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Langstone Conference Centre

Furze Lane , Southsea, PO4 8LW

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level with uneven surfaces.
  • The approach to the front of the building from the Conference Centre car park is step-free level.
    The approach to the rear accessible entrance from the car park is step-free level with some uneven surfaces and speed bumps along the route, which to avoid them, may create narrow walkways.
    The approach to the rear accessible entrance from the Langstone Accommodation Blocks is step-free level with uneven surfaces and bollards on the approach.
    The minimum width of the bollards is 115cm.
  • The Conference Centre has 3 entrances.
    The rear accessible entrance and the car park entrance provide step-free access via slight or steep slopes to the ground floor of the building.
    The rear accessible entrance has a push-pad activated automatic door and the car park entrance has double manual doors.
    There is an additional entrance located at the rear of the building on the left hand side which gives access to the changing room block named 'Changing Room B'.
    This block has a changing room with adaptations and male standard changing facilities on the ground floor and female standard changing facilities on the first floor only.
  • The car park entrance has no signage.
    The rear accessible entrance is signed as 'Langstone Centre'.
    The changing room entrance is signed as 'Changing Room B'.
  • The rear accessible entrance provides step-free access via steep ramp to the ground floor main entrance foyer.
  • The car park entrance provides step-free access via slight slope to the ground floor of the Conference Centre.
    This entrance has 2 sets of double manual doors.
    The Changing Room B entrance provides step-free access via steep ramp to the ground floor of the changing room block.
  • There is no internal access between the Conference Centre and the Changing Room B block.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on the ground floor only.
    There is stepped access to areas on the first floor of the Conference Centre and stepped access to the female changing rooms in Changing Block B.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and carpeted with a good colour contrast.
    Surfaces that are vinyl or laminate with a shiny finish are in the Exhibition Hall on the ground floor of the Conference Centre or within Changing Room B.
  • There are no resting areas in the main circulation corridors.
  • There is wayfinding signage provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors and doors permanently held open in some corridors of the building.
    There is a manual door to exit the main staircase.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the ground floor main corridor of the Conference Centre and to the left.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located along the ground floor main corridor of the Conference Centre and to the left, and within the male changing rooms on the ground floor of Changing Room B.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located along the first floor main corridor of the Conference Centre and to the left.
    • The female toilet facilities are located within the female changing facilities on the first floor of Changing Room B.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor of Changing Room B.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground and first floor of Changing Room B.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the changing room with adaptations on the ground floor of Changing Room B.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the male and female changing facilities in Changing Room B.

Parking (Langstone Conference Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the Conference Centre building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 259cm (width) x 435cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 138cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 85m from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • The Blue Badge Bays are also 19m from the car park entrance into the Langstone Conference Centre.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • At the time of survey (May 2025), the parking charges restrictions were not in operation.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the Conference Centre building, on the right side.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a bell at a height of 136cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 84cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 71cm.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 84cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located immediately ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is an additional similar staircase at the rear of the building.

Entrance (Changing Room B)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the Conference Centre building on the left side.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to the changing rooms only.

Stairs (Changing Room B)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the right as you enter the Changing Room B entrance.
  • The ground and first floor of Changing Room B can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Changing Room B - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located ahead and to left as you enter Changing Room B entrance.
    • The distance from the Changing Room B entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel-in shower.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 238cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 113cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are sensor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the ground floor corridor of the Conference Centre and to the left.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 288cm (width) x 175cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 178cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.