Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Essex)
Introduction
- Related link Building 2001.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/building-2001/university-of-essex---colchester-ca
- Related link Top Bar - Fusion.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-essex/top-bar---fusion
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Comments
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- Blues Cafe is located on Square 4 on level 6 of Building 2001, above Santander.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- The cafe closes at 16:30 during non term-time..
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in Colchester.
- The nearest mainline station is Hythe.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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Comments
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- Although not as close as Hythe, most visitors choose to arrive at Colchester North station where bus and taxi connections are more readily available.
Parking
- For further information, please see theUniversity website parking page.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 119cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- This entrance opens into Level 5 of the building.
- The second set of doors can be made double width by pulling the right hand door manually (photograph 4).
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to your right as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 3-4-5-6-7-8.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 138cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Outside Access (Entrance from level 6 of Building 2001)
- This information is for the entrance located ahead of you as you exit the lift on level 6 of the Building 2001.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
View
- This gives access to the bar and restaurant corridor, which contains Top Bar, Fusion and Blues Cafe.
Outside Access (Main Cafe Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Square 4.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Level Change (Main Cafe Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance leading up to the cafe.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Outside Access (Blues Cafe Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the bar and restaurant corridor, at the top of the stairs leading from the Square 4 entrance.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Blues Cafe entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Toilets
- The nearest toilets are located in Top Bar - Fusion.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
- Plastic cups are available.
- Plastic cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.