Building 34 (Education)
University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton, SO17 1BJ
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Site/Campus Car Park (Highfield Campus Car Park)
Getting Around (Levels 1, 2, 3)
Getting Around (Level 4)
Other Floors (North Side)
Other Floors (South Side)
Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Right-Hand Transfer)
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2)
Standard Shower (Level 2)
Services / facilities within the building include teaching and seminar rooms, a lecture theatre, laboratories, a boardroom and offices.
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Telephone Number: 023 8059 7726.
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The University of Southampton Highfield Campus is located at the north of Southampton, approximately 2 miles from the end of the M3 (J14). Highfield Campus is located just off Burgess Road, approximately 1 mile from Junction 4 on the M27 via Stoneham Way (A335).
There is a campus car park at the north end of the campus off Broadlands Road. This car park contains limited parking and parking charges apply for non permit holders. There are additional Blue Badge bays for specific buildings throughout the campus.
The Southampton Uni Interchange is located in the centre of the Highfield Campus and is served by the U1, U1A, U1C, U1E, U1W, U1N, U2, U2B, U2C, U6, U6C, U6H, U9 bus routes. The Southampton Uni Interchange is approximately 300m from the main campus reception in Building 37.
The nearest train station to the Southampton University Highfield Campus is the Swaythling Railway Station. This station is approximately 2km from the campus which takes approximately 25 minutes to complete by foot. This station is served by the South Western Railway Service.
For more information on university parking, campus locations and campus maps.
For more information on bus routes, timetables and ticket pricing.
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AccessAble Related Links View
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Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit. Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University's parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus: please click here to view.
If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416.
You are on Building Parking. Skip to the next section.
The building does have its own dedicated parking.
Building Car Park View
The car park can be used by permit holders.
The car park is located outside the main entrance.
There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 208cm x 600cm (6ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
There is not a designated drop off point.
You are on Site/Campus Car Park (Highfield Campus Car Park). Skip to the next section.
The car park is located at the north end of the campus off Broadlands Road.
The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Buildings 45 and 16.
Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
This car park can be used by permit holders.
There is sloped access to the car park from the Building 32 (EEE) and Buildings 45 and 16.
This car park is not clearly signposted from the Building 45, 16 or 32.
There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
There is not an intercom.
The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
The ramp is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Step(s) View
There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are in the centre of the step(s).
There is not tactile paving at the bottom of the step(s).
There is tactile paving at the top of the step(s).
This entrance leads into level 2 of the building.
You are on Getting Around (Levels 1, 2, 3). Skip to the next section.
Access View
There is/are 5 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the female standard toilets on level 2.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
The steps to the female standard toilets on level 2 are shown in photos 1 to 3.
There is/are 5 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the male standard toilets on level 2.
The steps to the male standard toilets on level 2 are shown in photos 4 and 5.
There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
Getting Around View
There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
The lighting levels are low to moderate.
This building does not play background music.
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There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to lecture rooms 4001, 4005, 4007, 4011 from the north stairwell.
There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to lecture room 4013 from the south stairwell.
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Steps View
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 3, 4.
The stairs are located to the left along the corridor as you enter.
The stairs are approximately 17m from the main entrance.
There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the third floor and on the fourth floor.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
There is a landing.
The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms 4007, 4011, 4013 and Primary PGCE Director 4015.
There are 11 steps between levels 2 and 3.
There is a landing between levels 3 and 4.
There is a lecture theatre on level 3.
You are on Other Floors (South Side). Skip to the next section.
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
The stairs are located to the right as you enter and along the corridor.
There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to on the second floor, on the third floor and on the fourth floor.
The steps are clearly marked.
The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms 1020, 1025, 3011, 3019, Secondary PGCE Director 3023, 4001, 4005, 5001, 5003, 5007 and FE PGCE Director 5009.
There are 8 steps between levels 1 and 2.
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There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter, then left along the corridor and on the right, next to the standard shower.
This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
The door is easy to open.
The door is locked by a lever twist.
The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
The door has a horizontal grab rail.
The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
Toilet Features View
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 186cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 1in).
The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
There is a spatula type lever flush.
There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
Additional Fixtures View
The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
The shelf is at a height of 94cm.
The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
The toilet has a cistern.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm.
The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
The height of the hand dryer is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
You are on Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2). Skip to the next section.
Standard toilet facilities are available.
Toilet Facilities View
The female toilet is located to the left along the corridor as you enter.
There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m from the main entrance.
The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
Lighting levels are good.
Toilet Facilities 2 View
The male toilet is located to the left at the end of the corridor as you enter.
There is a standard shower in the male standard toilet.
You are on Standard Shower (Level 2). Skip to the next section.
Shower facilities are available.
The shower(s) surveyed is/are located ahead from the main entrance, left along the corridor, and then on the right.
There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
There is a step to access the standard shower.
The step is 20cm high.
The step is clearly marked.
There is a flip-down seat in the standard shower.
The seat is 48cm above the floor.
There is an additional standard shower in the male standard toilets.