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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include engineering and physical sciences lecture rooms, teaching laboratories and offices.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University of Southampton Highfield Campus is located at the north of Southampton, approximately 2 miles from the end of the M3 (J14). Highfield Campus is located just off Burgess Road, approximately 1 mile from Junction 4 on the M27 via Stoneham Way (A335).
  • There is a campus car park at the north end of the campus off Broadlands Road. This car park contains limited parking and parking charges apply for non permit holders. There are additional Blue Badge bays for specific buildings throughout the campus.
• By Bus View
  • The Southampton Uni Interchange is located in the centre of the Highfield Campus and is served by the U1, U1A, U1C, U1E, U1W, U1N, U2, U2B, U2C, U6, U6C, U6H, U9 bus routes. The Southampton Uni Interchange is approximately 300m from the main campus reception in Building 37.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the Southampton University Highfield Campus is the Swaythling Railway Station. This station is approximately 2km from the campus which takes approximately 25 minutes to complete by foot. This station is served by the South Western Railway Service.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on University parking, campus locations and campus maps.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on bus routes, timetables and ticket pricing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on nationwide train timetabling, tickets and connections.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Bus Interchange and Café AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 8059 7726.
• Email: enable@soton.ac.uk.
• Support Services are part of the Student Services department.
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 8059 4732.
• Email: admissions@southampton.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 8059 5959.
• Email: accommodation@soton.ac.uk.

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Generic (Parking Information)

• Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit.
  Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University’s parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
  There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus. View information on location of parking spaces.
  If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416. .

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Highfield Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located approximately 240m from the main entrance.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Broadlands Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Broadlands Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Buildings 16 and 20.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 245cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by 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.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • 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 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the building.

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Entrance (Level 1 Lanchester Building 7 to Level 1 Eustice Building 5)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the shared stairwell between the Lanchester Building and Eustice Building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately after the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the Eustice Building 5.

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Entrance (Level 2 Lanchester Building 7 to Level 2 Eustice Building 5)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the stairwell between Lanchester Building 7 and Eustice Building 5.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of Eustice Building 5.

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Entrance (Level 3 Lanchester Building 7 to Level 3 Eustice Building 5)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the stairwell between the Lanchester Building and the Eustice Building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • 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 immediately after the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Level 3 of Eustice Building 5.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not 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 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 varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Building 5)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the second floor and on the third floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The steps from Level 2 to Level 1 are vinyl.
    The steps from Level 2 to Level 3 are carpet.
    The steps from Level 3 to Level 4 are vinyl.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Engineering Materials Laboratories, Engineering Teaching Laboratories Building 5 Rooms 1021 & 1023, micro-VIS X-Ray Imaging Centre, Mechanical Engineering, Rooms 3001 - 3027 and Enquiries Room 3003.

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Other Floors (Building 5 - Eustice)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • The stairs are located in the stairwell common to Building 5 (Eustice).
  • The stairs are approximately 73m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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.
• Comments View
  • The stairs can also be accessed directly via the stairwell entrance.

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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 Level 3 of Building 7 (Lanchester).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on Level 2 of the building, ahead and to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a single step to access the female and male standard toilets.
    The step is 12cm in height and clearly marked.
    The step has no handrails.