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Village Restaurant and Elvyn Dining

Loughborough University, Elvyn Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU

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Opening Times

  • Monday 12:00 - 14:00.
  • Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00.
  • Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00.
  • Thursday 12:00 - 14:00.
  • Friday 09:30 - 14:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here

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 Wolfson Car Park.
    • The car park is located Elvyn Way.

Parking (Wolfson Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off University Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 364cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m from the Wolfson building accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit 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.

Outside Access (Elwyn Richards Dining Hall)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the north side of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to Elwyn Richards Dining Hall and Common Room and The Village Restaurant.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Village Restaurant/Elvyn Richards hall'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 128cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The exit push pad or push button is 103cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
    • 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 directly in front of the main entrance.
    • 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 5 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Comments View
    • At the time of survey (March 2022) the left hand door was permanently held open.

Outside Access (The Village Restaurant)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to The Village Restaurant, Elvyn Richards Dining Hall and Common Room.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Elvyn Richards'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
    • 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 to the left of the main entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the main doors.
    • There is/are 13 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Comments View
    • At the time of survey (March 2022) the left hand door of the first set of doors was held open.
    • The Village Restaurant is signed on the open door.
    • The is ramped access via a path to the right of the main entrance opposite the black general waster bins. The access is mainly level with the ramp only being 150cm in length going up and the same going back down. The minimum width of this access is 100cm.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • 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 consistent throughout.
    • Dementia friendly signage is provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This restaurant does play background music/sound.
    • Music/sound is played throughout the dining hall and the restaurant.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • Access between the Elvyn Dining Hall and The Village Restaurant can be gained via a single manual door (89cm)(photo 4), a double manual door (150cm)(photo 5) or a double manual door (122cm)(photo 6) leading through to The Elvyn Richards meeting room which at the time of survey (March 2022) was being used as additional seating.
    • There are two sets of double doors that give entry and exit to the Village Restaurant. The door openings are 150cm and the doors are permanently held open as shown in photo 7.

Eating and Drinking (Elvyn Richards Dining Hall)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
    • The restaurant is located at the rear of the building as you enter via the Elvyn Richards Dining Hall main entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the restaurant.
    • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
    • The door opening width is under 75cm.
    • The double white doors (70cm) access the food counter. Access to the food counter can be gained through a double set of doors which are permanently held open which leads into the main seating/dining area as shown photo 20.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a buffet counter and table service (on request only).
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold 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 not a portable card machine available for payment.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 85cm.
    • The height of the tray counter/rail is 85cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The height of the counter is 84cm.
    • The height of the tray counter/rail is 84cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 67cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also long tables.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Eating and Drinking (The Village Restaurant)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
    • The restaurant/bar is located on the left as you enter via the The Village Restaurant main entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered, a buffet counter and table service (on request only).
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are 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 108cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 71cm.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also long tables, armchairs and bench seats.
    • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • Certain lights can be turned off on request.
  • Comments View
    • At the time of survey the Elvyn Richards meeting room was being used as additional seating for The Village Restaurant.

Elvyn Richards Common Room

  • The common room is located to the right as you enter via the Elvyn Richards dining hall entrance.
  • There are double, manual, difficult to open doors that open towards you (pull).
  • The door opening is 82cm.
  • Both doors unlock when the key fob/exit button are used.
  • Access to the room is via key card.
  • The key card reader is on the left of the double doors and at a height of 125cm.
  • There is a door release button to exit the room. It is located on the right of the double doors as you exit.
  • The door release button is at a height of 127cm.
  • Facilities in the common room include a table tennis table, a pool table, an overhead projector screen and a sound system.
  • There is a mixture of seating available including chairs with armrests on both sides, sofas, and high stools.
  • There are both low tables and high tables available.
  • The flooring is vinyl.
  • Lighting in the room is moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Village Restaurant - No Transfer Space)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter via the Village Restaurant main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the the Village Restaurant main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 360cm x 193cm (11ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 97cm (3ft 2in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

Standard Toilet(s) (Village Restaurant)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on the right as you enter through the Village Restaurant main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the Village Restaurant main entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located on the right as you enter through the Village Restaurant main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Village Restaurant main entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Elvyn Richards)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on the right as you enter the first set of doors of the Elvyn Richards dining hall.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the Elvyn Richards dining hall entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located on the right as you enter the first set of doors of the Elvyn Richards dining hall.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Elvyn Richards dining hall entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.