Green Templeton College

Postgraduate college established in 2008. Located on Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HG

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Green Templeton College is a graduate college focused on business and management, health and medicine, and social sciences.

Established in 2008 in its current form, it is a merger of Green College and Templeton College.

Green Templeton has good step-free access to most parts of the college, including the grounds and library. There is an accessible bathroom in the library and lift-access to the underground seminar rooms.

This table contains summary information about the college

Main Entrance

 High Street, Oxford OX1 4AL
Alternative Entrance N/A
Blue badge parking nearby / on-site (?)
Step-free access to Lodge No - contact Lodge or buzz for access.
Hearing support system in Lodge (?)
Wheelchair accessible bathrooms on-site 2
Lifts on-site 3
Hearing support systems on-site (?)
Tactile indicators on-site (?)

 

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Accessibility Information

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Entry

Primary access off Woodstock Road.

Access Level

Lodge has non-fully-flat access with one step at doorway.

No other major obstruction from main gate to Lodge.

Main gate open from 8am until ~ 9 pm.

Fob access required after hours.

Ring bell or call Lodge after hours for access.

Lodge is open 24 h.

 

 

Gate is 87 cm wide.

Gate has fully-flat, step-free access.

Gate open from 8am until ~ 9 pm.

Gate locked after hours. Use fob or call Lodge to open 24 h.

If closed, gate is heavy.

NOTE Bell to buzz Lodge is ~ 160 cm high, thus wheelchair inaccessible

green templeton college – lodge – main gate (1:1)

 

 

 

Entrance is off Observatory Street.

Fob access required. Fob detector is inside the gate.

Door is manual and extremely heavy.

NOTE Door is wheelchair inaccessible without assistance.

 

 

 

 

Entrance is off Walton Street.

Entrance is near the Rotunda, facing the Jericho Health Centre.

Gate is generally locked.

Door is manual and extremely heavy.

NOTE Door is wheelchair inaccessible without assistance.

 

 

 

 

Door is 82 cm wide.

Door access is non-fully-flat and on ground floor.

Raised doorframe is 83 cm wide, 36 cm high, 6 cm deep.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is 81 cm high.

 

 

 

 

Main desk path is accessible.

Porter’s counter is 92 cm high.

Nearby storerooms and pigeon holes have narrow paths. May be difficult to access.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance at ground level of observatory (garden entrance).

Open 5 am until 11 pm every day of the year.

Access Level

Non-fully-flat access to Hall on ground floor.

4 steps required to enter building. Each step is 15 cm high and 35 cm deep.

NOTE Porters can get a ramp for wheelchair access.

NOTE Pathway to Observatory made of gravel.

 

 

Entrance to Observatory Building

Door is 153 cm wide.

Door has non-fully-flat access. 4 steps required to enter observatory building. Each step is 15 cm high and 35 cm deep.

NOTE Porters can get a ramp for wheelchair access.

Door is manual and heavy. 

Knob is 123 cm high.

green templeton college – hall – door 1 (1:1) – gravel walkway and entrance

 

 

 
Entrance to Main Hall

Door is 143 cm wide.

Door is fully flat and step-free.

Door is manual and heavy. 

Knob is 91 cm high.

 

 

 

 
Entrance to Servery

Doorway is 94 cm wide.

Door open when in use (lunch).

 

 

 

 
Exit from Servery

Doorway is 100 cm wide.

Door open when in use (lunch).

green templeton college – hall – door 4 (1:1) – view from dining hall with door 3 behind

 

 

 
Main Hall

Interior consists of vertical rows of tables and chairs with horizontal High Table at far end.

Gaps between tables are several metres wide.

Chairs may be moved for wheelchair access.

Table underbelly is 65 cm. Table height is 75 cm.

NOTE There is no high table.

Servery

Servery in use during lunch.

Spacious pathway through servery.

Food serving benches are 90 cm high.

Grzeslo Room

Small side room of dining hall.

Interior consists of large central table surrounded by chairs.

Chairs may be moved for wheelchair access

green templeton college – hall – interior space (1:4) – main dining area
green templeton college – hall – interior space (2:4) – main dining area viewed from high table
green templeton college – hall – interior space (3:4) – servery
green templeton college – hall – interior space (4:4) – grzeslo side room

 

 

 

 

Two toilets nearby, one accessible and the other roomy.

Toilets located in vestibule of Observatory, outside Door Two (2).

Turn left after entering Door One (1).

