Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include bar serving drinks and snacks.
Opening Times
- Monday 12:00 - 14:00.
- Monday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 15:00.
- Tuesday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 15:00.
- Wednesday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 12:00 - 15:00.
- Thursday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 12:00 - 15:00.
- Friday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 12:00 - 15:00.
- Saturday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 15:00.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Leicester is just off the M1 and close to the A1, allowing easy access to the North and South. The M69 and M6 are also close by and offer access to Birmingham, Wales and the South West. De Montfort University is located near the centre of Leicester.
- There are also car parks situated around the Campus, for which permits are required. The main staff and visitor car park is located off The Gateway.
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By Bus
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- There are numerous bus stops around the campus. The Hospital Hopper service can be used for free by all DMU students on production of a current and valid DMU ID card.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Leicester and it is approximately 0.8 miles from the campus.
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Useful Links
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- The universities Student Car Parking information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail enquiries website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Hospital Hopper Bus Service Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Advice and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 257 7595.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Mental Health and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 257 7577.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Accommodation office is located in the Estates Development Building.
- Each faculty has a disability officer whose role is to help you access disability support and ensure that you are getting appropriate assistance during your studies. The faculty disability officer (FDO) provides information, advice and guidance to academic colleagues to ensure that they are aware of the relevant learning and teaching support recommendations for disabled students.
- Alongside the support provided to students with disabilities by DAS, the Libraries and Learning Service also has a disability support team who are available to provide assistance to users with a disability, a specific learning difference, such as dyslexia, or medical condition that affects their ability to study.
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 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.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 112cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- There are also bench seats, stools and high stools.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 76cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 115cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
- There is plug and charging points to the rear of the bench seating.
Level Change
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the rear of the bar.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- These steps are to access the toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located to the rear of the building.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m from the entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.