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Introduction

• Related link Terminal 1 Post Duty Free Departure Lounge.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/manchester-airport/access-guides/terminal-1-post-duty-free-departure-lounge
• Related link Bars and restaurants at the airport.
• Https://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/at-the-airport/restaurants/

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  • The restaurants located on the Food Terrace are Bar MCR, Giraffe and the Grain Loft.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Manchester Airport is 9 miles south of Manchester City Centre, next to the M56 and with easy links to the M6, M60 and M62.
    The postcode for the airport is M90 1QX. Please note, your Sat-Nav may not reflect the most updated road layout.
  • There are a number of official airport parking options available.
  • For more information on getting to Manchester Airport by car please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • Manchester Airport is well-served by a network of local and regional buses, running daily from early morning to late night; including weekends and bank holidays.
  • For more information on getting to Manchester Airport by bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Manchester Airport Station.
  • The station is located at the heart of the airport campus, which means passengers have easy access to all the terminals. With moving walkways throughout, it should take no more than 5-15 minutes to get to and from the terminals.
  • For more information on getting to Manchester Airport by train please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on the Access Guide for Manchester Airport Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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Other Floors (Access to the Food Terrace)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are levels 1-2.
  • The escalator steps are not clearly marked.
  • The head and foot of the escalators are clearly marked.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift (Access to the Food Terrace)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the far end of the Departure Lounge.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2.
• The lift is 140m (153yd 4in) from the Biza Duty Free Shop exit.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 194cm x 139cm (6ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
• The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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  • There is an assistance phone located next to this lift.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the food terrace.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the access to the food terrace lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 104cm (3ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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  • All have table service.
  • Food is also ordered at the counter in Bar MCR and the Grain Loft, but can be brought to the table.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the access to the food terrace lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor to the right at the rear of the terrace.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 122cm x 192cm (4ft x 6ft 4in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • All accessible toilets within the airport have Non Visual Disabilities signage (photograph 2).
  • There is a RoomMate device available for the accessible toilet. RoomMate is an electronic, wall-mounted device which offers audio description of the toilet to blind and visually impaired visitors. For use of the RoomMate please phone the venue in advance.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located along the toilet corridor.
  • The female toilets are 68m (74yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located along the toilet corridor.
  • The male toilets are 57m (62yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located just past the female toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Level Change (Access to the Smoking Area)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in the corridor to the left of the toilets.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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  • Photograph 2 shows the smoking area.
  • This is the only smoking area past security.
  • It contains a flight information board.

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Lift (Access to the Smoking Area)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the steps leading to the smoking area.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 64m (69yd 2ft) from the access to the food terrace lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.