Access Guide
Access To (Event Suites)
- The Event Suites are located on the second floor of The Point, ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
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- The distance from the lift is 20m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
Hospitality
- The Event Suites are located on the second floor of The Point, ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access into the suite.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 183cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There is a bar in this area.
- The height of the counter is 118cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
- When the space is partitioned into 3 separate suites, they are known as the Ashes, Boundary and Century Suites.
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Viewing Area
View
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Spectator Seating Area (Stand E)
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Viewing Area
View
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
- There is a designated seating area.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
- Access to spectator seating is via the first floor of The Point.
- Seating in Rows 15-21 are reserved for hospitality guests.
- There is step free access to the back row of seating (Row 21).
- The majority of seating is accessed via steps.
Designated Viewing Area
- The designated viewing area surveyed is located at the back of Stand E, in Row 21.
- There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- The designated viewing area is clearly marked.
- There are 10+ designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
- There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).
- Step-free access to the designated viewing area is via the first floor of The Point.
- Please see the Detailed Access Guide for The Point for further information regarding access and facilities.