Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Birmingham.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Five Ways.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:30 - 12:00.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00.
- Thursday 09:30 - 12:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 02:30.
- Saturday 09:30 - 02:30.
- Sunday 09:30 - 12:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Fiveways car park.
- The car park is located off Bishopsgate Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Cinema customers can park in the Fiveways public car park for 3 hours free of charge.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the paved surface in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception (Tickets)
- The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception desk is medium.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in some parts of the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Screens 1-4)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in a corridor leading to the ground floor screens.
- There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Lift (Screens 1-4)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the steps.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 40m (44yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 89cm x 130cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
Other Floors
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are G-1.
- The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
- The head and foot of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting level is low.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the lobby.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 20m (22yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 140cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Cinema
- The cinema has 12 screens.
- All screens have not got level access.
- Screen(s) 1-12 has(have) access by lift.
- Screen(s) 1-12 has(have) access by slope.
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Seating and additional access information
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- Films are mainly mainstream.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated spaces are situated at the front of the cinema.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- It is 30m (33yd) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
- It is 35m (38yd) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
- This venue does have audio description.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is a headset.
- A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
- Subtitles are available.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Level Change (Screens 1-12)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the designated seating areas.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Restaurant Bar Internal (Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is available from the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the service counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The type of food served here is crisps, nuts and popcorn.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the platform lift.
- The accessible toilet is located on the lower section of the ground floor, next to screens 1 and 2.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- There is an identical cubicle in the female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency 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 not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in) high.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The lateral transfer space is on the right in the female cubicle.
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in all the accessible toilet cubicles.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located in a cubicle in the male standard toilet, next to screen 11.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- There is an identical cubicle in the female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 160cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- 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.
- The emergency 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 coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the lower section of the ground floor.
- The female and male toilets are 57m (62yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Level access is via the platform lift only.
- Additional standard toilets with step free access are located on the first floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
- Drinking straws are available on request.