Access Guide
Stables Kitchen and Pizza in the Pantry
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Location and Access
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- In the grounds of Kew Wakehurst.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope into this area.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- 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.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the counter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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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).
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is both inside and outside.
- The outdoor seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is a Pizza in the Pantry counter within this cafe.
- This has a separate ramped entrance with a door which opens inwards.
- The entrance door width is 115cm.
- The counter height is 91cm and there is a moveable card machine at 96cm.
Seating Area
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Location and Access
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- Exterior tables are located at the front of the Stables Kitchen.
- The most accessible route has a slight ramp.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free access via ramp to this area.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the steps.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is both inside and outside.
- The outdoor seating area is uncovered.
- 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Exit (from Stables Kitchen and Pizza in the Pantry)
- The exit area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 85cm.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 122cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you exit.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp .