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Minshull House

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Address:
Manchester Metropolitan University
Aytoun Campus
Chorlton Street
Manchester
M1 3EU

Tel: 0161 247 1339

Email: enquiries@mmu.ac.uk

Web: http://www.mmu.ac.uk

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Introduction

Services/facilities within the building include Innospace.

Related link Innospace.

Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday07:00 - 21:00
Thursday07:00 - 21:00
Friday07:00 - 16:15
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.

This venue is situated in Manchester.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Manchester Piccadilly.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is not free for all users.

Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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 is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.8m x 4.5m (9ft 2in x 14ft 9in).

The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the accessible 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 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.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.

The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 2.5m x 4.5m (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).

On street Blue Badge parking is located on Chorlton Street.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.

The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 2.5m x 4.5m (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).

Standard marked parking bays are located on Chorlton Street.

There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.

Whilst the building is open the first set of doors are left open.

No Level Access (Main Entrance)

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There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located directly inside the entrance doors.

There are 15 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 144cm (4ft 8in) wide.

If you require assistance please use the bell to alert a member of security.

No Level Access (Accessible Entrance)

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There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located on the right as you enter through this entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

Reception

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The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) 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 bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

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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 bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

The scooter can be used throughout the building.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Other Floors (Front Staircase)

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

Other Floors (Rear Staircase)

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

Lift

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The lift is located at the rear of the building.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3.

The lift is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.6m x 1.44m (5ft 2in x 4ft 8in).

The clear door width is 100cm.

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 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 bright.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

Adapted Toilet

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

The only adapted toilet in the building is located within Innospace on the 2nd floor, which can be accessed by the lift at the rear of the building.

Please see the guide for Innospace (toilet section) for details.

Standard Toilet

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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located on the ground floor.

The female toilets are 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located on the ground floor.

The male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

There are additional standard male and female toilets located on all 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 not generally on duty.

This service can be requested.

Staff are Type Talk aware.