Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Crombie Hall accommodation.
- Related link Crombie Hall.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-aberdeen/crombie-hall-2
Useful Information
- Staff receive disability awareness training.
- The venue is open between Monday and Friday, 08:00-15:30 during term breaks.
- There are dog toileting spaces to the rear side of the building.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
-
Site/Campus Car Parks
View
- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Bedford Road Car Park.
- The car park is located off Bedford Road.
-
Public Car Parks
View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
-
On Street Parking
View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
-
Drop Off Point
View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
-
Comments
View
- The adjoining Cromie Hall building has its own car park off Metson Walk. Please refer to the separate access guide for details.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
-
Second Set of Doors
View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
-
Ramp/Slope
View
- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Entrance (Crombie Hall)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the cafe from the adjoining Crombie Hall.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
-
Second Set of Doors
View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
-
Comments
View
- This internal entrance is located near the Crombie Hall main entrance, opposite reception.
Getting Around
-
Access
View
- There is step free access throughout the area.
-
Getting Around
View
- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing loop is located at the service counter.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- 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 snacks.
-
Comments
View
- There are 2 clearly marked steps without handrails leading down to outdoor seating on the right of the main entrance.
- Using the entrance ramp and crossing the grass can bypass the steps.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
-
Comments
View
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in Crombie Hall. Please refer to the separate access guide for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets and baby change facilities are located in Crombie Hall. Please refer to the separate access guide for details.