Access Guide
Introduction
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Cinema Information
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- The cinema has 5 screens in total.
- Screen 3 has/have step-free access.
- Screens 4 and 5 has/have step-free access via lift.
- Screens 1 and 3 has/have stepped access.
- There are 3 screens with designated seating for disabled visitors.
- The screen(s) with designated seating is/are located on the ground floor.
- The screens with designated seating include; Screens 3, 4 and 5.
- There is not a premium large screen format (isense) available.
- Advanced bookings are available.
- Concessions are available.
- Tickets are free for companions/carers.
- Visitors can use the Cinema Exhibitors Association Card at the cinema.
- Films are rotated between screens.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed in the cinema screens.
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Additional Information
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- For more information on this cinema including opening times and film screenings please click here (new tab).
- There is a Live Chat service available on the ODEON website.
Audio Description, Subtitles and Autism Friendly
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Audio Description and Screen Hearing Enhancement System
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- Films can be audio described.
- Bodypacks, headsets and neckloops are used for the audio description.
- The equipment used has dual channel capability; one channel provides audio description, the other provides hearing enhancement for the film soundtrack.
- The body packs/headsets/neck loops are used for both channels.
- The audio description equipment is collected from the food and drink counter.
- Staff are trained to issue equipment.
- All screens is/are used for audio description.
- Audio head sets are also compatible with Cochlear implants.
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Subtitled Screenings
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- Subtitled screenings are available.
- There is/are a minimum of 8 subtitled screening(s) per month.
- Subtitled screenings are available on selected days of the week.
- Subtitled screenings are available on Thursday evening and the day for the other screening can vary.
- Subtitled screenings are available at a mixture of peak and off-peak times.
- All screens can be used for subtitled screenings.
- There can be additional subtitled screenings depending on the week.
Please contact the cinema for more information.
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Autism Friendly Screenings
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- Some autism friendly screenings are available.
- There is/are a minimum of 1 autism friendly screening(s) per month.
- Autism friendly screenings are available on Sundays only.
- Autism friendly screenings are available at peak times only.
- Screens 3 or 4 is/are used for autism friendly screenings.
- Advertisements or trailers are not played before autism friendly screenings.
- Autism friendly screenings start at the advertised performance time.
- There is not a large white clock within the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings.
- There is large, clear directional signage to the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings.
- There is pictorial signage to the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings.
- The lighting levels in the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings are turned up a little.
- The sound levels in the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings are turned down.
- Site routing maps and screen seating plans are available.
- There is a quiet area available within the cinema.
- There is a chair/seat within the quiet area.
- Guests can bring their own food and drink into the screen(s).
- Carers/parents/companions can visit the cinema in advance to familiarise themselves with the surroundings.
- Additional Autism Friendly Screenings can be made in advance.
Getting Here
- The cinema is easily accessible by road.
Take the A61 onto Station Bridge.
Continue over the roundabout onto Station Avenue and the cinema is on the left. - There are public car parking facilities available.
- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the cinema.
- The ODEON bus stop is approximately 101m (2 minute walk) away from the cinema.
- For more information on Harrogate Buses please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest Railway Station is Harrogate.
- Harrogate Station is approximately 0.2km (3 minute walk) away.
- For more information on Virgin Trains East Coast please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Northern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- For the accessibility webpage on the Odeon website please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
- Staff receive deaf awareness training.
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Help and Assistance
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- There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language, please phone the venue in advance.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located in the car park or garden.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
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Additional Contact Details
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- The telephone number for the Disability & Accessibility Helpline is 0800 138 3315.
- The textphone number for the Disability & Accessibility Helpline is 18001 0808 1560 609.
- The telephone number for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is 01244 526 016.
- The textphone number for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is 18001 01244 526 016.
- The email address for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is [email protected].
- The website for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is https://www.ceacard.co.uk.
Parking (Provided by Harrogate Borough Council)
- The cinema does not have its own parking facilities.
- The cinema shares the public parking facilities.
