Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Charing Cross.
- The nearest underground station is St Georges Cross.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
-
Public Car Parks
View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
-
On Street Blue Badge Parking
View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 265cm x 700cm (8ft 8in x 22ft 12in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Glenfarg Street.
-
On Street Standard Parking
View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located surrounding the building.
-
Drop-off Point
View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 15:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Clarendon Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
-
Second set of doors
View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
-
Comments
View
- The initial step does not offer a handrail.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Clarendon Street, at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
-
Comments
View
- This door must be opened from inside using a push bar.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 124cm (4ft 1in).
Outside Access (Main Hall Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Glenfarg Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
-
Second set of doors
View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).
Level Change (Main Hall Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Outside Access (Hall Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
-
Comments
View
- These doors must be opened from inside using a push bar.
Level Change (Hall Side Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 medium.
Inside Access
- There is not 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 not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading between reception and the main hall.
- There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
-
Comments
View
- There are further steps to the stages and 1st floor gallery which do not offer any lifts.
Lift (Stair Lift (Main Hall))
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the steps to the lower level main hall.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
-
Comments
View
- The Main Hall Entrance or Side Hall Entrance can be used to bypass these steps if required.
Other Floors
-
Steps
View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
-
Other
View
- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further halls and the standard toilets.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
-
Location and Access
View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main hall entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located adjacent to the main hall.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
-
Features and Dimensions
View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 306cm x 150cm (10ft x 4ft 11in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 coat hook(s).
-
Position of Fixtures
View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 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 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).
-
Colour Contrast and Lighting
View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
-
Baby Change Facilities
View
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
-
Comments
View
- The accessible toilet also has level access from the main entrance and reception via the stair lift.
Standard Toilet(s)
-
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
-
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the basement level.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
-
Comments
View
- There are further standard toilets on the upper floors.
- There is 1 medium step to the urinals in the upstairs toilet.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.