Access Guide
Opening Times
- Opening times vary according to screening times.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is March.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 650cm (13ft 1in x 21ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrancce.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 80m (87yd 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the venue.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 206cm (6ft 9in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 196cm (6ft 5in).
Outside Access (The Green Room Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in).
Counter (Box Office / Refreshments)
- The counter is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is a touchscreen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system is not available only on request.
- Lighting levels are low.
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Comments
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- The counter is 102cm high.
- The counter sells cinema tickets and refreshments.
- Items sold include hot and cold snacks.
- A wall menu that is written in contrasting colours is available.
- The counter is brightly lit from underneath.
- The touch screens are set back 30-40cm on the counter.
Eating and Drinking (The Green Room)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located to the right as you enter.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Green Room entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 69cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- 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 snacks.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- 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 low.
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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 foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are low.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right after you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Cinema (All Screens)
- The cinema has 8 screens.
- All screens have not got level access.
- Screen(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 has(have) access by lift.
- Screen(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 has(have) access by slope.
- Screen(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 has(have) access by steps.
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Seating and additional access information
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- 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 at the back of the cinema.
- Wheelchairs may be left with you.
- A companion may sit near you.
- Companions sit next to, behind or in front of the patron.
- It is 23m (25yd 6in) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
- It is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
- This venue does have audio description.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Subtitles are available.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
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Comments
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- The ramp is located immediately beyond the screen entrances.
- The ramp is moderate and has handrails on both sides.
Level Change (First Floor Seating Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the first floor.
- 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).
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the first floor lift.
- This accessible toilet is located at the end of the first floor corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 350cm x 218cm (11ft 6in x 7ft 2in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 280cm (9ft 2in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin 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 high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar toilet located 15m from the main entrance opposite the Green Room.
- This toilet has a width of 170cm and depth of 280cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the end of the first floor corridor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 1.