Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:15 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 09:15 - 01:00.
- Wednesday 09:15 - 23:00.
- Thursday 09:15 - 23:00.
- Friday 09:15 - 23:00.
- Saturday 12:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 23:00.
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- Food is served between 12:00 and 21:00 Sunday - Friday, and between 17:30 and 21:00 on Saturdays.
- The venue closes at 23:00 on Tuesdays during the final term.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in Canterbury.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Canterbury West.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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Comments
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- Origins is located on the 1st floor of the Darwin College Building.
Parking (Darwin Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 330cm x 490cm (10ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The accessible parking bay is located on sloping ground next to a path to the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Other Floors (Main Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-M-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is not a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are The Tower Room and Seminar Room 7 on the mezzanine level, and teaching rooms on the third floor.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located directly to the left of the man entrain as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 136cm (3ft 3in 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.
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Comments
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- This lift gives access to the main floor levels, but not the accommodation and offices on the half-levels off the wings.
Outside Access (Café Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- 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 double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the bar.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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- Live music is performed on some evenings.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe/bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- 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.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the café/bar entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 69cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- 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 main meals and snacks, specialising in Tex Mex style.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilet is on the first floor, off the corridor to the right of the venue.
- Please see the guide for the main building for access information.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are on the first floor, in the corridor to the right of the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
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Comments
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- Painter Cutlery is available if requested in advance.