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Canons Cafe

Whitchurch Lane, Canons Park, Middlesex, HA8 6RW

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Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Harrow & Wealdstone.
  • The nearest underground station is Canons Park.

Opening Times

  • Monday 06:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 06:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 06:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 06:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 06:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 07:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday 08:30 - 16:00.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 210cm x 620cm (6ft 10in x 20ft 4in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located in Whitchurch Lane.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 210cm x 530cm (6ft 10in x 17ft 4in).
    • Standard marked parking bays are located in Whitchurch Lane.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • The parking is pay and display.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue on Whitchurch Lane.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located beyond the seating area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 132cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter, but it was obstructed at the time of the survey.
    • The height of the lowered section is 93cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 115cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus types include: menu boards.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups and easy grip cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located outside the venue at the main entrance.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free access via a slope to this area.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (82.021ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue, past the counter.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
    • This is not by lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7.5in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 190cm (4ft 9.09in x 6ft 2.8in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 1.59in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is push.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
    • 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 47cm (1ft 6.5in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11.24in) .
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 70cm (2ft 3.56in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 89cm (2ft 11.04in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
    • There is a manual door with a high contrast before the toilet door.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.