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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Harlow.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Harlow Town.

Comments View
- The venue is home to the West Essex Curriculum Development Centre.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 420cm (11ft 6in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 24m (26yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Opening Times

Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Comments View
- For up to date term and non term opening times please refer to the website.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located on the left as you face the main entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are bright.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Reception

The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Other View
- The services on the floors which are not accessible are offices and the standard toilets.

Restaurant Bar Internal (The Refectory)

The following information is for the refectory.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Full table service is not available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The nearest table is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
The type of food served here is a cold buffet.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 290cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 6in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor.
- The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.