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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a 7 screen cinema.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Hartlepool.

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Opening Times

• Opening times vary according to screening times.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front and side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 9 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 470cm (10ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the right of the venue.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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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 step-free 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 105cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 105cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• Comments View
  • Double width manual doors are available next to the automatic door, as shown in photographs 7 and 8.

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Counter (Tickets and Refreshments)

• The counter is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• There is not a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a self-service machine for pre-booked tickets in the main entrance foyer.
  • The height to the top of the screen is 142cm.
  • The height to the credit/debit card reader is 85cm.

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Inside Access

• There is 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.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 02/08/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the foyer and cinema.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Cinema

• The cinema has 7 screens.
• All screens have level access.

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• Seating and additional access information View
  • Films are mainly mainstream.
  • Films are rotated to allow access to all films.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Designated spaces are situated at the front of the cinema.
  • Wheelchairs may not be left with the patron.
  • A companion may sit near you.
  • Companions sit to either side of you.
  • It is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
  • It is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
  • This venue does have audio description.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
  • The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Concessions are available.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
  • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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Level Change (Cinema Screens)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance doors to the cinema screens leading to the seating.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the main corridor leading to the cinema screens, to the left as you enter the main corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 sanitary and 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet to the right of the one surveyed.
  • The similar toilet however has a left hand transfer and no baby change facilities.
  • It is shown in photographs 7 to 12.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the main lobby.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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 building.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.