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Corbett Café

University of Essex, East 15, Loughton Campus, Hatfields, Rectory Lane, Essex, IG10 3RY

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Introduction

Opening Times

  • Opening times do vary depending on performances, opening times do vary depending on timetabling and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
  • Comments View
    • The café/bar is normally open from 10:00-23:00 Monday to Friday, with additional openings at the weekend depending on events/performances taking place at the Corbett Theatre.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Loughton Campus is located in the north of London just inside the M25 and is approximately 1.2km north on the A1168 off junction 5 of the M11.
    • There is a campus car park located at the rear of the Loughton Campus. This car park is for staff and visitors only, however students may request a space from the university if necessary.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop to the Loughton Campus is the Ibbetson Path Stop on Rectory Lane. This bus stop is approximately 300m from the Campus and is served by routes 66A, 418 and 418B.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is the Chingford Station on the Overground line. This station is approximately 7km away from the Campus.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is the Debden Station on the Central Line. This station is approximately 800m from the Campus and the Station is served by the same busses as the Ibbetson Path Bus Stop.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking (Corbett Theatre)

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by visitors and staff permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located to the northeast of the Corbett Theatre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is Loughton Campus Carpark.
    • The car park is located to the rear of the campus, adjacent to Hatfields mansion.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Rectory Lane at the front of the campus.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a steep slope, with no handrails, to access the theatre and café from the car park (photograph 5).
    • There is an alternative slight slope to the right of the car park, the first part of which has a handrail on the right going up, the second part on the left (photographs 6 and 7).
    • The theatre and café can then be reached via a level path around the rear of the building.
    • Building parking is for staff only, during the day. but can be used by visitors attending performances during the evening.
    • The on street parking is Pay and Display between 08.00-18.00, Mon-Fri.
    • Blue Badge parking is free for 3 hours.

Site/Campus Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Car Park Studios, Loughton Dance Studios and Hatfields House.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Hatfields House.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Hatfields House.
  • Comments View
    • Students can request a parking space from the University.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the south of the venue.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

Entrance (Theatre Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter through the Corbett Theatre main entrance.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Entrance (Library / IT Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the café as you enter through the main entrance.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the Library Stairs / lift area and this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the café/bar.
    • The café/bar is located straight ahead as you enter from the main entrance (you enter immediately into the café/bar).
    • There is step-free access to the café/bar.
    • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
    • These doors are located to the rear of the Corbett Café and would only be used if entering from the Library / IT Entrance or Library Stairs / Lift area.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered, a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Plastic/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 110cm.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
    • 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 72cm.
    • There are also coffee tables, long tables and sofas.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 38cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 90cm.
    • No 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.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • Access to the additional seating area is via the main entrance.
    • There is outdoor seating available which consists of picnic benches with attached bench seating available.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter from the theatre entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the theatre entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 140cm (4ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 115cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter from the theatre entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the theatre entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.