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Glasgow Science Centre - IMAX Cinema

Glasgow Science Centre, Pacific Quay, Plantation, Glasgow, G51 1EA

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Access Guide

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Cinema Overview

  • Cinema Information View
    • View information on opening times.
    • The cinema has 1 screen in total.
    • There is 1 screen with designated seating for disabled visitors.
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are available.
    • Tickets are free for carers.
    • Films cannot be audio described.
    • Some subtitled screenings are available.
    • Autism friendly screenings are not available.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the central seating rows.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • Ground floor, Levels 1 and 3 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • The designated safe space is located within the adjoining Glasgow Science Centre, off the ground floor walkway.
    • There is a British Sign Language interpreter on duty.
    • Assistance dogs are welcomed in the cinema screens.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: equality training, autism awareness.
  • Related Access Guides View

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear left of the ground floor, beyond the café .
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter, before the café.
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear left of the ground floor, beyond the café .
    • The female standard toilet facilities are located off the IMAX North Stairs between the ground floor and Level 1.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the male and female toilets.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • There are further toilets with adaptations, a Changing Places toilet facility and a family room within the adjoining Glasgow Science Centre building, please refer to the separate guide for details.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Pacific Quay.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 80m from the Glasgow Science Centre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 6 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Reception (IMAX Ticket Desk)

  • The reception is located on the left as you enter, before the slope to the second set of doors.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 81cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the link building, between the IMAX theatre and Glasgow Science Centre.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a slight slope down to the second set of doors.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: central seating rows in the IMAX cinema.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Eating and Drinking (Coffee Shop)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Coffee Shop is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board and digital.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
    • The counter has a television, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There are short steep slopes in the doorways to the outside seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables, adapted picnic tables and coffee tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is a further food and drink counter on Level 1.

Counter (Level 1)

  • The counter is located on Level 1, to the right from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 12m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 108cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
  • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left beyond the café counter .
  • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor, and Levels 1 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 97cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 128cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Ground Floor to Level 1)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter.
  • The ground floor and Level 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Stairs (IMAX South Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the rear left as you enter, beyond the café.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor, and Levels 1 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not 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 height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are similar 'IMAX North Stairs' located to the left as you enter, these have double manual doors to access the stairwell.

Screen (IMAX Theatre)

  • Access To View
    • The screen is located on Level 1, to the left or right from the lift.
    • The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the screen.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • There are a second set of double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The second doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 142cm.
    • The doors are permanently held open before and after screenings.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
    • This entrance gives access to the rear row of seating in the cinema.
    • There is step-free level access as you enter the screen.
  • Screen Information View
    • The following rows have step-free level access: the rear row on Level 1, and the front row on the ground floor.
    • The following rows have stepped access: the central tiered seating rows.
    • Seating available in the screen includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, before and after screenings.
  • Designated Seating View
    • The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
    • The designated seating area is located in the rear row on Level 1.
    • The designated seating area is clearly marked .
    • There are 6 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • Companions sit next to you and in front of you.
    • Companion seating available includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • There is step-free level access to the front row seating from the ground floor.

Room (Green Room - Events Space - Level 3)

  • The room is located on Level 3.
  • The distance from the lift is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear left of the ground floor, beyond the café.
    • The distance from the entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 65cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • 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 waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 125cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.