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Main Building
Lowestoft College
St. Peters Street
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 2NB
Tel: 01502 583521
Fax: 01502 500031
Email: info@lowestoft.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lowestoft.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Training Office, I.T Support, Computer Centre, Images Hair Salon, Care and Childcare, Learning Centre, the Core, the Galley and Ceramics and Media Studios.
Related link Learning Centre.
Related link The Core.
Related link The Galley.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Lowestoft.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lowestoft.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Main Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4m (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the Lowestoft College main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the Lowestoft College main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking (Side Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2m x 4m (6ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd) from the Lowestoft College rear entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd) from the Lowestoft College rear entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Parking (Additional Accessible Bays)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2m x 4m (6ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the Lowestoft College side entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 27m (29yd) from the Lowestoft College side entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Lowestoft College Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in) wide.
Other Floors (Stairs to Main Reception)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
There are 10 steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
Lift (Reception Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just inside the entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
The lift is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.15m x 1.41m (3ft 9in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 97cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
There is a small threshold as you enter and exit the lift.
This lift overcomes the stairs that lead to the main reception.
Outside Access (Lowestoft College Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.
No Level Access (Lowestoft College Rear Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Lift (Internal Platform Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located opposite the main reception.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the rear entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.83m x 1m (2ft 8in x 3ft 3in).
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
This lift give access from the rear entrance and ground floor toilets to the rest of the building.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located next to the addional disabled bays.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 132cm (4ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 196cm (6ft 5in) wide.
Reception (Main Reception)
The reception desk is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are low.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
| Day | Opening Times (Main Receptipn) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Lift (Main Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the main reception.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.8m x 1.43m (5ft 10in x 4ft 8in).
The clear door width is 106cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Other Floors (Main Staircase)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
There is an additional staircase at the rear of the building which leads to all floors.
Reception (Images Hair Salon)
The reception desk is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The Images Hair Salon is located on the 3rd floor.
The salon is open to the members of the public and gives students real world experience.
To book appointments call 01502 525139.
| Day | Opening Times (Images Hair Salon) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:45 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:45 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:45 - 19:30 |
| Thursday | 09:45 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:45 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | 09:45 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Reception (East)
The reception desk is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
East is on the ground floor next to the main reception waiting area.
Restaurant / Bar (East)
The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
The bar does serve food.
Full table service is available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 76cm (2ft 5in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 76cm (2ft 5in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
The type of food served here is British and European.
East is open to the public and used to give catering and hopitality students experience of a real working environment.
| Day | Opening Times (East) |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 19:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| Wednesday | 19:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| Thursday | 19:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Standard Changing Room (Catering and Hospitality Changing Rooms)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located above the main reception.
The standard changing room is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 16m (17yd) from the Le Plaisair.
There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located inside the standard toilets.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 98cm (3ft 2in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 123cm x 120cm (4ft x 3ft 11in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 91cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 149cm (4ft 10in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are additional adapted toilets in the standard male and female toilets on the other floors.
The toilets on the other floors have their transfer space on the right.
Please see standard toilets section for more information.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is level access to the toilets via the rear entrance.
There are additional standard male toilets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th floors.
There are additional standard female toilets on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
