Access Guide
Introduction
- These drama studios and costume room are located on the ground floor of E Block.
- Related link Blocks C, E and D Block Rooms D101-D115.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/st-mary-s-university/access-guides/blocks-c-e-and-d-block-rooms-d101-d115
Getting Here
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By Road
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- You can use the AA route planner to plan your journey. In accordance with the university's sustainability policy, visitors are advised to travel to St Mary's by public transport wherever possible. St Mary's is located on Waldegrave Road (A309) to the south of Twickenham. If you are using a sat nav, the postcode for the campus is TW1 4SX.
- Parking restrictions apply on the campus from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and parking is limited at other times. Please call the main reception on 020 8240 4000 if you require further clarification.
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By Bus
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- From Richmond Upon Thames you can catch the R68 towards Hampton Court from a bus stop just outside Richmond station. Get off at the Twickenham, King Street stop and then take the 33 towards Fulwell. Get off at the ‘St Mary's University’ stop, which is just outside of St Mary’s main reception. You can also take the 33 from Richmond, although the bus stop is a 5 minute walk from Richmond station on Sheen Road (Bus stop L). From Twickenham or Teddington the 33 heading towards Fulwell stops on Richmond Road and York Street in Twickenham. The 33 heading towards Hammersmith stops on Stanley Road and Broad Street (Teddington High Street) in Teddington.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Strawberry Hill which is 0.3 miles away. To get to the university from the station turn left when you exit, then walk past Premier Wine and the Post Office on your left and take the second road on your right, which is Waldegrave Gardens. At the end of Waldegrave Gardens, turn right onto Waldegrave Road and St Mary's main reception is on your left.
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By Underground
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- The nearest tube station is Richmond, which is 2.6 miles away. It is on the District and Overground Lines.
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Useful Links
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- Directions to St Mary's University.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Transport for London Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The AA Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8240 4353.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Services Centre is located on the second floor of J Building.
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8240 4034.
Site/Campus Car Park (Main Entrance Visitor Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Waldegrave Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Main Entrance and Security, G Block, Chaplaincy, Shannon Building, Chapel.
- 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 475cm x 440cm (15ft 7in x 14ft 5in).
- 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 visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- Parking charges apply to visitors only.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the main entrance.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Main Reception and Security.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
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Comments
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- Parking on campus is available only to staff with a valid annual parking permit.
- Parking charges apply to visitors section of the car park (by main reception, approximately 20 parking places).
- The carpark has 2 electric vehicle charging bays (maximum stay is 4 hours).
Building Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Holders Only)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- The car park is located off Waldegrave Road.
- 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) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 372cm x 420cm (12ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
- 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the Waldegrave Suite entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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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.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Main Entrance Visitor Parking.
- The car park is located off Waldegrave Road, to the right of this building.
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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.
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Comments
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- There is 1 Blue Badge bay located outside the Waldegrave Suite and close to the Staff Entrance (shown in photographs 1-3).
- The other Blue Badge bay is located on the far side of the car park, by the B Block Entrance (photographs 7-8).
- Parking on campus is available only to staff with a valid annual parking permit.
- Parking charges apply to the visitors section of the car park (by main reception, approximately 20 parking places).
Entrance (Entrance to E and F Blocks from G Block Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the G Block ground floor corridor from the main reception entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ground floor corridors of E and F Blocks.
- new extra photograph of door taken.
Outside Access (Staff Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the staff car park.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The bell is at a height of 85cm.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The card reader is 120 cm high.
- This entrance is available to staff only, between 06:00 - 21:00 weekdays.
- Outside of these times the Main Reception Entrance.
Outside Access (Car Park to the Costume Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, from the car park off Waldegrave 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is a grid covering a drainage pipe at the first set of doors (photograph 3).
Entrance (Drama Studio D1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the E Block lift corridor.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the staff entrance and this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- Access into door is via a key-pad code which is 137cm off the floor.
Entrance (Drama Studio D4)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the E Block lift corridor.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the staff entrance and this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front and immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are two steps in front of the entrance with a handrail on the right and two beyond it with a handrail on the left.
- There is step free access to Drama Studio 4 via Drama Studio 1.
Entrance (Drama Studio 1 to Costume Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Drama Studio 1.
- There is step free access 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 2cm or below.
Studios
- Photographs 1, 2 and 3 show Drama Studio 1.
- Photographs 4 and 5 show Drama Studio 4.
- There is level access throughout both drama studios with manoeuvring space.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are no trip hazards.
- The doors between Drama Studio 1 and Drama Studio 4 are double and heavy, with a width of 140cm.
- This provides the only level access to Drama Studio 4 (photograph 6).
The Costume Room
- The Costume Room is located at the rear of Drama Studio 1.
- It can also be accessed from the car park.
- The room contains shelving units and clothing racks for costumes.
- In the middle of the room there is a work table at the height of 76cm.
- To the left of the room as you enter from Drama Studio 1 there is a workbench containing sewing machines.
- The workbench is at the height of 71cm.
- There is an additional computer bench at the height of 87cm.
- The room contains several adjustable chairs with and without armrests.
- To the rear of the room is a kitchen bench and washbasin at the height of 92cm.
- Above the kitchen bench are storage cupboards at the height of 160cm. Under the bench there is a washing machine.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in E Block.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located at the rear of the Costume Room between the two sets of doors from car park.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the Costume Room access from car park.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.