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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Birmingham.
The venue is not 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 .

Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 22:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 22:00.
Friday 09:00 - 22:00.
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
Sunday Closed.

Comments View
- Saturday opening times may vary.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Snow Hill Multi Storey Car Park.
- The car park is located on Livery Street.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 480cm (6ft 7in x 15ft 9in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located opposite on Margaret Street.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located outside on Margaret Street.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on Margaret Street.
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 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is portable.
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.

Comments View
- There is a bell for assistance at the bottom of the steps.

Reception

The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low height.
Lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
Lighting levels are varied.

Comments View
- Two of the rooms have a fixed hearing loop.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-M-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Other View
- The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are the Coffee Lounge and rooms 14 & 16.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the main corridor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 83cm (2ft 9in).
The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 123cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 0in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lift controls do have Braille markings.
The lift controls do have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Restaurant Bar Internal (Coffee Lounge)

The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the cafe entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
Menus are hand held only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

Comments View
- The catering is generally brought to the room being hired.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located within the male toilet on the first floor corridor.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is not a unisex toilet.
- This is the male toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 202cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 8in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- 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 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- There is a similar female accessible toilet within the female standard toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor corridor.
- The female and male toilets are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- The photographs show the female and male toilets respectively.