Our access statement is available in several different formats; if you require an alternative format, please call 01285 652531 or E-mail commercial.services@rac.ac.uk.

Introduction

The Royal Agricultural College is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Cirencester. During the summer months, accommodation is available on a bed and breakfast or dinner, bed and breakfast basis. All year round, the College is available for weddings, functions, parties and day meetings. There are a number of ground floor rooms located close to the dining areas and accessible meeting, function rooms and lecture theatres available for hire.

Pre-Arrival

• Text phone, fax and email are available.
• Information is available in alternative formats to include large print.
• Our website is W3Cs compliant; fonts can be enlarged and colours can be changed.
• Links to public transport are provided on our website.
• Cirencester is our nearest town which is half a mile away.
• Shop-mobility schemes can be found in Cheltenham, Swindon and Gloucester.
• RADAR toilets are situated in the Brewery Car Park in Cirencester.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• Car parking is available.
• There are over 550 car parking spaces, 11 of which are accessible parking spaces.
• Porterage assistance from the car park to the entrance can be offered upon request.
• There are drop off points close to the buildings.
• The Stroud Road car park is tarmacked and then leads to an area which has chippings on tarmac.
• The Tetbury Road car park is tarmacked.
• There are speed bumps at both Stroud Road and Tetbury Road entrances.
• Provision for dogs can be made by prior arrangement.
• There are benches situated at various points around the campus.
• The car park and signage is well lit at night.
• There are two steps into the Front Reception and there is a slight lip into the Porters Lodge.
• The surface and route to both the Front Reception and Porters Lodge is level.

Main Entrance and Reception

• The Stroud Road entrance is the most accessible entrance.
• A portable loop system is available upon request.
• Music can be turned down on request.
• Additional keys to rooms or facilities are available on request.
• A familiarisation tour or escorted visit is available on request.
• The main entrance doors are single leaf.
• The Porters Lodge is manned between 08.00 and 21.00.
• There are steps up to Front Reception and another from there to the rest of the building.
• There is a slight lip leading into the Porters Lodge.
• Provision for service dogs can be made by prior arrangement.
• There is a colour contrast between critical surfaces.
• The receptionists do not have distracting displays directly behind or in front of them.

Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

• There are automatic doors at the rear of the main building and the atrium.
• The remainder of the doors are manual.
• There are either mats or carpets at the entrances.
• There is a public telephone in George Wing.
• Provision for dogs is available by prior arrangement.
• There are colour contrasts between critical areas.
• There are accessible toilets in the Main Building, Boutflour Hall, Main Lecture Block, Sir Emrys Jones Centre and the Library.

Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

• There are automatic doors at the rear of the main building and the atrium.
• The remainder of the doors are manual.
• There is a public telephone in the George Wing.
• There is seating in public areas.
• Provision for dogs can be made by prior arrangement.
• The accessible toilets are all on the ground floor and in the Main Building, Boutflour Hall, Main Lecture Block, Sir Emrys Jones Centre and the Library.
• Public areas on the ground floor and first floor are accessible by steps only and have handrails.
• Entrances with steps can be ramped.
• There are various different floor types, which are tiled, carpeted or wooden.

Public WCs

• Accessible public WCs are located on the ground floor of the Main Building, near the front reception, in the Boutflour Hall, in the Sir Emrys Jones Centre, in the Main Lecture Block and in the Library.
• Each toilet has an emergency pull-cord.
• Each toilet has tiled flooring.

Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe

• Menus are available in large font and members of staff are always around to help.
• Special dietary requirements can be catered for by prior arrangement.
• No smoking is allowed.
• Table service is available upon request.
• Seating and tables are moveable.
• The tables do not have central support.
• The chairs do not have arms.
• Chairs with arms are available on request.
• The toilets next to the dining hall are not accessible, but there is an accessible toilet close by.
• There are automatic doors leading into the atrium cafe with an accessible toilet nearby.

Shop

• The entrance to the shop is level and has double doors.
• The counter height is approximately 85cm.
• The price labels are displayed on the shelves at various different heights.
• The shop is approximately 100 yards from the Porters Lodge and is on a level route.

Leisure Facilities

• There are no barriers at the gym entrance.
• The Stroud Road car park is the nearest to the gym.
• The gym is open from 07.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 20.00 Monday to Friday; 11.00 - 15.00 on Saturday and 09.00 - 11.00 on Sunday.
• The entrance to the gym is tarmacked.
• The gym is well lit.
• There is a contrast in colour of critical surfaces.

Outdoor Facilities

• There are seats and benches around the College campus.
• The outside areas are predominantly grass or tarmac.

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting

• The entrance to the Bathurst Wing is flat but there is a step which can be ramped leading to meeting rooms.
• Parking in the Stroud Road car park, which is located close to the buildings.
• A portable looping system is available on request.
• There are accessible toilets in the Main Lecture Building, Boutflour Hall, Sir Emrys Jones Centre, Library and the Main Building.

Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

• Ground floor, accessible bedrooms are available.
• These bedrooms have carpeted floor and non-slip surfaces in the shower.
• The accessible rooms have chairs in the showers and an emergency pull cord.
• The kettles are cordless.
• All beds are single.
• Print can be made available in different formats upon request.
• Staff assistance and familiarisation tours are offered upon request.
• Allergies can be catered for by prior arrangement.
• Provision for dogs can be made by prior arrangement.

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC (Ensuite or Shared)

• All accessible rooms are ensuite.
• There are emergency pull-cords in each bedroom.
• There are chairs in the shower rooms.
• The sinks are lower.
• The floors in the shower rooms are non-slip.

Grounds and Gardens

• The grounds are predominantly tarmaced or grassed.
• The ground is level.
• There are benches situated around the campus.

Additional Information

• Staff are being trained in disability awareness.
• There is a no smoking policy.
• Provision for dogs can be made by prior arrangement.
• Staff are available to help by request.
• Music can be turned down on request.

Useful Numbers

Local public transport numbers:

• National Express - 08717 818181
• National Rail - 08457 484950

Local accessible taxi numbers:

• Connect Cabs - 01793 238444
• Associated Taxis - 01452 311700