Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Drayton Park.
- The nearest underground station is Caledonian Road.
Opening Times (Box Office)
- Monday 14:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 12:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 12:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 12:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 18:00.
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Comments
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- The Box Office closes 15 minutes after the last performance has started.
- The venue is closed for most of August.
- Times vary according to performances.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located outside the venue.
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Comments
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- There is a strip of standard marked parking bays outside the venue.
- Parking charges are as follows; £0.20 per 6 mins up to £4, max. stay 2 hrs
- between 9:30am-4:30pm (free otherwise).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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- The stairs leading up to the entrance are medium height steps with handrails.
- There is a bell at the bottom of the stairs where a member of staff can assist visitors to the lift on North Road is needed.
Outside Access (North Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located along North Road.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).
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Comments
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- To use this entrance you must contact the venue in advance.
- A member of staff is required to access this entrance and lift.
- There is one step at this entrance that is medium height.
Lift (Accessible Entrance)
- There is not a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the Accessible Entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Accessible Entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 84cm x 128cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 2in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Box Office
- There is level access to the Box Office from the entrance.
- The desk is low.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop, can be requested in advance.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- Free Carer or Personal Assistant tickets are available on request - call 0207 609 1800 for more details.
- Seating is available.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on events.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Assistance dogs are welcomed in the venue.
- The floors within the Theatre are accessible via lift.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Balcony Seating and The Studio Space.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 134cm (4ft 5in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is snacks and drinks.
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Comments
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- There are bar stools available.
- Other seating is available on request.
Theatre
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located in the Main House and downstairs. The Studio is not wheelchair accessible.
- Wheelchairs are left with you.
- A companion may sit with you.
- It is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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Comments
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- Audio described performances are dependant on the company/show, please ask at the Box Office for more information.
- Carer tickets are free.
- Stage space now called The Studio.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the bar.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 230cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high 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 good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the bar.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
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Comments
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- All toilets are gender neutral.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.