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Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement- Main Entrance and Planet Pavilion

The University of Manchester, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the main entrance to the site is step-free and level.
  • There are bollards on the approach to the main entrance from the Blue Badge bays closest to the main entrance.
  • There are automatic doors available at the Planet Pavilion entrance and permanently open gates at the main entrance.
  • The Planet Pavilion entrance is signed as Café and Shop entrance. There are no signs at the ticket booths main entrance.
  • The site is exited via the Planet Pavilion which has step-free level access.
    The Planet Pavilion entrance from the car park gives access to the gift shop on the ground floor.
    The ticket booth main entrance gives step-free level access to the grounds and pavilions on the Jodrell Bank site.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the Planet Pavilion, Shop and Café.
    There are step-free level circulation pathways throughout the site.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas along the circulation pathways around the site with benches and picnic tables.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the site.
  • There is a play area to the rear of the First Light Pavilion.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right of the Gift Shop and Planet Pavilion entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Toilets with adaptations are also available at the First Light, Star and Space Pavilions.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right of the Gift Shop and Planet Pavilion entrance.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the First Light, Space and Star Pavilions.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations to the right of the Planet Pavilion-Gift Shop entrance.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the front of the Centre for Engagement - Planet Pavilion.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 462cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from the main entrance and ticket booths.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance To The Site)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the car park.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • It is not necessary to go through the main entrance if visiting the Café or the Gift Shop. There is a separate entrance accessable directly from the car park, to the right of the main entrance.

Reception (Ticket Booths)

  • The reception is located to the left of the car park.
  • The distance from the car park is 12m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Entrance (Planet Pavilion - Gift Shop - Planet Café)

  • This entrance is located to the front of the Planet Pavilion.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 202cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Exit (from the site via the Planet Pavilion)

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single automatic door at this exit.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • The exit from the site gives access to the gift shop and café in the Planet Pavilion.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking (Planet Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Planet Café is located within the Planet Pavilion to the right of the Planet Pavilion entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • Service View
    • 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: vegetarian.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right of the café entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 85cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 62cm.
    • The height of the tray rail is 85cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Planet Café - Outdoor Seating Area)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of Planet Café.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the Planet Pavilion - Gift Shop entrance.
    • The distance from the Planet Pavilion - Gift Shop entrance is 11m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 208cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 119cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.