Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link St George's Shopping Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-harrow/harrow-council/access-guides/st-george-s-shopping-centre
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Comments
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- The cinema is located within St George's Shopping Centre. For details of the centre, please see the separate guide.
Location
- The venue is located within St George's Shopping Centre.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Harrow-on-the-Hill.
- The nearest underground station is West Harrow.
Opening Times
- Opening times vary according to screening times.
Parking
- For parking details, please refer to the St George's Shopping Centre guide.
Outside Access (Cinema Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue in the shopping centre.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 650cm (21ft 4in).
Inside Access
- There is 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.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the main building.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Eating and Drinking (Ben & Jerry's)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant is located in the main foyer to the left as you enter the cinema.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
Eating and Drinking (Vue Snacks)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant is located in the main foyer to the right as you enter.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are wall only.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Cinema
- The cinema has 12 screens.
- All screens have level access.
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Seating and additional access information
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- Films are mainly mainstream.
- Films are rotated to allow access to all films.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated spaces are situated at the front and in the middle of the cinema.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- A companion may sit near you.
- Companions sit beside you.
- It is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
- It is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
- This venue does have audio description.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
- The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
- Subtitles are available.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the cinema entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of venue towards the screens.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 170cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the venue.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the cinema entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the venue.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the cinema entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.