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Harrington Refectory

Harrington Building, University of Lancashire, 11 Victoria Street, Preston, PR1 7QS

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Access To

  • The accessible entrance to Harrington refectory is located to the left of the Harrington Building main entrance.
  • There is also step-free level approach access via the external Harrington and Greenbank shared entrance on Victoria Street.
  • The refectory has stepped internal access from the right hand corridor on level G when accessing the building from the main entrance .
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access Into Harrington Refectory.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Harrington Refectory

  • Service View
    • This area has a buffet counter, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus types include: menu boards.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The buffet counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located In the centre of the food serve area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 86cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the tray rail is 83cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • 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 is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.