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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Luton.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Luton.

Opening Times

Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Wenlock Street.
- The car park is located at the rear of the church.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open by sliding.
The doors are single width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

Level Change (Main 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 2 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.

Outside Access (Side Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.

Level Change (Side Entrance)

The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp does not have handrails.
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 1 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not 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 medium.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G 1.
The lift is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
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 a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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.
- The accessible toilet is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the main entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 250cm (7ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
- There is 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails 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 good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

Standard Toilet(s)

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the building.
- The female and male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.