Access Guide
Introduction
- The Gallery Café is located in 311 Regent Street which is part of the 309 Regent Street Building.
- Related link 309 Regent Street.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/309-regent-street
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the Regent Street campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Euston.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Oxford Circus.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in Great Portland Street.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located outside 307 Regent Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in) wide.
-
Comments
View
- This entrance also provides the accessible entrance for 309 Regent Street.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Level Change (Entrance Stairs)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of you on entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
-
Comments
View
- The handrails are on the left of the stairs and in the centre.
Lift (Entrance Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the stairs as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 132cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Outside Access (Gallery Cafe External Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in front of the Gallery Cafe.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Gallery Cafe External Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Entrance (Internal Entrance)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located off the foyer area.
- This entrance gives access to Gallery Café.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
Outside Access (Gallery Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the right of the building main entrance foyer.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- 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 a lowered section at the service counter.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 2m (6ft 7in) from the gallery entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are wall 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 hot and cold snacks.
Lift (Gallery)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located leading to the gallery to the right of the foyer area on the upper ground floor.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the 311 Regent Street Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 143cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does 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 good.
-
Comments
View
- The lift bypasses the steps located in the main foyer of 309 Regent Street.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest toilets are located within the main building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest toilets are located within the main building.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.