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Markeaton Street Café

Markeaton Street, Derby , DE22 3AW

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Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Markeaton Street Site.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 397cm x 600cm (13ft x 19ft 8in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is level access to the car park from the Markeaton Street Site and STEM Centre.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Markeaton Street Site and STEM Centre.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Markeaton Street Site and STEM Centre Pybus Street entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Markeaton Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 152cm (4ft 12in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 126cm (4ft 2in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • The ramp is located at the top of the steps.
    • There is a handrail on the right covering the bottom half of the ramp.
    • There is a slight ramp to the right of the entrance as you face it which overcomes the steps and leads up to the top of the steps.
    • This ramp does not have handrails.
    • Access to this entrance is by keycard after 18:00.

Outside Access (Pybus Street Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, leading from the car park.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 107cm (3ft 6in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 182cm (5ft 12in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 184cm (6ft).
  • Comments View
    • The height of the exit button is 111cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the café.
    • The café is located on the ground floor of the the Markeaton Street Site and STEM Centre, to the rear left of the building as you enter via the Pybus Street entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the café.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; menu boards, written wall menus and online menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
    • There are also high tables and high stools.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 114cm.
    • Some tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Markeaton Street Site)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the Graphic Design Studio, in the Mac Lab, and in the standard toilets at the rear left of the atrium. Accessible toilet facilities are also available in the male and gender neutral toilets on the first floor in the atrium, in the open access computer area and in the MS114E Computer room (with good seat contrast). Additional accessible toilet facilities are available on the second floor in the main wing, and in the standard toilets in the atrium
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the Graphic Design Studio, in the Mac Lab, and in the at the rear left of the atrium. Female and male standard toilet facilities are also available on the first floor in the open access computer area, and on the second floor in the main wing and in the atrium..
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor in the atrium.
  • Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor in the atrium.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard toilets on the ground floor to the rear left of the atrium, and in the standard toilets on the first floor in the atrium.