Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Student Village Reception is located immediately after entering the building.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; reception.
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.
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 10:00 - 12:00.
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 not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Regents Street Car Park.
- The car park is located on Regent Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 210cm x 615cm (6ft 11in x 20ft 2in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Gibbon Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off of Gibbon Street.
- This entrance gives access to the Student Village Reception.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Student Village Reception'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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/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 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter the building.
- 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 110cm.
- 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 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 a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are sofas only in the waiting area.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.