See Accessible Toilets for details.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance on ground floor of Walton Building.

Fob access required.

Open 24 h daily.

Access Level

Walton Building is a small space. May be difficult to navigate.

Non-fully-flat, step-free access. Small ~ 1 cm lip at primary entrance.

NOTE When exiting, front door is very close to door frame of next room.

Access to basement by 19 steps. Steps each 112-117 cm wide, 16 cm high, 26-29 cm deep.

Wheelchair access to basement via indoor lift.

For lift access, key must be taken from Lodge.

Keyhole is 52 cm high.

Lift is 96 cm wide.

NOTE Lift may be difficult to operate alone.

Keyhole is 117 cm away from handle to open lift. Insufficient space for wheelchair to back up for door to open.

NOTE Key mechanism may be broken.

 

 

Primary Entrance to Walton Building

Door is 98 cm wide.

Non-fully-flat, step-free access. Small ~ 1 cm lip at primary entrance.

Door is heavy and manual.

green templeton college – library – door 1 (1:1)

 

 

 
Inner Door of Walton Building

Door is 82 cm wide.

Door has [XXX] access.

Door is heavy and manual.

green templeton college – library – door 2 (1:1)

 

 

 
Door to Library

Door is 100 cm wide.

Door is heavy and manual.

Push to enter.

green templeton college – library – door 3 (1:1)

 

 

 
Returns and Borrowing

Path to area is 184 cm wide.

NOTE Small area. Sharp right turn at end of path for access.

Counter is 76 cm high.

Library Office

Door is 78 cm wide.

Study Room 1

Door is 76 cm wide, fully-flat and step-free.

Central aisle is spacious (147.5 cm)

Desks are 76 cm high.

Study Room 2

Room located on first floor.

Door is 82 cm wide, fully-flat and step-free.

Desks are 77 cm high.

Study Room 3

Door is 76 cm wide, fully-flat and step-free.

Aisles are 82 cm and 96 cm wide between shelves and desks.

Study Room 4

Room located in basement.

Door is 81 cm wide.

 

 

 

 

Accessible toilet in building.

See Accessible Toilets.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Alternative entrance on [XXX] floor of building.

Primary entrance is on the ground floor of the Observatory Building.

NOTE There is a single Common Room in this College.

Access Level

Non-fully-flat access to room.

38 curving, wide stone steps required for access.

Steps are on average 200 cm wide, 15 cm high, 34 cm deep with variations per step.

No plan to construct lift on premises.

NOTE MCR is inaccessible to wheelchair users.

 

 

Door is 118 cm wide.

Door is fully-flat. 38 steps required for access.

Steps are on average 200 cm wide, 15 cm high, 34 cm deep with variations per step.

Door is manual and heavy.

Knob is 90 cm high.

green templeton college – mcr – door (1:2) – gravel walkway to mcr
green templeton college – mcr – door (2:2) – curved stairway to mcr
green templeton college – mcr – interior space (1:1)

 

Interior is carpeted but wide and clear.

Table is 73 cm high.

 

 

 

[XXX]

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance in building facing library.

Door is unlocked.

Open 24 h daily.

Access Level

Non-fully-flat and step-free access on ground floor.

There is a 1 cm door lip.

 

 

Outer Door

Door is 84 cm wide.

Access is non-fully-flat and step-free. There is a 1 cm door lip.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is 83 cm high.

green templeton college – bar – door 1 (1:2) – view from outside
green templeton college – bar – door 1 (2:2) – close up of door lip

 

Inner Door

Door is 86 cm wide.

Access to door is fully-flat and stair free.

Door is manual and regular, but usually open.

Knob is 84 cm high.

green templeton college – bar – door 2 (1:1) – view from after door 1

 

 

Alternate Entrance

Door is 86 cm wide.

Access to door is non-fully-flat. Two wide steps required to access door. Door lip present.

First step is 10 cm high; second step is 8 cm high; lip is 1 cm high.

Door is manual and regular weight.

green templeton college – bar – door 3 (1:1) – view from outside

 

 

Interior has wooden flooring and is spacious.

Interior has sparse armchairs, high chairs, and tables.

Lounge tables are 43 cm high.

There is a water machine in the pub.

green templeton college – bar – interior space (1:1)

 

 

Nearest accessible washroom is in another building.

Washroom located in Walton Building. See Accessible Toilets.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance at the second door coming from the Walton Street entrance.

