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Disabled Access Guide for Queen′s Buildings - Trevithick Building
5 The Parade
Newport Road
Cardiff
Wales
CF24 3AA
Tel: 02920 874000
Fax: 02920 874000
Email: enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Trevithick Restaurant, Trevithick Library, staff offices and seminar rooms.
Related link Queen's Buildings - North Building.
Related link Queen's Buildings - West Building.
Related link Queen's Buildings - East Building.
Related link Queen's Buildings - South Building.
Related link Queen's Buildings - Central Building.
The Queen's Buildings consist of 6 buildings, which are linked.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Cardiff.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cardiff Queen Street.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
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 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4.8m (9ft 10in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the 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 dropped kerbs.
The car park surface is tarmac.
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.
For more details of parking around the university, please see the University Website Directions Page.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) 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 bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
There is a link to the North Building on the landing between the first and second floors.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do not have handrails.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.06m x 1.4m (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The second level of the lift gives access to the bridge that provides a link to the North Building, whilst the third level is the second floor of the Trevithick Building.
Restaurant / Bar (Junior Common Room)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 106cm (3ft 5in).
The type of food served here is sandwiches and snacks.
Wifi is available in the Junior Common Room.
Restaurant / Bar (Trevithick Restaurant)
The following information is for the refectory.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Wifi is available in the Trevithick Restaurant.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Monday | 16:30 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:30 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:30 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 16:30 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 16:30 - 18:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Library (Trevithick Library)
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 14 days to process an order.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 21:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the left of the building.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 200cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
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.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 on the left of the building.
The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Ambulant cubiles are available.
Additional standard toilets are located on the first and second floors.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
