Access Guide
Access To
- The Whitelands Canteen is located on the ground floor, to the rear-right of Parkstead House, opposite the William Morris Lecture Theatre, next to Stair C.
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- The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, doors permanently held open and shiny flooring.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Whitelands Canteen.
- There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 175cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 14:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 14:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 14:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 14:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 14:00.
Eating and Drinking
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are wall-mounted and 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: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the right after the entrance to the Canteen.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is an outdoor seating area available with picnic benches.
- Access to the outdoor seating area is via a manual single door.