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The King's Head

King's Head Passage, Market Square, Aylesbury, HP20 2RW

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Kings Head is an historic pub in Aylesbury, off the Market Square.
    • Services and facilities available in the venue include: the Farmers Bar restaurant and a courtyard garden.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue does not have its own car park.
    • There is not a public car park nearby.
    • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
    • The nearest train station is Aylesbury.
    • The nearest bus station is Aylesbury.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the Farmers Bar, via the courtyard.
    • There is step-free level access at the main entrance.
    • There are 2 other entrances.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located off the main courtyard area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the main courtyard area.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Market Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located off the courtyard.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • The entrance to the Farmers Bar is located at the far corner of the courtyard area.
  • There are uneven cobbles and very narrow access routes.
  • There is an alternative, more accessible entrance to the courtyard, via the gatehouse from George Street.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route also has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 74cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening .
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located toward the back of the seating area.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 97cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are available on a board and handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is both inside and outside.
    • The outdoor seating area is partially covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and booths.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Courtyard)

  • Location and Access View
    • The courtyard is in the centre of the building accessible via Market Street.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free access via a slope to this area.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • The courtyard area is uneven, cobbled stone.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is partially covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the main courtyard.
    • The distance from the Farmers Bar entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 110cm.
    • There is a second door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.