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The Wessex Restaurant - Wylye Building

Wiltshire College, Salisbury Campus, Southampton Road, Salisbury, SP1 2LW

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The Wessex Restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the Avon Building on the Salisbury complex.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 21:00.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 21:00.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 21:00.
  • Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
  • This venue is situated in the Salisbury campus.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Salisbury.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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 St Mary's Car Park.
    • The car park is located to the right of the craft centre.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Churchill Garden.
    • The car park is located along Southampton Road.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located in front of block B and C.

Site/Campus Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the Craft Centre.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Craft Centre, Wylye Building and the Avon Building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 527cm (12ft 2in x 17ft 3in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • 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 Craft Centre.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Craft Centre.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Craft Centre main entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance - Block B)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in).

Outside Access (Block C)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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 permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Lift (Lower Floors)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the right as you enter Block B.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1,2,3.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 133cm x 98cm (4ft 4in x 3ft 3in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does not 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 low to moderate.

Lift (Top Floors)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the right as you enter Block B.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-3-4.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 130cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not 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 lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does not 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 moderate to good.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
    • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the main corridor.
    • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • Upon exit the lift entrance turn left and proceed along the corridor.
    • There are a set of double doors that open towards you (pull) and have an opening width of 146cm.
    • Proceed along the corridor a further 4m to the level change.
    • Proceed along the corridor for 40m to a further set of double doors that open away from you (push) and have an opening width of 148cm.
    • Beyond these doors is the entrance to the Wessex Restaurant on the left.

Entrance (Wessex Restaurant)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the 4th floor of the Avon Building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
    • There are two sets of manual, heavy, double doors between the main corridor and this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).

Eating and Drinking (Wessex Restaurant)

  • The following information is for the restaurant.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Wessex Restaurant entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 74cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are hand held 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 varied hot and cold meals.

Wessex Restaurant - Kitchen

  • There are a set of heavy double doors that open away from you (push) to access the kitchen.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There are stainless steel work tops at a height of 89cm.
  • The kitchen floor is non-slip vinyl.
  • The lighting in the kitchen is good.
  • There is adequate room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre around the kitchen.
  • The kitchen area is used by students.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • Please see the Block B Detailed Access Guide for the nearest accessible toilet facilities.

Standard Toilet(s)