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The Cinema in the Power Station

3rd Floor, Turbine Hall B, Battersea Power Station, London, SW11 8DD

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located either side of screen one.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located either side of screen one.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Pump House Lane.
    • The name of the car park is Battersea Power Station Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the 3rd floor of Turbine Hall B.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Counter (Tickets)

  • The counter is located ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 9m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 113cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • 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: benches.

Counter (Grab & Go)

  • The counter is located to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 94cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds, mirrors and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all rows in front of the back row.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Eating and Drinking (Members' Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Members' Bar is to the right as you enter.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter the area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Screen One)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the tickets counter and at the end of the corridor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Theatre (Screen One)

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are available.
    • Captioned performances are available.
    • Signed performances are not available.
    • Audio described performances are available.
    • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are not available.
    • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
    • Headsets are available on select screenings for those with hearing impairments.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • The following rows have stepped access: all rows in front of the back row.
    • The minimum width between the rows is 62cm.
    • Seating available includes: flip-down seats with armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead after the tickets counter and to the right.
    • The distance from the entrance is 72m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 212cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 64cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade, and unshaded light sources.