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Keynes Cafe and Kitchen

University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NP

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Access To

  • Keynes Cafe and Kitchen is within Keynes College building.
  • There is a step-free level entrance from Keynes College building via manual double doors which are permanently held open. There is a step-free level external entrance via push pad operated automatic double doors. There is a step-free level external entrance via push pad operated automatic double to an outside seating area.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to access Keynes Cafe and Kitchen from the Keynes College building.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Entrance (External)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • 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, however one door is locked.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, online and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose 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 service counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 96cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.