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Introduction

• Related link The Brewery Shopping Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-havering/access-guides/brewery-shopping-centre

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• Comments View
  • The cinema is located on the second floor of the Brewery Shopping Centre. For access details to the shopping centre, please see the separate guide.

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Location

• The venue is located within The Brewery.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Romford.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • For parking details please see the separate shopping centre guide.

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Outside Access (Mall Access)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the mall.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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  • There are multiple entrances identical to this one for access into the mall.

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Lift (Mall)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right hand side of the mall entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the mall entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 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 medium.

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Other Floors (Cinema Main Entrance)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are 2 and 3.
  • The escalators steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift (Cinema Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right hand side of the second floor, past the stairs and escalator.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1 and 2.
• The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the mall lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Reception (Ticket Counter)

• The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the cinema entrance lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the foyer area.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Eating and Drinking (Snack Bar)

• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is 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 22m (24yd 2in) from the cinema entrance lift.
• The standard height for tables is 75cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• 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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  • The snack bar is directly ahead as you enter the cinema.

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Cinema

• The cinema has 16 screens.
• All screens have level access.

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• Seating and additional access information View
  • 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 back of the cinema.
  • Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
  • A companion may sit near you.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • It is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
  • It is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
  • This venue does not have audio description.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Concessions are available.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
  • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
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  • Autism-friendly screening are shown on the last Sunday of the month at 10;00.
  • During these screenings lights are left on low, the sound is turned down and trailers and adverts are not played.
  • When booking for autism-friendly screenings, you will be asked to choose allocated seats, however you are encouraged to move around and make some noise.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 32m (34yd 2ft) from the cinema lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to right of the foyer.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical accessible toilet located on the other side of the foyer for the screens on the other side of the cinema (photograph 2).

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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 in the corridor to the right of the foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the cinema lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a second set of toilets located on the other side of the foyer for the other screens.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available 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.