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Overview

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• About View
  • St George's Hall is an iconic Grade I Listed building, located in St George's Place in Liverpool, which was opened in 1854.
  • Services and facilities available in the venue include: exhibitions, venue hire, The Concert Room, meeting spaces and guided tours.
  • Liverpool Register Office services also operate from the venue and the main reception desk is shared.
  • Guided tours meet at the reception, accessible via the entrance on St. John’s Lane.
  • Concerts and other events may be accessed via the North Hall entrance on William Brown Street.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is St John's.
  • View information on St John's Car Park (opens new tab).
  • There is a drop-off point and on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
  • The nearest train station is Liverpool Lime Street.
  • The nearest bus station is Queen Square Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There are 2 other entrances.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the East Portico entrance, some areas and balconies within the court rooms, The Concert Room and The Great Hall.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the North Hall entrance route to the lift.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed via a standard lift, a platform lift and stairs.
  • The first floor is mainly used by the Register Office Service.
  • Visitors on the tour can use a platform lift for access to the holding cells on the upper ground floor.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print (on request).
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Staff receive the following training: Neurodiversity Training, Dementia Awareness, First Aid and Fire Safety.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on St George's Hall - North Hall Entrance (opens new tab).
  • View information on St George's Hall - Guided Tour (opens new tab).

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located near the St John's entrance. However, depending on the event, there are also toilets with adaptations on all venue floors; the east side, near the North and Great Halls and the west side, near The Concert Room and court rooms.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • There is an additional toilet with adaptations between the Crown Court and The Great Hall on the east side of the venue that was not in use at the time of survey.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, near the St John's Lane entrance.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all upper floors, near the North and Great Hall, and the west side near The Concert Room and court rooms.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located between near the North and The Great Hall, on the east side of the venue.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations on the ground floor, and on the second floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located in the toilets with adaptations on the third floor, on the west side of the venue near The Concert Room.

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St John's Lane - Main Accessible Entrance

• This entrance is located on St John's Lane.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 165cm.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 177cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a third set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 167cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• This entrance emerges into a reception hallway that is shared with the Liverpool Register Office Services.

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Reception, Tickets and Tour Meeting Area

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead, after entering via the South Side - St John's Lane accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has a very easy slope.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Access View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 123cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 91cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • This area is shared with the Liverpool Register Office Services.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There are numerous staircases throughout the building.
  • The staircases vary between spiral, straight and u-shaped.
  • The handrails vary on the different staircases.
  • There are lifts at both the south and north sides of the building that access all floors.
  • Step-free access to reach the cells on the upper ground level as part of the tour is via a platform lift.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

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Temporary Exhibition Space

• The area is indoors.
• This area is interactive.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Display formats include: pictorial, information boards, televisions/screens and interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

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The Stable Gallery

• The area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The following may be experienced here: lighting effects.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Display formats include: pictorial and information boards.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a single manual door to enter this area.
• The door has low colour contrast and is permanently held open.
• The door has an opening width of 82cm.
• The layout of this area may change depending on the event.
• There are staff near this area to assist visitors.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right side, after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 100cm.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 230cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 136cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Main Lift

• The lift surveyed is located around to the left side, after entering the venue from the south side.
• The distance from the entrance is 26m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has uneven surfaces.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 126cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • There are 2 lifts in this area.
  • The first floor is for access to the Register Office and waiting area.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located throughout the building and on all sides; leading to The Power and The Glory landing, from the cells and throughout the court rooms, into the North Hall, The Concert Room and The Great Hall balconies.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There are numerous staircases throughout the building.
• The staircases vary between spiral, straight and u-shaped.
• The handrails differ on different staircases, and some don't have any handrails.
• Some handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Some steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Platform Lift

• The lift surveyed is located is located opposite the main lifts.
• The distance from the entrance is 27m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has uneven surfaces.
• This lift is a platform lift.

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• Platform Lift View
  • The cells on the upper ground level can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 340kg.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 85cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The platform lift door has an opening width of 76cm.

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The Power and The Glory Landing

• This area is above the main entrance and reception on the south side of the venue.
• There is step-free level access via lift to this area.
• The lift bypasses steps.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Doors are held open along circulation routes in this area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• This area is used for events, exhibitions are ceremonies.
• There is access to the outside terrace for weddings and pre-arranged photography only.

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Crown Court No.1

• The room is located on the second floor.
• The distance from the lift is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a lift.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is not step-free level access throughout.
• The following areas have stepped access: raised areas of the courtroom.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this room includes: benches.
• Seating is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• On the tour, groups may access this room via stairs from the cells on the lower level.
• Visitors in wheelchairs can access the room via the doors on the west side via a lift.
• Wheelchair access is restricted to the side and front of the courtroom.
• Staff are available for assistance during the tour.

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The Great Hall

• The room is located on the second floor, accessible from both north and south entrances.
• The distance from the lift is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a lift.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• This route has uneven surfaces.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are multiple entrance doors into this room.
• For most events, doors will be permanently held open.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Outdoor Spaces (St John's Gardens and East Terrace)

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: gardens.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: the East Terrace.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete, tarmac and paving slabs.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
  • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: raised areas and monuments, and the East Terrace external access.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: access to the gardens, internal access to the East Terrace.