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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include staff offices and teaching rooms.
• Lapworth Museum of Geology link (new tab) - click here.
• Aston Webb Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Approaching from the northwest or southeast along the M6: leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M).
    At the end of the motorway, keep to the right, go over a flyover, then through some underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road.
    The university is on your right, two and a half miles from the city centre.
    Approaching from the M42 north: leave at Junction 8 to join the M6 northbound and follow the instructions above.
    Approaching from the southwest: leave the M5 at Junction 4 signposted Birmingham SW) to join the A38.
    The university is approximately eight miles from the motorway.
    Approaching from the M40: it is easier to turn south on the M42 and leave at Junction 1, heading north on the A38 Bristol Road.
    The university is approximately eight miles from the motorway.
  • There are various car parks located throughout the campus which require permits for staff.
    Blue Badge holders can park on Campus and must use the intercom to Security to pass through the security barriers at each entrance.
    The nearest visitor parking is located at the North East Car Park off Pritchatts Road at B15 2SA which is 0.7 mile and a 14 minute walk from the building, through the Green Heart of Campus (with extended sections at a gradient).
• By Bus View
  • Nxbus numbers 48 and X20 Platinum, X21 Platinum and X22 Platinum run from the city centre and stop near to the University Railway Station on Vincent Drive for the University and QE hospital, bus stop ID: nwmapjgj.
    This is 650m, a walk of around 8 minutes across campus (with extended sections at a gradient).
    
    Alternatively, Buses X20 , X21 and X22 from the Bus Mall, Moor Street Queensway and Smallbrook Queensway travel along Pritchatts Road, and stop near the University North Gate, Stop ID: nwmatgwg, 0.3 mile and a walk of around 7 minutes from Frankland Building, through the Green Heart of campus (with extended sections at a gradient).
• By Train View
  • From Birmingham New Street Station around six trains an hour call at University Station and take 8 - 10 minutes.
    The final destination for trains is Bromsgrove, Redditch, Hereford and Cardiff Central.
    Frankland Building is a 7 minute walk from the University Station across Campus (with extended sections at a gradient).
• Useful Links View
  • National Express West Midlands website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• The interactive campus map and link to the mobility map are available here. The interactive map is also available on an app to download to your phone.https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions/index.aspx

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Building Parking (Aston Webb Lower Ground)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the Lower Ground Entrance.
  • 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 8 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 240cm x 380cm (7ft 10in x 12ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Lower Ground Entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Building Parking (Aston Webb Ground Floor Car Park)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located next to the main entrance to Aston Webb Block A.
  • 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 500cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Aston Webb Domes and Semi Circle West main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Right Wing Corridor - Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side 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 double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Outside Access (Lapworth Museum of Geology)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Ring Side Road.
  • There is step free 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Entrance (Lapworth Museum of Geology to School of Geography - Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the right wing corridor of the Lapworth Museum of Geology.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Entrance (Aston Webb Building to School of Geography - First Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Aston Webb Building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 9 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 9 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the post graduate laboratories from the first floor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • 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 directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Postgraduate Laboratories)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences on the ground floor.
  • The stairs are approximately 33m from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences ground floor entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (All Floors)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and G.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter through the Lapworth Museum of Geology entrance on the ground floor.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the Lapworth Museum of Geology 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 varied.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences - OUT OF ORDER)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences.
• The lift is a goods lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.

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• Comments View
  • This lift was out of service at the time of survey (September 2023).

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Breakout Space(s) (School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences)

• Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 38cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• The kitchen contains a microwave, a kettle, a coffee machine and a wash basin.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Aston Webb Building, off the left wing corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Aston Webb Building, off the left wing corridor.