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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Birmingham.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is New Street.
• The venue is in a shopping mall.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • In 2022 the parking charges range from £3.50 for one hour to £20.00 for 24 hours.
  • The car park is located on Bromsgrove Street.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 480cm (12ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 205cm (6ft 9in).
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  • The vehicular entrance to the Car Park is on Bromsgrove Street.
    
  • There are also 6 parent/child bays.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The minimum width between the bollards at the entrance to the Centre is 143cm.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right as you enter from the car park.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 123cm x 128cm (4ft x 4ft 2in).
• 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Outside Access (Cathay Street Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Pershore Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 600cm (19ft 8in).

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Level Change (Cathay Street Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the paving area in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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  • The gradient of the slope on the paving area in front of the entrance is variable from slight to steep.

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Other Floors (Cathay Street Entrance)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Outside Access (Ladywell Way Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Ladywell Walk.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The gap between the bollards is 115 cm.

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Outside Access (Hurst Walk Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Hurst Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The width of the door opening is 445cm (14ft 7in).

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  • The width between the bollards is 150cm.

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Level Change (Hurst Walk Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Theatre Walk Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Hurst Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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Level Change (Theatre Walk Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • The photographs show some of the varied undulations within the centre. In general, some slopes encountered are slight, but there are elements of a steep nature.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading from Ladywell Way entrance to concourse.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • There is not a handrail along the length of the ramp.

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Other Floors (Piazza)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are not available.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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 generally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.