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Rutherford Dining Hall

University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NX

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  • Rutherford Dining Hall is on the level 2 of Rutherford College.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to access Rutherford Dining Hall.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
  • There is a double manual door to the right.

Eating and Drinking (Dining Hall)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Dining Hall is located on level 2 of the east Wing in Rutherford College.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked door can be opened on request .
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 70cm.
    • There are an identical set of doors to access the seating area from the food counters.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are 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 and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right on entry.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the tray rail is 87cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.