Access Guide
Introduction
- The Gloucester Room Restaurant is located on level 2 of the main building.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30 - 10:45.
- Monday 12:00 - 13:45.
- Monday 18:00 - 19:30.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 13:45.
- Tuesday 18:00 - 19:30.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 10:45.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 13:45.
- Wednesday 18:00 - 19:30.
- Thursday 07:30 - 10:45.
- Thursday 12:00 - 13:45.
- Thursday 18:00 - 19:30.
- Friday 07:30 - 10:45.
- Friday 12:00 - 13:45.
- Friday 18:00 - 19:30.
- Saturday 07:30 - 10:45.
- Saturday 12:00 - 13:45.
- Saturday 18:00 - 19:30.
- Sunday 07:30 - 10:45.
- Sunday 12:00 - 13:45.
- Sunday 18:00 - 19:30.
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Comments
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- The opening times refer to the kitchen only.
- The seating areas and vending machines can be accessed 24 hours per day.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 420cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the main building.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 148cm x 270cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (Restaurant Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on level 2 of the main building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Outside Access (External Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, to the right of the Bulstrode Entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
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Comments
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- There is a picnic bench seating area outside this entrance.
Level Change (External Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the restaurant.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is tiles and laminate.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- 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 counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 12m (13yd 4in) from the restaurant entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm (2ft).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- 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 not clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- Some vending machine controls are higher than 120cm.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 2 of the main building, outside the Cardio-Respiratory Unit.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are located on level 2 of the main building, opposite the chapel.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in different languages.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.