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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a main event hall, Ply Gallery, Café and multi purpose rooms for dance and theatre rehearsal.

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• Comments View
  • The former Hornsey Town Hall, which was closed for several years, is now in temporary use as an arts centre. .
  • At the time of our visit (February 2018) we were advised that the venue was likely to close for redevelopment later in 2018 but no date had been fixed.
  • Please check the venue's social media for further information.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Crouch Hill.
• The nearest underground station is Highgate.

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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 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Hatherley Gardens.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 Blue Badge bays in this location.
  • There is a dropped kerb just in front of the bays.

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Opening Times

• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Outside Access (Event Hall / Café Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front left 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 145cm (4ft 9in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance opens into the lower foyer, at the same level as the event hall, café and standard toilets.

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Level Change (Event Hall / Café Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• 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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Outside Access (Upper Foyer / Ply Gallery Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Level Change (Upper Foyer / Ply Gallery Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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  • The ramp cuts across the steps resulting in some tapering steps.
  • There are three further medium height, clearly marked steps with handrails to both sides immediately after the revolving door.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The upper floors of the building are not currently available for public use.

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Level Change (Foyer)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located between the upper and lower levels of the foyer and the two entrances.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located off the lower foyer level.
• 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.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the cafe entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is 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 clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 off the lower foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the event hall / cafe entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• 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.