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Tea Room

University Library, University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, West Road, CB3 9DR

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Access To

  • The Tea Room is located between the North wing and the North front area of the building on the first floor of the University Library.
  • View information on University Library (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Tea Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 89cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under 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.