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Dolche Vita

University of Kent, Keynes College, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NP

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Access Guide

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Introduction

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45 - 19:30.
  • Tuesday 07:45 - 19:30.
  • Wednesday 07:45 - 19:30.
  • Thursday 07:45 - 19:30.
  • Friday 07:45 - 19:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The building is part of the Cornwallis complex of buildings in the centre of the Canterbury Campus.
      This is about 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
      The building has its entrance facing the Cornwallis Blue Badge parking, which is off Darwin Road.
    • The building shares a car park for Blue Badge holders only.
      This is located off Darwin Road, behind Cornwallis East.
      The nearest car park for other users is the Central Visitor Car Park, to the west of the Cornwallis complex and the Gulbenkian/ Colyer-Fergusson Buildings.
      This is reached using Library Road off Giles Lane.
  • By Bus View
    • There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
      The nearest bus stops are on Giles Lane or Darwin Road.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
      This is on the line from London to Kent, including Ashford International.
      There is step-free access into the station building.
      There is step-free access to both platforms by lift.
      Staff are available to assist with portable ramps between the platform and the train.
      There are buses linking the city centre with the University campus, with stops about 5 minutes away from the station.
  • Useful Links View
  • AccessAble Related Links View

Shared Section (Useful Information)

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Rothford Car Park.
    • The car park is located to the front of Keynes College.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Keynes Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off University Road.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Keynes College, Kent Hospitality (Tanglewood), Oaks study centre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 460cm x 470cm (15ft 1in x 15ft 5in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Keynes building.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Keynes College main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • University Pink Zone permits are required for all bays other than the Blue Badge bays.
    • There is a slight slope with a flush kerb between the Blue Badge parking bays and the footpath towards the Keynes College main entrance (photographs 5 and 6).
    • Photographs 7 and 8 show the dropped kerb, without tactile paving between the general car park area and the approach to the main entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
  • Comments View
    • Although there is not a second set of doors, there is an open gap beyond the entrance 160cm wide.

Outside Access (Patio Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
  • Comments View
    • Although there is not a second set of doors, there is an open gap after the entrance with a width of 160cm.

Entrance (Block M)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located opposite the K-Bar within Block M.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the restaurant.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is additional outside seating with fixed and non fixed chairs and tables.
    • This seating can be accessed through either the main or patio entrance.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the restaurant.
    • The restaurant is located within Block M.
    • There is step-free access to the restaurant.
    • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables can be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a buffet counter and table service (on request only).
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; online menus, written wall menus and handheld menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
    • There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 95cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and wood.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 47cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 74cm.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
    • There are also coffee tables, long tables and armchairs.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within Block X.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within Block H.