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Coffee Dock

Verena Holmes, Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QU

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Access To

  • The Coffee Dock is located on floor 2 towards the south of the Verena Holmes building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Verena Holmes Coffee Dock.
  • There is no door or entranceway into the café, it has open access off the corridor.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and designated seating.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are available on a board and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located at the rear of the café area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 86cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are vending machines available within the café area.