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The Movie House Glengormley

13 Glenwell Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, BT36 7RF

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Access Guide

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include 6 screens (2 VIP) and standard and accessible toilets.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a car park.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Mossley West.

Opening Times

  • Monday 15:00 - 21:30.
  • Tuesday 15:00 - 21:30.
  • Wednesday 15:00 - 21:30.
  • Thursday 15:00 - 21:30.
  • Friday 15:00 - 21:30.
  • Saturday 12:00 - 21:30.
  • Sunday 12:00 - 21:30.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 430cm (11ft 2in x 14ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played in the foyer.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Level Change (Screens 1 and 2)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to screens 1 and 2.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • This ramp overcomes the steps detailed in the screens 2, 4 and 5 level change.

Level Change (Screen 3)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the screen entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located beyond the screen entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Level Change (Screens 4,5 and 6)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the screens.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading to the screens, next to the ramp.
  • There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Cinema

  • The cinema has 6 screens.
  • All screens have not got level access.
  • Screen(s) 6 has(have) level access.
  • Screen(s) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 has(have) access by slope.
  • Screen(s) 2, 3, 4 and 5 has(have) access by steps.
  • Seating and additional access information View
    • Films are mainly mainstream.
    • Films are rotated to allow access to all films.
    • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • Designated spaces are situated at the front and in the middle of the cinema.
    • Wheelchairs may be left with you.
    • A companion may sit near you.
    • Companions sit next to you.
    • It is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
    • It is 56m (61yd 9in) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
    • This venue does not have audio description.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Subtitles are not available.
    • Concessions are available.
    • Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
    • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
  • Comments View
    • The screen 1 designated seating is in row A, seats 3 and 14.
    • The accessible toilet is 42m from this seating area.
    • The screen 2 designated seating is in row A, seats 5-6 and 13-14.
    • The accessible toilet is 56m from this seating area.
    • The screen 3 designated seating is in row 6, seats 1 and 2.
    • The accessible toilet is 37m from this seating area.
    • The screen 4 designated seating is in row 7, seat 1.
    • The accessible toilet is 21m from this seating area.
    • The screen 5 designated seating is in row 4, seat 1.
    • The accessible toilet is 21m from this seating area.
    • The screen 6 designated seating is in row 4, seat 1.
    • The accessible toilet is 46m from this seating area.

Standard Toilet(s)

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 230cm (4ft 5in x 7ft 7in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
    • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.