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Tree House Cafe

23 Blaby Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4PA

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a café.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a rear outdoor seating area which is not accessible.

Opening Times

  • Monday Closed.
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 15:00.
  • Wednesday 09:30 - 15:00.
  • Thursday 09:30 - 15:00.
  • Thursday 17:30 - 22:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 15:00.
  • Friday 17:30 - 22:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 15:00.
  • Saturday 17:30 - 22:00.
  • Sunday Closed.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is South Wigston.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Countersthorpe Road car park.
    • The car park is located on Countersthorpe Road.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 545cm (6ft 7in x 17ft 11in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Dunton Street.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Blayby Road.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The standard parking bays are not individually marked.
    • The standard parking bays are located at regular intervals along Blaby Road and have a depth of 188cm.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • 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 width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Eating and Drinking (Main Eating Area)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • Full table service is available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The standard height for tables is 75cm.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are hand held and wall.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Outside Access (Rear Eating Area and Standard Toilets)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located just past the entrance, leading down.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.

Access to Standard Toilets and Rear Seating Area

  • The rear seating area and standard toilets are accessed via the yellow door, to the right of the main entrance.
  • Just beyond the door there is a narrow alleyway.
  • The alleyway is 77cm wide.
  • The flooring in the alleyway is tarmac with some block paving.
  • There are uneven surfaces and loose obstructions in the alleyway.
  • Towards the end of the alleyway there is a set of steps protruding.
  • These steps do not need to be used but they obstruct the alleyway, reducing the width to 56cm.
  • Just past the protruding steps, go through the open gate on the left.
  • The gate is 64cm wide.
  • Follow the path to the right.
  • The path now has a width of 50cm and is loose chippings.
  • There is an open doorway to the left for access to the standard toilets or carry straight on to the additional seating area.
  • The open doorway to the standard toilets is 72cm wide.
  • There is a lip on the threshold.
  • To access the external seating area, follow the alleyway past the door to the standard toilets.
  • There is a 9cm step to access the additional seating area.

Eating and Drinking (Rear Seating Area)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • Full table service is available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the additional seating area entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The standard height for tables is 68cm.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are hand held only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear of the café, accessed via the alleyway.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance to the standard toilets and rear seating area.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.