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Dining Room

Newbattle Abbey College, Newbattle Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3LL

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  • The dining room is located on the upper ground floor at the rear of the Main Building.
  • View information on Main Building (opens new tab).
  • The distance from the lift is 5m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are steps in the corridor from the Crypt area to the dining room which are overcome by the lift.
  • There is an alternative ramped corridor from the Crypt area past The Armoury and Bunker.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located is at the rear of the building, off the corridor from the Crypt to the dining room.
  • The distance from the Courtyard Entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is an enclosed platform lift.
  • Enclosed Platform Lift View
    • The ground, upper ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 110cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Dining Room

  • Location and Access View
    • The dining room is located on the upper ground floor to the rear of the building. It can be accessed by ramp or stairs from the ground floor Crypt area, or via the lift which bypasses both.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 116cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
    • The doors are held open when the dining room is in use. When the dining room is closed the doors may be heavy to open.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self-service counter.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • The height of the tray rail is 88cm.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and two handled cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.