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Introduction

• Related link Park Wood - Student Hub (Kent Union).
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/park-wood-student-hub-kent-union

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• Comments View
  • Woody's bar and restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Park Wood Student Hub.
  • It is operated by the Kent Student Union.
  • Food and drink from Woody's may be taken upstairs into the social space and its roof terrace.
  • There is level access to these areas by the lift in the foyer of the Hub.
  • The lift also gives access to the additional accessible toilets and standard toilets.
  • Please see the guide to the Hub for details of these areas.

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Opening Times (Co-op, Woody's, Social Space)

• Monday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 00:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 00:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 00:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is in the Park Wood accommodation area, north west of the central campus.
    This is about 1.5 miles north of Canterbury City Centre.
    Road access is using the un named road off Park Wood Road.
    Because of the one-way system, the turning opposite the sports centre is the most convenient route.
    The building can also be reached using the footpath and cycle route from the central campus.
  • The nearest car park is the Park Wood Courts car park, in front of the Park Wood Administration building.
    This is the turning just to the right before the Hub on the one way system.
    Blue Badge holders and University Pink/ Blue permit holders may use this car park.
• By Bus View
  • There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
    The nearest bus stop is on the Park Wood access road.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
    This is on the line from London to Kent, including Ashford International.
    There is step-free access into the station building.
    There is step-free access to both platforms by lift.
    Staff are available to assist with portable ramps between the platform and the train.
    There are buses linking the city centre with the University campus, with stops about 5 minutes away from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • The University parking map shows the location of the car parks on campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Stagecoach Unibus website shows the route maps and details of the timetable and pricing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail website describes the access and facilities at Canterbury West Station and has links to live departure and arrival information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Central Visitor Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Shared Section (Useful Information)

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Park Wood Courts car park.
  • The car park is located off the access road, to the right as you approach the Hub on the one way system.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Park Wood Courts Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off the Park Wood accommodation access road, to the right as you approach the Hub and administration building on the one way system.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Park Wood Student Hub, Park Wood Administration, launderette, Lypeatt Court accommodation.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 480cm (14ft 9in x 15ft 9in).
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• 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 car park to the Park Wood Hub.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Park Wood Hub entrance.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bay is to the right of the Park Wood administration building and the shop unit.
  • A university pink or blue permit is required to park in the standard bays.

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Level Change (Approach from Car Park or Access Road)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located from the car park and forecourt of the Park Wood Administration building to the right as you face the Hub.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located from the access road up to the forecourt of the Hub.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Co-op Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the paved area to the side of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical entrances in this location, which both open into the entrance foyer.
  • These entrances are open 08.00 - 00.00 Monday to Friday and 09.00 - 00.00 at weekends.
  • Outside of these times, the card access entrance can be used to access the building 24 hours a day.

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Outside Access (Woody's Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located facing the Woody's dining terrace.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).

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Entrance (Woody's)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Hub foyer, as you enter through the automatic or manual doors.
  • There is step free access 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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Counter (Bar Counter)

• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
• The bar is located to the left as you enter the bar.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Woody's entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is 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 modern diner and 'street' food.

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• Comments View
  • The seating round the edge of the room is either in booths, raised up by one medium step, or has higher level tables and bench seats.

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Outside Terrace

• The outside terrace is located at the rear of the Hub, facing the footpath from central campus.
• In good weather, there may be direct access to the terrace from the sliding-folding doors in Woody's.
• There is a very short (about 10cm), steep slope at the threshold of these doors.
• The doors can be bypassed using the Hub foyer and main entrance to access the terrace.
• The terrace has a level paved surface and some artificial grass.
• There is a mixture of bar-height and standard height tables and stools or bench seats.
• The seating is very heavy.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Woody's entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet area off the rear of the bar.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 160cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not 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 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a larger accessible toilet on the first floor of the Hub, accessed by lift from the Hub foyer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the toilet area at the rear of the bar.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 15m from the Woody's entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • There are shared standard toilets, including one ambulant cubicle, on the first floor of the Hub, near to the social space.
    
  • There is level access to these toilets by lift from the foyer.