Alternate entrance facing the Library / Walton Building.
Door is always unlocked.

Access Level

For both entrances, non-fully-flat access to room. One step required for access.

Small step at primary Walton Street entrance is 4.5 cm high, 90 cm wide.

Step at alternate entrance is 8.5 cm high. There is also a divot 1 cm deep and 4 cm wide.

Ground is made of stone and uneven.

 

 

Primary Entrance near Walton Street

Door is 90 cm wide.

Access is non-fully flat.

There is one step 4.5 cm high, 90 cm wide.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Handle is 102 cm high.

green templeton college – lounge – door 1 (1:2) – view from outside
green templeton college – lounge – door 1 (2:2) – close up of step

 

Alternate Entrance Facing Library

Door is 74.5 cm wide.

Access is non-fully-flat.

There is one step 8.5 cm high, and a divot 1 cm deep and 4 cm wide.

Door is manual and light. Door is usually open.

Knob is 82.5 cm high.

green templeton college – lounge – door 2 (1:1)

 

 

Main ground area is stone, with linoleum flooring in kitchen area.

At boundary, there is a small ~ 0.5 cm plastic lip.

Stone is somewhat uneven.

Interior consists of numerous couches, armchairs, and tables.

Table height is ~ 40 cm.

Pathways are accessible

There is a kitchen area with appliances, sink, bins, and drinks vending machine.

Microwave, kettle, and sink are on kitchen counter. Counter is 92.5 cm high.

Sink has no cutaway.

green templeton college – lounge – interior space (1:2)
green templeton college – lounge – interior space (2:2) – main area and kitchen

 

Nearest accessible washroom is in another building.

Washroom located in Observatory. See Accessible Toilets.

 

 

 

Entry

Accessible toilets are located at the Observatory and the Walton Building.

All toilets are unlocked and do not require a radar key.

Access Level

Access to both toilets are non-fully flat.

Step-free access to Observatory Toilets if ramp obtained from Porters.

Step-free access to Walton Building toilets, but building is a small space.

 

 

Entrance on the left of Observatory’s vestibule.

Access to building is non-fully-flat. 4 steps required to enter observatory building. Each step is 15 cm high and 35 cm deep. (See Door One (1) under Dining Hall).

NOTE Porters can get a ramp for wheelchair access.

Door is 89 cm wide.

Door is fully-flat and step-free once building is entered.

Door unlocked.

Door is manual and light.

Knob is 85 cm high.

Sink is 69 cm high and has cutaway, though some pipes are below sink.

NOTE main sink in area outside toilet is 110 cm high and has no cutaway.

green templeton college – accessible toilet – observatory toilets (1:2) – door with non accessible sink
green templeton college – accessible toilet – observatory toilets (2:2) – interior space

 

Access to building is non-fully-flat and step-free. ~ 1 cm lip at building entrance.

Required to pass two building doors before washroom door.

NOTE Both doors are heavy and manual. See Door 1 and Door 2, Library.

NOTE Walton Building is a small space. May be difficult to navigate. When exiting, front door is very close to door frame of next room.

Washroom door is 119 cm wide.

Door access is non-fully-flat and step-free.

There is a slight dip of less than 1 cm at the doorframe as flooring changes.

Door unlocked.

Door is manual.

Handle is 101 cm high.

Sink is 73 cm high.

green templeton college – accessible toilet – walton building toilet (1:1) – interior space

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance at ground floor of Walton Building.

Lecture Theatre located at basement of building.

Entrance is locked. Key access required.

Access Level

Non-fully-flat, step-free access. Small ~ 1 cm lip at primary entrance.

For access to building, see Door 1 and Door 2, Library.

Access to basement by 19 steps. Steps each 112-117 cm wide, 16 cm high, 26-29 cm deep.

Wheelchair access to basement via indoor lift.

For lift access, key must be taken from Lodge.

For more information, see Library, General, Access Level.

NOTE Walton Building is a small space. May be difficult to navigate.

When exiting building, front door is very close to door frame of next room.

 

 

Door is 99 cm wide.

Door has fully-flat, step-free access.

Door is manual and heavy.

Pull bar. Bar is 100 cm high.

 

 

 

 

Interior is carpeted.

Tables are 76 cm high, with one adjustable desk.

[XXX]

 

 

 

 

Accessible toilet nearby.

Toilet on ground floor of building. See Accessible Toilets.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance at ground floor of Walton Building.

