Access Guide
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the cafe.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 155cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The café is located ahead as you exit the Welcome Hub.
- The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 155cm.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and available on a board.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the right as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 95cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Seating Area (Outdoor Seating)
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Location and Access
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- Outdoor seating is in front of the café.
- The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
