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The Place - University Place

The University of Manchester , Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Access To

  • The Place is located on the Ground Floor of University Place.
    The most accessible way to enter is via the accessible entrance to University Place and then go to the left within the lobby area and you will find The Place.
  • View information on University Place (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into The Place.
  • The width of the opening is 206cm.
  • The entrance is an open space.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The Place is located on the Ground Floor.
    • This area has a touchscreen ordering service, a self service counter, designated seating, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located next to the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 101cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 140cm to 157cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a medium 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 the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
    • The heights of the highest and lowest parts of the coffee machine touchscreen are 142cm and 132cm.
      The door to the outdoor seating is a single manual door which is permanently open. The width is 100cm. The contrast is low.
      The outdoor seating has armrests. The indoor seating does not have armrests.