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Purple Onion

Loughborough University, Elvyn Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU

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Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park 4.
    • The car park is located Spinney HI Way.

Parking (Car Park 4)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Spinney Hill Way.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 503cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 118m from the Student Accommodation Centre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Opening Times (The Purple Onion)

  • Monday 08:30 - 23:00.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 23:00.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 23:00.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 23:00.
  • Friday 08:30 - 23:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 23:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 23:00.

Outside Access (The Purple Onion)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the top of the ramp.
    • This entrance gives access to the purple onion shop.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'SPAR'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 171cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the far right of the shop front.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.

Counter (The Purple Onion)

  • Counter View
    • The counter is located on the left as you enter.
    • The counter is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Purple Onion entrance.
    • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the counter.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
    • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.

Inside Access (The Purple Onion)

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • Comments View
    • The Starbucks vending machine counter height is 88cm.
    • A seat can be provided.

Outside Access (Simons Takeaway)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Purple Onion Shop main entrance.
    • This entrance gives access to Simons Takeaway.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'IN'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are light.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is an identical door to the right which is for exiting the takeaway and is signed as OUT. This door is shown in photos 4, 5 and 6.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the far right of the shop front.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.

Opening Times (Simons Takeaway)

  • Monday 17:00 - 04:00.
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 04:00.
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 04:00.
  • Thursday 17:00 - 04:00.
  • Friday 17:00 - 04:00.
  • Saturday 17:00 - 04:00.
  • Sunday 17:00 - 04:00.

Eating and Drinking (Simons Takeaway)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the food and drink kiosk.
    • The food and drink kiosk is located to the left of The Purple Onion Shop.
    • There is step-free access to the food and drink kiosk.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Menu types include; written wall menus and online menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are not available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are not available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
    • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 87cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • Online menu and delivery available at www.simonstakeaway.co.uk.