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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • You can use the AA route planner or Google maps to plan your journey. If you are using Google maps, please use the postcode EN3 5AL for access to the main 73 Hertford Road entrance.
    The Enfield Centre is located off Hertford Road (A1010), on the east side of Enfield.
  • Staff and visitor parking is available on site, accessed off the Hertford Road (A1010).
• By Bus View
  • Bus stop EE is located outside the college and bus stop EJ is located opposite the college, both on the Hertford Road. These are served by routes 121, 279, 307 and N279.
• By Train View
  • Southbury Overground station is approximately 800m/0.5 miles (a 10 minute walk) from the main entrance. To get to the Enfield Centre from the station turn right when you exit, and walk along Southbury Road, past the Tesco. At the main crossroads, turn left onto Ponders End. Continue northwards along this road, which becomes Hertford Road. The College will be on the right.
• Useful Links View
  • The AA Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Transport for London Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Welfare Advice and Mental Health Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8442 3669.
• Email: [email protected].

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Campus Site Map

• To view the site map for the campus please click here - (new tab).

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Main Reception Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 325cm x 636cm (10ft 8in x 20ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Enfield Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main reception.

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Route to the Cafe from the Main Entrance

• The Cafe is accessed from The Hub.
• The distance from the main entrance to the Cafe is approximately 85m.
• After entering the college via the main entrance proceed through the security barriers.
• Exit the reception link building via the automatic doors into the courtyard.
• Proceed straight ahead down the slope towards the rear of the courtyard.
• When you reach the canopy turn right and go through The Hub Entrance.
• Turn immediately left after the entrance and proceed down the slight slope towards the Cafe entrance.

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Alternative Route to the Cafe from the Sports Centre Car Park

• An alternative route to the Cafe is from the sports centre car park.
• The distance from the Sports Centre car park to the Cafe is approximately 170m.
• From the Blue Badge parking bays in the car park cross the car park at the dropped kerb towards the Sports Centre entrance.
• Turn left and follow the pavement around the outside of the Sports Centre.
• Continue along the pavement until you reach a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
• Bear diagonally left past the Brickwork Workshop and follow the footpath past the garden area.
• Continue to follow the footpath as it turns right and left around the edge of the buildings and eventually you will reach the side entrance.
• Go through the side entrance and use the ramp to access the Cafe.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 167cm (5ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).

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Outside Access (The Hub)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main courtyard.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).

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Entrance (The Cafe)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of The Hub.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in).

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Outside Access (Cafe Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the Cafe Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 122cm (4ft).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance, to the left.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the Cafe Building from an external footpath which leads to the Sports Centre.

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Getting Around (The Cafe)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the corridor leading to the Sports Centre.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is an easy slope, with handrails on both sides, for access to the corridor leading to the Sports Centre.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Cafe entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 63cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall 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 drinks and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Hub entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 230cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 19m from the Hub entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.