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Bloomsbury Theatre Café

Bloomsbury Theatre, University College London, 15 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AH

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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

Access To (Internal Entrance)

  • The Bloomsbury Theatre Café is located within the Bloomsbury Theatre on the ground floor, near to the main entrance.
  • View information on Bloomsbury Theatre (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Bloomsbury Theatre Café.
  • The opening width at the entrance to the Bloomsbury Theatre Café is 200cm.
  • However, this is restricted by tables and seating reducing the opening width to 84cm.

Entrance (External Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the Bloomsbury Theatre.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift at the entrance.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 8 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (External Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located next to the Bloomsbury Theatre Café external entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the Bloomsbury Theatre Café external entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The street level and the entrance level are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and designated seating.
    • Menus types include: wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: lactose free and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located near the Bloomsbury Theatre Café external 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.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.