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Disabled Access Guide for Dylan′s Bar
Poole House, Talbot Campus
Bournemouth University
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Tel: 01202 965765
Fax: 01202 535990
Email: dylansbars@bmth.ac.uk
Web: http://www.subu.org.uk/dylansbar
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Talbot Campus.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bournemouth.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Dylan's Bar is loctated on the 1st floor of Poole House, to the right as you enter the main entrance.
Parking (Visitors 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 at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4m (11ft 9in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 54m (59yd) 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/non stepped access from the car park to 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.
This car park is for visitors only and is pay and display, unless a space has been requested by a university department.
On the far side of this car park, there is a separate area for university staff based offsite visiting the campus.
Access from the car park is via a 104cm wide gate, which opens automatically via push pad, as shown in photograph 2.
This gate is usually kept open.
For more details of parking at the university, please see the University website parking pages.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down from Fern Barrow.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading down from Fern Barrow.
There are 10 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps and has handrails on both sides
There is also a moderate ramp directly in front of the entrance.
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 184cm (6ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the corridor leading to the Car Park entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 34m (37yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.97m x 1.3m (3ft 2in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Students' Union offices are located on the 2nd floor.
Outside Access (Dylan's Bar Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Dylans Bar Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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 bar.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the bar.
The bar does not serve food.
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.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 10m (11yd) from the Dylan Bar entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 101cm (3ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available on the wall only.
Menus are 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 main meals and snacks.
There arc also coffee style tables and sofas available in the bar.
Level Change
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the raised area.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
There is another raised area, accessed by 1 deep step.
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 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located along the corridor beside the Refectory, which leads from the permit holders car park entrance.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 120cm x 260cm (3ft 11in x 8ft 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 79cm (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.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not 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 mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 in the corridor leading from the car park entrance.
The female and male toilets are 47m (51yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
