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Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute - Café

Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QN

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Access To

  • The café is located on level 1 of Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute.
  • View information on Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Café.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 119cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • On level 1 of the Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute, on the left side of the building off the main corridor.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 84cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The height of the tray rail is 79cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.
    • 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 background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.