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Disabled Access Guide for Parc′s Restaurant
Peterborough Regional College
Park Crescent
Peterborough
Cambs
PE1 4DZ
Tel: 01733 762189
Fax: 01733 767986
Email: info@peterborough.ac.uk
Web: http://www.peterborough.ac.uk
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Introduction
Related link Main Building.
Related link Hospitality and Catering.
Parc's Restaurant is located to the left of the Main Building Alexandra Foyer entrance as you face the building. It can also be accessed internally from the Hospitality and Catering area.
The restaurant is open to the public, and is used to give catering students real world experience of preparing and serving food in a restaurant environment.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 - 13:15 |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 13:15 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 13:15 |
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 19:15 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 13:15 |
| Thursday | 18:00 - 19:15 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 13:15 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Peterborough.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Peterborough.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 5.5m (11ft 9in x 18ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 13m (14yd) from the Customers 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.
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.
There is a short stay (max 3 hours) car park directly behind this designated bay, which is for Parc's Restaurant customers.
There are also a further 3 designated bays located outside the Alexandra Foyer entrance.
Outside Access (Customer Entrance)
There is not 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 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 154cm (5ft ) wide.
Level Change (Customer Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The ramp has handrails both sides.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the customer entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the restaurant.
Full table service is available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The nearest table is 15m (16yd) from the customer entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is main meals.
Menus can be made available in large print on request.
Photograph 2 shows the lowered section of the bar. The bar area is located between the entrance and the restaurant.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the customer entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the left hand side as you enter the building.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 195cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 4in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible 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 accessible 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 122cm (4ft ) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
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 accessible 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 medium.
Baby Change Facilities
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 10in).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the left hand side as you enter the building.
The unisex toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the customers entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The photograph shows the short stay car park close to the Parc's Restaurant entrance.
