Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a mix of Arts and Crafts, Clothing, Food and Drink, Beauty, Jewellers, Photography, Proper Job Theatre Company etc over three floors.
There is also a nightclub which is accessed from John William Street.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Huddersfield Train Station.
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Comments
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- The main entrance to Byram Arcade is located off Westgate.
Opening Times (Arcade)
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
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Comments
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- Please note only the café is open on a Sunday.
Opening Times (Camel Club)
- Monday 22:30 - 04:00.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday 22:30 - 04:00.
- Thursday Closed.
- Friday 22:30 - 04:00.
- Saturday 22:30 - 05:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Westgate.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the front of the building.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance (From John William Street))
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- 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 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the rear of the building, to the right.
- There is/are 16 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 16cm.
- 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.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance from Station Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, on the left.
- 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 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the rear left of the building leading from Station Street.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on John William Street.
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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 St Peters Street.
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Comments
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- Blue Badge Parking bays are not clearly marked.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the left as you enter the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are L1, L2 and L3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance to Byram Arcade.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 127cm x 147cm (4ft 2in x 4ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the ground floor of the arcade.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the building.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
Inside Access (Level 1)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The width of the walk way is 144cm.
- There is stepped access to two of the shops, with step height of 22cm - 24cm.
Inside Access (Level 2)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Level 2 Level Change)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you exit the lift on level 2.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- These steps lead to more shops within the arcade.
Inside Access (Level 3)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- **** This floor was undergoing extensive refurbishment and could not be surveyed as pedestrian access was limited ****.
