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Disabled Access Guide for Food Store/Picton Room - Penrhyn Road Campus
Penrhyn Road Campus
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2EE
Tel: 020 8547 2000
Fax: 020 8547 2011
Email: admissions-info@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk
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Introduction
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kingston.
The Food Store and the Picton Room are located on the ground floor of the Main Building at Penrhyn Road Campus.
Parking (Penrhyn Road Campus)
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 5.7m (11ft 1in x 18ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Outside Access (Picton Room Entrance)
There is 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 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
This entrance is located on the left hand side of the corridor after the reception area of the main building.
Outside Access (Food Store Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
This entrance is located off the main building reception next to Staircase C.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
The photograph shows the Picton Room.
Restaurant / Bar (Picton Room)
The following information is for the cafe.
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.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Picton Room entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available on the wall only.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Restaurant / Bar (Food Store)
The following information is for the refectory.
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.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 104cm (3ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available on the wall 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
There are also some coffee-style tables and chairs available in this area.
Adapted Toilet (Main Building)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located opposite the Picton Room entrance.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 130cm x 220cm (4ft 3in x 7ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet (Main Building)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located opposite the Picton Room entrance.
The female toilets are 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located opposite the Picton Room entrance.
The male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
