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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Newcastle.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest Metro Station is Ilford Road.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 380cm (9ft 6in x 12ft 6in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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Outside Access (The New House Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the external building to the left.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.

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Level Change (The New House Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance from the left of the car park.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is / are 8 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.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Hall Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open both ways.
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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Level Change (Hall Entrance)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • The hall can easily be accessed internally from the main corridor.

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Outside Access (Restaurant Patio Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building onto the garden patio.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

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Level Change (Restaurant Patio Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading down to the garden from the front of the building.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading down to the garden from the patio.
• There is / are 9 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.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is level access onto the patio seating area from the building.
  • This level change details garden access which can then lead down to the rear terrace via the ramp.

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Outside Access (Terrace Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building from one of the function rooms.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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Level Change (Terrace Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading down from the garden.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 60cm (1ft 12in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • The garden ramp can be used to access the terrace to overcome this step.

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Reception

• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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.
• This venue does play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are 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 a la carte.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are additional male basement hall toilets.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located adjacent to the stairs.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2.
• The lift is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 130cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 3in).
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Room (The New House)

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• General Information View
  • There are 8 rooms in total.
  • There are 2 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 5 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the new house entrance.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • Some accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
  • There is level access leading to the accessible room in a separate building.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 37.
  • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The height of the bed is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • An adjoining room is not available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door weight is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 315cm x 250cm (10ft 4in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip down.
  • There are not handrails available.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is tactile signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarm(s).
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • The hotel does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 1.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to ground floor rooms.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.
• Comments View
  • The shower seat is height adjustable.

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Room (Main Building)

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is 4.
  • There are 32 rooms in total.
  • There are 2 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 29 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 1 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 6.
  • The width of the door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The height of the bed is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • An adjoining room is available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door weight is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 230cm x 260cm (7ft 7in x 8ft 6in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There are handrails available.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is tactile signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is fair.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarm(s).
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • The hotel does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 1.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 0.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to ground floor rooms.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located opposite the stairs towards the rear of the building.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 140cm (8ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are 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 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 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the basement floor accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on the basement floor which offers transfer space on the right.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on the basement floor.
  • The female toilets are 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are low.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on the basement floor.
  • The male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are low.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard female toilets located adjacent to the Conference roomand additional male toilets down the steps from the hall.

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Level Change (Basement Floor Toilets)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up the basement floor corridor.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located to the side of the garden.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.