Access Guide
Access To (Tea Room)
- The Tea Room is located to the right of the building on floor 1, to the left and then down the ramp on the right as you exit the lift (right of building) on this floor.
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- The most accessible route has a lift, a slight ramp or slope, automatic doors and shiny flooring.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the Tea Room.
- There are no doors to enter the Tea Room.
Alternatively, the Tea Room is located immediately to the left at the top of the Stairs (Reception foyer - access to Tea Room).
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Eating and Drinking (Tea Room)
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Location and Service
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- The Tea Room is located immediately ahead as you descend the ramp on floor 1, with the counter being to the left and left again.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a self service counter, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
- 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.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left and left again as you descend the ramp on floor 1.
- 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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- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some tables 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 background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.