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Disabled Access Guide for The Beach Cafe
West Wittering Estate
Pound Lane
West Wittering
West Sussex
PO20 8AJ
Tel: 01243 514848
Email: office@westwitteringbeach.co.uk
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Introduction
Related link West Wittering Beach.
The Beach Cafe is located within the West Wittering Beach Estate.
Opening Times (Summer)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Opening Times (Winter)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
This venue is situated in West Wittering.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chichester.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is just past the Estates Office.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.5m (11ft 5in x 14ft 9in).
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The car park runs along the length of the beach, but the designated bays are all just past the Estates Office.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance step.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the threshold.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp does not overcome the step.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Restaurant / Bar
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 not a lowered section at the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 7m (22ft 11in) from the cafe entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available on the wall only.
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.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is located in the toilet block opposite the cafe.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the cafe or the Estate Office.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 122cm (4ft ) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 83cm (2ft 8in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are also adapted toilets available in the 2 other toilet blocks located within the West Wittering Beach Estate.
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the toilet entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the cafe.
The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the standard female toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 81cm (2ft 7in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
One of the standard toilets has grabrails fitted.
Standard toilets are also available in the 3 toilet blocks throughout the West Wittering Beach Estate.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
