Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Francis Drake Reception is located immediately after entering the building.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; reception and laundry.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 13:00 - 15:00.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the end of the M5 take the Devon Expressway (A38). After 60km take the A374 towards the city centre and follow for 5km across three roundabouts to Charles Cross roundabout. Take the third exit onto Charles Street, turn left onto Glanville Street and take the first turning on the right to James Street in the centre of the University.
- All parking on the University campus is permit parking and must be arranged in advance. The main section of visitor parking is to the left off James Street.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- Plymouth Citybus services to and from all outlying areas including Devonport, Plympton and Saltash pass the University site.
- For more information on Plymouth Bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Plymouth.
- GWR provides services at Cornwall, Exeter, Bristol and London with links to the rest of the country.
- For more information on Great Western Railway please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Trainline please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01752 587676.
- Email: ds@plymouth.ac.uk.
- To see more information on Applying to Plymouth please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01752 588644.
- Email: residencelife@plymouth.ac.uk.
- The Accommodation Services Office is located within Mary Newman Hall.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Babbage Car Park.
- The car park is located outside Babbage.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Babbage Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off James Street.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Babbage and Brunel Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 220cm x 487cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 125cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the Babbage Building Main Entrance.
Outside Access (Laundry)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of Drakes Kitchen.
- This entrance gives access to laundry.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Laundrette'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key fob reader is 128cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Entrance (Laundry)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located ahead after entering via the Laundry Outside Access.
- This entrance gives access to laundry.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'LAUNDRETTE'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
Laundry
- There is not a 150cm x 150cm turning space within the Laundry Room.
- There are 8 washers on the bottom. The heights of the buttons and handles range from 52cm - 106cm.
- There are 9 driers on the top. The heights of the buttons and handles range from 106cm - 172cm.
- There is 1 drier on the bottom. The heights of the buttons and handle range from 52cm - 106cm.
- There are flip down seats in this room.
Outside Access (Reception)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of Drakes Kitchen.
- This entrance gives access to reception.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'RECEPTION'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead after entering via the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 107cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.