Access Guide
Access To
- The Café is located on the ground floor of the Manchester Aquatics Centre.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access the Café.
- There is open access to the Café.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
- The counter has a television which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.