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Location

The venue is situated within 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 Kings Cross.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the left of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 15 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 485cm (11ft 12in x 15ft 11in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Main Accessible Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Main Accessible 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Comments View
- Parking is booked at the same time as tickets - please call 020 7863 8198 for details.

Outside Access (Rosebery Avenue)

There is not level access into the venue.
There is not a bell/buzzer.
There is not an intercom.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are single.
The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).

Level Change (Rosebery Avenue)

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There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located inside the building just after the main doors.
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.

Reception

The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
The lighting levels are good.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of 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 12/11/2021.
The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

Inside Access

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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.
The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
The hearing assistance system was tested on 12/11/2021.
The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Theatre

There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Wheelchairs are left with you.
This venue does provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
Concessions are available.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

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Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the far right of the reception desk down the corridoor.
- 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 174cm (6ft 7in 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 68cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary 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 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.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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.
- 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 good.
- 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 93cm (3ft 1in).