Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 23:30.
- Saturday 10:00 - 23:30.
- Sunday 10:00 - 22:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Queen Street.
- The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Concert Square Car Park.
- The car park is located off Cowcaddens Road.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 700cm (8ft 2in x 22ft 12in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on West Nile Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 190cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Comments
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- The single automatic door is to the right after you enter (photographs 2 and 3).
- There is also a 95cm wide manual revolving beyond the first set of entrance doors (photograph 4).
- There are also similar sets of automatic double doors and a revolving door next to the entrances detailed above (photographs 5 and 6).
- There is a slight camber in the pavement in front of the entrance.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/01/2022.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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 play background music.
- Music is played throughout the building.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
Other Floors
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 154cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 1in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Eating and Drinking (Starbucks - Level 1)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café/bar is located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- A portable tablet menu is available.
Eating and Drinking (Bar - Level 1)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the first floor.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 35cm (1ft 2in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
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Comments
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- There are also refreshment counters on levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 before the cinema screens, as shown in photographs 9 and 10.
Eating and Drinking (VIP Suite - Level 6)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant is located on level 6, to the right from the lift.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is buffet style cuisine.
Cinema
- The cinema has 18 screens.
- All screens have not got level access.
- Screen(s) 1-18 has(have) access by lift.
- Screen(s) 1-18 has(have) access by slope.
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Seating and additional access information
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- Films are mainly mainstream.
- Films are rotated to allow access to all films.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated spaces are situated at the front and in the middle of the cinema.
- Wheelchairs may be left with you.
- A companion may sit near you.
- Companions sit beside you.
- It is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
- It is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
- This venue does have audio description.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- Subtitles are available.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
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Comments
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- 18 screens are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Concessions are not available.
- The view from the designated spaces is good.
- The cinema provides audio described and subtitled screenings in screen 12.
- The 4DX screen offers a motion, air, water and scent generating system built into seats which may not be suitable for everyone and has some restrictions.
- There are very slight slopes to access some screens, with some offering handrails on both sides.
- There are larger, luxury seats on the VIP level 6 screens.
- Steps leading to further searing are clearly marked, with handrails available in some screens.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Male)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on level 2, beyond the counters to the right from the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- The male toilet was surveyed, there is a similar accessible toilet within the standard female toilets.
- 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 222cm (5ft x 7ft 3in).
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 48cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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 external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There are further shared accessible toilets offering alternative transfer space on Level 1 to the rear of Starbucks and the bar (photographs 9 to 16), and near the screens on Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 (photographs 17 to 28) and VIP Level 6 (photographs 29 to 34).
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on Level 2, beyond the counters.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are similar toilets on all upper levels, although the level 1 toilets do not offer ambulant cubicles.
- There are slight slopes to access the male toilets on levels 4 and 5.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.