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Overview

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• About View
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is not a public car park nearby.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Dundee.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Seagate.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the main entrance.
  • The following areas have stepped access: upper seating rows.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the main stalls seating.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • The stalls and balcony levels can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • There is a British Sign Language interpreter on duty.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille (on request), large print (on request), Makaton (on request), different languages (on request), voice recognition (on request) and audio (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality and diversity training.
• Related Access Guides View
  • Dundee City Box Office is located in front of Caird Hall, to the left of City Square.
  • View information on Dundee City Box Office (opens new tab).

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located to the left as you enter, at the rear left of the building within Dressing Room 3 and off the main corridor on the balcony level.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter, and to the left from the lift on the balcony level.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located to the left as you enter.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located through to the rear left of the building.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations to the left as you enter.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Chrichton Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, to the right.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• There are 9 steps.
• There is a central handrail.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 12cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 80cm.
• The doors open towards you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 65cm.
• There is ramped and stepped access as you enter.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• There are level resting areas along the ramp.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• There are 10 steps as you enter.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Theatre (Stalls)

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• Theatre Information View
  • Advanced bookings are available.
  • Concessions are available.
  • Captioned performances are available.
  • Signed performances are available.
  • Audio described performances are available.
  • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are not available.
  • Sensory friendly performances are available.
  • There is an infrared assisted hearing system.
  • View information on access performances and provisions (opens new tab) .
• Auditorium View
  • The most accessible route to the auditorium has a slight slope.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • The most accessible route to a row of seating has step-free level access.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slope or ramp: the stalls in the main hall.
  • The following areas have stepped access: raised seating areas within the stalls.
  • The designated seating area is located to the left of the theatre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in the auditorium includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
  • Fixed seating in blocks of 3 can be removed to make space anywhere on the hall floor for wheelchair access. Please contact Caird Hall in advance to arrange this.

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Theatre (Balcony)

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• Theatre Information View
  • Advanced bookings are available.
  • Concessions are available.
  • Captioned performances are available.
  • Signed performances are available.
  • Audio described performances are available.
  • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are not available.
  • Sensory friendly performances are available.
  • There is an infrared assisted hearing system.
  • View information on access performances and provisions (opens new tab) .
• Auditorium View
  • The most accessible route to the auditorium has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • The most accessible route to a row of seating has step-free level access.
  • The following areas have stepped access: upper and lower rows within the balcony area.
  • The designated seating area is located in the rear row surrounding the balcony.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in the auditorium includes: flip-down seats with armrests.

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Eating and Drinking (Maryatt Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bar is located to the left as you enter.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is open plan access.
• Order and Payment View
  • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The bar is located at the rear of the seating area.
  • There is step-free level access to the bar.
  • The height of the bar is 115cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the bar.
  • The height of the lowered section is 84cm.
  • The bar has windows, mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
• Service View
  • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menu types include: wall-mounted.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Eating and Drinking (Balcony Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The balcony bar is located on the balcony floor, to the left from the lift.
  • The most accessible route has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is open plan access.
• Order and Payment View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The bar is located at the rear of the designated bar area.
  • There is step-free level access to the bar.
  • The height of the bar is 116cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the bar.
  • The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
  • The bar has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The payment machine is portable.
• Service View
  • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menu types include: wall-mounted.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
• The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The stalls and balcony levels can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 650kg.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
• The stalls and balcony levels can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are similar stairs at either side of the building.

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Changing Places (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 55m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 350cm (width) x 300cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 165cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 101cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 201cm (width) x 325cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 102cm and 142cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 75cm.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Balcony Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, off the main corridor.
  • The distance from the lift is 70m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a standard lift.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 101cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dressing Room 3 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear left of the building, within Dressing Room 3.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 130m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 158cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.