Access Guide
Introduction
- The Refectory is located on the basement of the building, and also contains the Students' Union Office.
Opening Times
- Monday 12:00 - 14:30.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 14:30.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 14:30.
- Thursday 12:00 - 14:30.
- Friday 12:00 - 14:30.
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.
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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).
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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 (Main Refectory Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the basement floor.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Refectory Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located beyond the main refectory entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible Refectory Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the basement floor.
- There is not 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 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Refectory Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the refectory.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).
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.
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Comments
View
- The photograph shows the seating area at the far end of the Refectory, and the Students' Union Office.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the refectory.
- 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 service counter.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 12m (13yd) from the accessible refectory entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (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 meals and snacks.
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.