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Byram Arcade

Westgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1ND

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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.

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.

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)

  • Entrance View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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))

  • Entrance View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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).
  • Step(s) View
    • 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)

  • Entrance View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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.

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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.

Inside Access (Level 3)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Comments View
    • **** This floor was undergoing extensive refurbishment and could not be surveyed as pedestrian access was limited ****.