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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an art gallery with information point, cafe and box office facilities for the Town Hall Theatre.
• Related link Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre.
• Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/hartlepool-borough-council/hartlepool-town-hall-theatre

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Hartlepool.

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COVID-19 Information

• There are external queuing points.
• The external queuing points are clearly marked/signed.
• There are queuing points internally for the cafe.
• There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are wall mounted.
• There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
• There is a one-way system throughout.
• The one-way system is clearly marked/signed.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• There are protective clear screens located at tills/counters.
• Toilets are available.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Transport Interchange Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Lynn Street.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Tower Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The parking bays on Tower Street are marked for width only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 121cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 104cm (3ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • The original doors to the church are permanently held open.
  • At the narrowest the doorway is 130cm wide.
  • There is currently construction work taking place around the gallery, so some details may change as the work progresses.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the gallery.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is available.
• The availability of Braille signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located at the rear of the building.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 43cm (1ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are 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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Accessible Toilet (Standard Male Toilets)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the standard male toilets.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • There is a unisex accessible toilet available within the gallery.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 174cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 9in).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • 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 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 good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Accessible Toilet (Unisex)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side of the gallery, towards the centre of the gallery.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 201cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 123cm (4ft).
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main gallery, on the left hand side of the gallery.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main gallery, on the left hand side of the gallery.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The male standard toilet contains a urinal and sink.
  • There is an accessible toilet within the standard male toilets.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas outside the buiding.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• Home visits / services are not available.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wheel chair available to borrow.