Access Guide
Eating and Drinking (Seeds Cafe)
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Location and Access
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- The cafe is ahead and to the right as you approach the venue .
- 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 automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 154cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the right as you enter the cafe.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus types include: wall-mounted (digital), countertop, Braille and large print.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Large print and Braille menus are available on request.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is both inside and outside.
- The outdoor seating area is covered.
- 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 medium colour contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- The cafe can also be entered from within the open plan visitor centre area and via the shop.
Seating Area (Exterior)
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Location and Access
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- Exterior patio seating is located beyond the Seeds Cafe area.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is a push button to activate the doors that is 100cm high.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is both inside and outside.
- The outdoor seating area is covered.
- 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.