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Food Court

Anselm, Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU

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Access To

  • The Food Court is located to the right as you enter Anselm on the ground floor, straight ahead at the top of the ramp.
  • The Food Court can also be accessed from the basement and first floor of Anselm via the lift.
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  • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with no handrails.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Food Court.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 97cm.
  • The width of the opening is 141cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has designated seating, self service counters, buffet counters and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are displayed on the counter, online, available in large print, available on a board and digital.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, gluten free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegan and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery and easy grip cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The buffet counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right as you enter the food court.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens and a television.
    • The height of the tray rail is 85cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: high stools, benches and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables, tables and desks.
    • Some chairs and tables 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 background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is a separate payment counter with a height of 87cm, and rack with cutlery and trays at a height of 50cm.
      There is a Heat & Eat counter with microwave ovens, at a height of 95cm.
      There is a water bottle filling station next to this with controls at a height of 96cm.