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Parkway Cinema

62-68 Eldon Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2JL

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Cinema Overview

  • Cinema Information View
    • View information on opening times.
    • The cinema has 2 screens in total.
    • There is 1 screen with designated seating for disabled visitors.
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are available.
    • Tickets are free for carers.
    • Visitors can use the Cinema Exhibitors Association Card at the cinema.
    • Films are rotated between screens to allow access.
    • Films cannot be audio described.
    • Some subtitled screenings are available.
    • Autism friendly screenings are not available.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • Assistance dogs are welcomed in the cinema screens.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, at the rear left of the screen 2.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, at the rear left of screen 2, and on the first floor.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, at the rear left of screen 2.
    • The female toilet facilities are located on the first floor, at the rear right of screen 1.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in Eldon Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Reception (Box Office)

  • The reception is located at the front of the cinema in Eldon Street, to the right of the entrance doors.
  • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cinema in Eldon Street.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Reception (Foyer)

  • The reception is located to the right after you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has mirrors.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Screen (2 - Ground Floor)

  • Access To View
    • The screen is located ahead and left from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the screen.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 144cm.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
    • This entrance gives access to Row T at the rear of the screen.
    • There is step-free level access as you enter the screen.
  • Screen Information View
    • The following rows have step-free level access: Rows A to T.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in the screen includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, before and after screenings.
  • Designated Seating View
    • The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
    • The designated seating area is located in the rear two rows on the left and right, and in the front row on the left and right .
    • The designated seating area is clearly marked .
    • There are 10 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • Companions sit next to you.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, at the rear left of screen 2.
    • The distance from the entrance is 28m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 260cm (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 push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the right from the entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Screen (1 - First Floor)

  • Access To View
    • The screen is located on the first floor.
    • The most accessible route to the screen has steps, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the screen.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 140cm.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
    • This entrance gives access to Row C.
    • There is stepped access as you enter the screen.
    • There are 12 steps with handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are not easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
    • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Screen Information View
    • The following rows have step-free level access: Row C.
    • The following rows have stepped access: Rows A to B, and D to Q.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in the screen includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, before and after screenings.
  • Designated Seating View
    • Cinema safety policy is that guests must be able to enter unaided.