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Opening Times

Opening times do vary depending on performances.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Chester.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Chester Station.

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 NCP Chester Station West.
- The car park is located on Station Road.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- Chester City Train Station is across the road from this venue.

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 away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.

Comments View
- The doors are held open during events.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located at the front of the entrance.
There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Comments View
- The doors are opened by staff.

Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located at the front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played within the bar areas.
Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are low.

Eating and Drinking

The following information is for the bar.
The bar does not serve food.
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 3m (3yd 10in) from the bar entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic cups are available.
Drinking straws are available on request.

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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left towards the rear of the building.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 300cm (7ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
- 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 177cm (5ft 10in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are 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 the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are not mirrors.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can 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 fair.
- There is a high 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 medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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 towards the rear of the building.
- The female and male toilets are 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.