Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Central Station.
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.
Outside Access (Eglinton Court)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the viewing platform, bar and toilets.
Outside Access (Eglinton Street)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Eglinton Street)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- Once inside the venue there are 4 medium, well marked steps with handrails both sides to access the upper level of the foyer.
Reception
- 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 not level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- Access between the Eglington Court entrance and the viewing platform is via a moderate ramp 170 cm in width.
- The bar area is not well lit.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG - G - 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are 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.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are the balcony seating area.
Lift
- There is not a lift for public use.
Theatre
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 10m (32ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the bar area.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 a hand dryer.
- 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 is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- There are other standard toilets located throughout the venue.
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 on the main dance floor.
- The female toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not 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 at the rear of the bar area.
- The male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) 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.
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Comments
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- There are other standard toilets located throughout the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.