Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Glasgow.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Queen Street.
COVID-19 Information
- Venue is closed due to current circumstances.
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
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 not available.
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Comments
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- The convenient dropoff point is located directly in front of the venue.
Outside Access (Candleriggs)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in) wide.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium 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.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G to 5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not 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 adjacent to the foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G to 5.
- 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 140cm x 240cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
- 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.
Theatre (Old Fruitmarket)
- There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- A deposit is required for the sound enhancement system.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair,box office.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Theatre
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
- Companions sit beside the wheelchair user.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- A deposit is required for the sound enhancement system.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair,box office.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Bazar)
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are not clearly written.
- Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is drinks and snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 adjacent to the Old Fruit halls.
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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 by sliding.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 170cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 poor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
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 adjacent to the old Fruit halls.
- The female toilets are 22m (24yd) 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 adjacent to the Old Fruit-halls.
- The male toilets are 22m (24yd) 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.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Plastic cups are not available.
- Plastic cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.