Access Guide
Access To
- The Costa/Café Retreat is located to the right just beyond the security barriers in Trafford and Stockport College - Stretford Campus.
- View information on Trafford College - Stretford Campus (opens new tab).
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Costa/Café Retreat.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The Costa/Café Retreat is located to the right just beyond the main entrance security barriers.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
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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 wall-mounted and available on a board.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free and nut allergy.
- The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- 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 just beyond the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is covered.
- 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, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of some 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 were even at the time of the survey.
