Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Whitfield Community Project.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/dundee-city-council/access-guides/whitfield-community-project
- Related link Whitfield Community Library.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/dundee-city-council/access-guides/whitfield-community-library
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Broughty Ferry.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:45 - 16:15.
- Tuesday 09:45 - 16:15.
- Wednesday 09:45 - 16:15.
- Thursday 09:45 - 16:15.
- Friday 09:45 - 16:15.
- Saturday 10:30 - 12:30.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the rear of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does have to cross a road.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located to the right of the main entrance at the rear.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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Comments
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- The road through the car park is mainly for parking but is also used by local buses.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building from the car park.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (away from you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
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Comments
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- There are also revolving automatic doors to the left which are 140cm wide.
Outside Access (The Crescent Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (away from you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
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Comments
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- There are automatic revolving doors to the left which are 140cm wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located at the front of the building, to the right as you enter via The Crescent entrance.
- 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 a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Crescent entrance.
- 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 hand held and wall.
- 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 meals and snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet and baby changing facility is directly opposite the venue within the main building.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Comments
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- There are standard toilets within the main building.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.