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St Gregory's Centre

Canterbury Christ Church University, 8 St Gregory's Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NT

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is an uneven path enroute from the car park to reach St Gregory's Centre.
  • St Gregory's Centre has 1 entrance.
    The entrance has slight and steep ramps to access the building as well as 2 sets of automatic doors.
  • The entrance is not signed.
  • The main entrance leads directly into the main auditorium.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the ground floor.
    The first floor staff area can only be accessed via a staircase.
  • The is a steep 105cm ramp with handrails on either side to reach the front part of the stage.
    The ramp bypasses a single 14cm step to access the front part of the stage.
  • There are two 16cm steps to access the rear part of the stage.
  • The floor surfaces throughout the building are shiny.
  • There is seating in the auditorium and in the first floor staff areas.
  • There is limited signage in the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located next to the auditorium tiered seating.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilet areas.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located off the auditorium.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off North Holmes Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff permit holders only.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a steep ramp between the first and second set of doors at this entrance.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is a short steep ramp after the second set of doors.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

Theatre (Auditorium)

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Tickets can be booked online for events at St Gregory's Centre.
    • Concessions are available.
    • Captioned performances are not available.
    • Signed performances are not available.
    • Audio described performances are not available.
    • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are not available.
    • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
    • The following rows have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the first row of seating, row G at the front of the auditorium.
    • The following rows have stepped access: all rows of the tiered seating after the first row (rows H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T and U).
    • Additional level seating can be added at the front of the auditorium if necessary.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available includes: chairs without armrests and flip-down seats without armrests.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located off the auditorium.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Main Auditorium - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the toilet area off the auditorium.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • 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 170cm (width) x 210cm (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 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 105cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.