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Attenborough Café

Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7HB

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Access To

  • The Attenborough Café is located to your left on entering the Attenborough Arts Centre.
  • View information on Attenborough Arts Centre (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Attenborough Café.
  • There are no doors to enter Attenborough Café, it has open plan access.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and available on a board.
    • 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 payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located at the rear of the Café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 76cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas, stools and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.