Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Bradford.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Bradford Interchange.
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
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Comments
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- Blue Badge parking is available by prior arrangement. Please phone 01274 840274 for details.
Outside Access (Exchange Square)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is sloped access into the square.
- The main doors are revolving. The details given above refer to the doors either side of the revolving doors.
Reception
- The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are fixed hearing loops at reception, the enquiries desk and some courts.
- There are portable loops available for the courts which do not have fixed loops.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Restaurant)
- 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.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the jury box.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located opposite reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 187cm x 133cm (6ft 2in x 4ft 4in).
- 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 lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located off the main foyer.
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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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 246cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 1in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- 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 a mirror.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- 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 walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- There are baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet.
- Accessible and standard toilets are also available on the 2nd floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located off the main foyer.
- The female toilets are 27m (30yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located off the main foyer.
- The male toilets are 28m (31yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- Adapted and standard toilets are also available on the 2nd floor.
Additional Info
- 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 not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
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Comments
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- There are 8 crown and 2 county courts within this centre.