IT Room located at basement of building.

Entrance is unlocked.

Open 24 h.

Access Level

Non-fully-flat, step-free access. Small ~ 1 cm lip at primary entrance.

For access to building, see Door 1 and Door 2, Library.

Access to basement by 19 steps. Steps each 112-117 cm wide, 16 cm high, 26-29 cm deep.

Wheelchair access to basement via indoor lift.

For lift access, key must be taken from Lodge.

For more information, see Library, General, Access Level.

NOTE Walton Building is a small space. May be difficult to navigate.

When exiting building, front door is very close to door frame of next room.

 

 

Door is 81 cm wide.

Door is fully-flat and step-free.

Door is manual and heavy.

Pull bar. Bar is 90 cm high.

 

 

 

 

Interior is carpeted. Computer desks and swivel chairs line one side of the room.

Chairs may be moved for wheelchair access.

Pathway into room is 93 cm wide.

Tables are 76 cm high.

 

 

 

 

Accessible toilet nearby.

Toilet on ground floor of building. See Accessible Toilets.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance at the Barclay Building.

Entrance to room on first floor of building.

Door is unlocked.

Access Level

Access is non-fully-flat. There is a 10 cm step to enter building and staircase with 18 steps to enter room.

NOTE Room is wheelchair inaccessible.

 

 

Primary Entrance to Barclay Building

Door is [XXX] cm wide.

Access is non-fully-flat. There is a 10 cm step.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is [XXX] cm high.

green templeton college – barclay room – door 1 (1:1)
green templeton college – barclay room – door 2 (2:2)

 

 

Entrance to Barclay Room

Door is 78 cm wide.

Access is non-fully-flat. There is a staircase with 18 steps.

Each step is 108 cm wide, 18 cm high, and 32 cm deep.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is 85 cm high.

green templeton college – barclay room – door 2 (1:2) – staircase to door 2

 

 

 

Pathways are wide.

[XXX]

 

 

 

 

Nearest accessible washroom is in another building.

Washroom located in Walton Building. See Accessible Toilets.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Alternative entrance at building facing the College gardens.

Fob access required.

Access Level

Access is non-fully-flat. Three steps required to access room.

One 9 cm step to enter building. Two 18 cm steps in building before room entrance.

 

 

Entrance to Building

Door is [XXX] cm wide.

Access is non-fully-flat. One step to enter, 9 cm high and 103 cm wide.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is [XXX] cm high.

 

 

 

 

Entrance into room

Door is 90 cm wide.

Access is non-fully-flat. Two steps to reach door.

Each step is 90 cm wide, 18 high, 29 cm deep.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is 88 cm high.

green templeton college – kawasaki room – door 2 (1:1)

 

 

 

Interior is large and spacious.

Rom has capacity of 16.

[XXX]

 

 

 

 

There is a nearby toilet.

It is not specially fitted for wheelchair users, but the room is large and the sink has a cutaway

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance on the back of the building, accessed via McAlpine Quad.

Fob access required.

Access Level

Access is non-fully-flat, on the ground floor.

Three 18 cm steps required to access door.

 

 

 

 

Door is a set of double doors. 

Doors are 117 cm wide in total.

NOTE One side can only be opened from inside. Wheelchair accessible only with assistance or if doors are open.

Access is non-fully flat. Three steps required.

Each step is 117 cm wide, 18 cm high, 30 cm deep.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is 111 cm high.

green templeton college – rotunda – door (1:1) – view from outside

 

 

 

This is a music room.

[XXX]

NOTE Upper floor of room is closed until further notice. It requires 28 steps, each 80 cm wide, 14 cm high, 25 cm wide.

green templeton college – rotunda – interior space (1:1) – unused staircase to upper floor

 

 

 

No nearby toilets.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance from College gardens.

Fob access to building required at Door One (1). Door Two (2) is unlocked.

Access Level

Access is on the ground floor and non-fully-flat.

Four steps to reach building entrance. Each step 9.5 cm to 15 cm high.

Door to room has raised door frame of less than 1 cm.

 

 

Entrance to Building

Door is 84 cm wide.

Access is on the ground floor and non-fully-flat.

Four steps to reach door.

First step is 150 cm wide, 9.5 cm high, 44 cm deep.

Second step is 150 cm wide, 15 cm high, 36 cm deep.

Third step is 100 cm wide, 15 cm high, 34 cm deep.

