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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a performance space, and bar.
• The main entrance off Compton Terrace is generally used by guests, although there is a side entrance for step-free access to the bar via stair lift, which may be used at the discretion of staff. There is alternative step-free access to the rear of the building off Compton Avenue, also available at the discretion of staff, usually used by performers.
• During events, stewards are always at hand to provide assistance. Also during events, all doorways into and inside the building are usually permanently held open.

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• Comments View
  • Inside the Chapel all seating is unreserved in fixed pews arranged on the ground floor, and also an upper level 'The Gallery'.
  • There is only stepped access to The Gallery.
  • For general information about accessibility at Union Chapel, click here (opens in a new tab).

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Location

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

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• 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 198cm x 638cm (6ft 6in x 20ft 11in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located at the rear of the venue, on Compton Avenue.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located at the front of the venue, on Compton Terrace.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The on street standard parking bays are 186cm wide.
  • It is common practice for visitors to be dropped off outside the main entrance on Compton Terrace.

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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, off Compton Terrace.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 151cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • Please contact the steward on the door (for an event) for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • For events, there is a priority queue for customers with accessible requirements.

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Entrance (Chapel from Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left or right after the main entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 113cm.

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Outside Access (Left Hand Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance off Compton Terrace.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of 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.
• Comments View
  • During events, visitors on a pre-arranged access list may be directed to this entrance.

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Outside Access (Compton Avenue Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Compton Avenue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the first set of doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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 122cm (4ft).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a dropped kerb off Compton Avenue immediately in front of this entrance.

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Level Change (Compton Avenue Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the corridor after the Compton Avenue entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not 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 129cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (Compton Avenue Entrance to Chapel Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the corridor after the Compton Avenue entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Entrance (Chapel from Compton Avenue Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located ahead and right after the Compton Avenue entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• Comments View
  • The doorways are very narrow.

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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.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played before events.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair/mobility scooter users.
  • Designated spaces are situated at the front of the venue, to the left and to the right of the stage.
  • There is also a box on the ground floor to the rear of the venue available at the discretion of staff.

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Level Change (Chapel)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the pews towards the front of the chapel.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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 102cm (3ft 4in).

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• Comments View
  • There are also slopes to the left and right of the stage at the front of the chapel.

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Level Change (Stage)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to each side of the stage.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • These steps are usually only used by performers, and at the discretion of staff.

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Entrance (Bar)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of the building.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the approach to the entrance to the bar.
  • There is/are 13 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a stair lift here that overcomes the stairs.

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Lift (Bar)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear left of the building.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are the access corridor from the left hand external entrance, and the bar.
• The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the left hand external entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 118cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 10in).
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located to the rear of the venue.
• The bar does 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance to the bar.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There is also bench seating, stools, and high chairs with armrests available.

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Other Floors (Ground Floor to The Gallery)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the gallery on the first floor.

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Level Change (The Gallery)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located between the pews in the gallery.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are between 2 and 15+ steps between the pews depending on access requirements.

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Accessible Toilet (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 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance to the chapel.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the stage.
  • There is not 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 180cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 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 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 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 clinical waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
• 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 54cm (1ft 9in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• 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 92cm (3ft).
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is 12m from the designated seating area on the right hand side of the stage.
  • The accessible toilet is 23m from the designated seating area on the left hand side of the stage.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Right Hand Side)

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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 right of the stage.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance to the chapel.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Right Hand Side Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the stage.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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 106cm (3ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • There are double doors at the top of the slope to access the toilets.
  • The door width is 77cm.
  • The doors are permanently held open during events.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Left Hand Side)

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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 of the stage, through the access door, turn left then right through the gate.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance to the chapel.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a 15cm high step at the threshold of the chapel doorway.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available 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 cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.