
  • Accessible Bathroom View
    • The information relates to the ensuite.
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 170cm x 247cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 1in).
    • The door opens sliding.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • The door does not have a lock.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There are mirrors.
    • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
  • Bath and Shower View
    • There is not a bath.
  • Wheel In Shower View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The shower head height is adjustable.
    • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
    • The shower seat is flip-down.
    • The shower seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There are no handrails available for the shower.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
    • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is low.
    • The visual contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
    • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
    • The visual contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
    • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
    • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
    • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
    • There is / are 1 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.

Outside Access (House 9)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Waldegrave Park, diagonally opposite Fieldend.
    • There is stepped 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.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There are varied stepped entrances into all Waldegrave Park Houses.
    • The entrances into houses 5, 13, 15, 17, 33 and 35 off Waldegrave Park have between 2 and 4 steps.
    • The entrances into houses 17, 19, 21, 33 and 35 off the main University campus have either 1 or 2 steps.

Getting Around (House 9)

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • 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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are Fire Alarm Zone Charts near the entrances to Waldegrave Park Houses which show the layout of each house.
    • All Waldegrave Park Houses have characteristic internal access, with some considerable variety of flooring types and width restrictions.

Other Floors (House 9)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
    • The stairs are located on the left after the entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the 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 low to moderate.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional bedrooms, and additional bathroom and toilet facilities.
  • Comments View
    • There is a considerable variety of staircases with varying handrails throughout the Waldegrave Park residences.

Accommodation (House 9)

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides no accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
    • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
    • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Comments View
    • There is an ensuite bathroom available on the ground floor of House 9.
    • There are similar and varied standard bedrooms without ensuite bathrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen facilities in all other Waldegrave Park houses.