Fourth is a doorstep. It is 14 cm high.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is 97 cm high.

green templeton college – per saugman room – door 1 (1:1) – view from outside

 

 

 

Door to room

Door is 94 cm wide.

Access is non-fully-flat and step-free.

Raised door frame of less than 1 cm.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Handle is 89 cm high.

green templeton college – per saugman room – door 2 (1:2) – view from outside
green templeton college – per saugman room – door 2 (2:2) – close up of door frame

 

 

Interior is carpeted.

Tables are [XXX] cm high.

 

 

 

 

Nearest accessible washroom is in another building.

Washroom located in Observatory. See Accessible Toilets.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance in far east corner of College garden.

It is further down the garden path, behind the wall.

There is an alternate entrance from a side road behind the College, but gate access is high.

Both entrances require fob access.

Open from 6.30 am until 9.30 pm daily.

Access Level

Non-fully-flat access on ground floor.

One 12 cm step at Door One (1).

 

 

 

 

Outer Door

Door is 88 cm wide.

Access is non-fully-flat. There is a step 84 cm wide, 12 cm high, 18 cm deep.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Handle is 107 cm high.

 

 

 

 

Inner Door

Door is 85 cm wide.

Access is fully-flat and step-free.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Handle is 89 cm high.

 

 

 

 

All gym facilities are in the same room accessed by main doors.

Floor is flat and all equipment are easy to access.

 

 

 

 

Toilet nearby in Lancaster Room (not accessible toilet).

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance at College grounds behind garden.

Door is locked. Key access required.

Open from 7 am until 10 pm daily.

Access Level

Non-fully-flat access on ground floor.

Staircase with five 15 cm steps required to reach court.

NOTE Wheelchair access difficult due to narrow doorway, gravel path, and staircase.

 

 

Entrance to Building

Door is 84 cm wide.

Non-fully-flat access. Five steps required.

Steps are ~ 200 cm wide, 15 cm high, and 36 cm deep.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Handle is 95 cm high.

 

 

 

 

Door to Court

Door is 73 cm wide.

Fully-flat, step-free access.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Push door to enter.

 

 

 

 

Interior is spacious.

 

 

 

 

Toilet nearby in Lancaster Room (not accessible toilet).

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance at College grounds behind garden.

Door is locked. Key access required.

Open from 7 am until 10 pm daily.

Access Level

Non-flat-level access on ground floor.

Two steps to reach court, one 2 cm high, other 18 cm high.

NOTE Wheelchair access may be difficult due to unpaved gravel path and makeshift step..

 

 

Entry to Court Path

Door is 106 cm wide.

Access is non-fully flat. Step present at door.

Step is 105 cm wide, 2 cm high, 41 cm deep.

Door is manual and regular weight.

[XXX information on handles]

 

 

 

 

Door to Court

Door is 97 cm wide.

Access is non-fully flat. Step present at door.

Step is 103 cm wide, 18 cm high, 10 cm deep.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Handle is 108 cm high.

 

 

 

 

Interior is spacious.​​​​​​

 

 

 

 

Nearest accessible washroom is in another building.

Washroom located in Observatory. See Accessible Toilets.

 

 

 

 

Entry

Primary entrance at bar.

Located on first floor above bar.

Fob access required.

Open 24 h.

Access Level

Access is non-fully-flat.

There is a turning staircase with 17 steps of varying sizes.

NOTE The Hayloft is wheelchair inaccessible due to narrow pathways, turning staircase, and narrow door.

 

 

Entry to Staircase

Door is 80 cm wide.

Access is fully-flat.

Turning staircase after door. See Door Two (2).

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is 89 cm high.

 

 

 

 

Door to Loft

Door is 79 cm wide.

Access is non-fully-flat.

There is a turning staircase with 17 steps of varying sizes.

Door is manual and regular weight.

Knob is 88 cm high.

 

 

 

 

Interior is a study space with printer.

 

 

 

 

Nearest accessible washrooms are in other buildings.

Washrooms located in Observatory or Walton Building. See Accessible Toilets.

 

 

 

 

Contact details

Green Templeton College
43 Woodstock Rd
Oxford
OX2 6HG
United Kingdom

https://www.gtc.ox.ac.uk

Lodge

+44 1865 274 770

lodge@gtc.ox.ac.uk

Access enquiries

Disability Coordinator: Alison Franklin

alison.franklin@gtc.ox.ac.uk

+44 1865 284 783

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