- The car park is located off Station Avenue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 530cm x 450cm (17ft 5in x 14ft 9in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- There is an additional car park for staff.
- There is a designated Blue Badge bay within the staff car park.
This is available to ODEON customers at the managers discretion.
For more information please contact the cinema.
After 18:00 the pubic car park is free for ODEON customers.
Please obtain a permit from the cinema. - There are parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is not free for visitors of the venue.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- 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 entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off Station Avenue.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 85cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the manual doors.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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- There are two sets manual doors at the entrance.
- Both sets of manual doors are 140cm wide.
- The manual doors are heavy.
- The automatic doors can be used to overcome the manual doors.
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- There are two sets manual doors at the entrance.
Foyer
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Cinema Foyer
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- The cinema foyer is located ahead after you enter.
- There is step-free access to the cinema foyer.
- There is step-free access throughout the foyer.
- The type of flooring in the foyer is wood.
- There is some flooring in the foyer which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Wayfinding signage is available.
- The nearest seating is located at the rear of the foyer.
- The foyer does play background music.
- There is a self service ticket machine.
- The self service ticket machine is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The height of the self service ticket machine available is between 120 and 140cm.
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Food and Drink Counter(s)
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- There is a/are food/drink counter(s) within the foyer.
- The counter(s) is/are located to the right after you enter.
- The nearest counter is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The counter(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter(s).
- There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The lighting levels at the counter(s) are good.
- The height of the counter(s) is/are 107cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter(s).
- There is not a/are not lowered section(s) of the counter(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter(s).
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- There are wall menus available.
- 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.
- Staff can bring food/drink to screens if required.
- Tickets can be purchased from the food/drink counter(s).
- Menus in large print are available upon request from the cinema.
Menus in Braille are available upon request from the cinema via head office.
Eating and Drinking (Oscar's Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located to the right after you enter.
- There is step-free access to the bar.
- Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- There is step-free access within the bar.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- This area does play background music.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- There are wall menus available.
- 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 lighting levels are good.
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- There are no tables or chairs available for Oscar's Bar.
Getting Around
- There is step-free access throughout the ground floor.
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played within the cinema foyer, corridors and seating area on the first floor.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Cinema Foyer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the cinema foyer.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is not self-closing.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 190cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by the non-infectious waste bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Screens 3, 4 and 5)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the ground floor corridor, opposite Screen 3.
- There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- There is not a lowered wash basin available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a lowered hand dryer available.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the ground floor corridor, next to Screen 4.
- There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal available.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a lowered hand dryer available.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The female toilets has a cubicle with horizontal and vertical grab rails on the left only.
- The male toilets has a cubicle with horizontal and vertical grab rails on the right only.
- The female toilets has a cubicle with horizontal and vertical grab rails on the left only.
Screen (Screen 3)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 3.
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the ground floor corridor.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- The entrance door(s) is/are not permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to the rear of the screen.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- A member of ODEON staff can provide assistance with the steep slope.
Please ask a member of staff for more information. - The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is not available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 40cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located within the cinema foyer.
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Screen Information
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- The access to the majority of seating is located either side of the seats (against wall).
- There is ramped/sloped access to the majority of seating.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are wall mounted.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located at the rear of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 10m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 1 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in this screen.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- The visibility of the screen from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to the patron.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
- There is an assistance button located next to the designated seating area.
The button is 80cm high.
Screen (Screen 4)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 4.
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the ground floor corridor.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- The entrance door(s) is/are not permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to the rear of the screen.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- There is an alternative entrance available which provides step free access to the designated wheelchair spaces and seating in Rows A to D.
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is not available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 50cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the cinema foyer.
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Screen Information
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- The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the majority of seating.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- There are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located at the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 2m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 2 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in this screen.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- The visibility of the screen from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to the patron.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
Step(s) (Screen 4 Accessible Entrance and Screen 5)
- There is a/are step(s) located to the right of the ground floor corridor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Screen 4 accessible entrance and Screen 5.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Lift (Screen 4 Accessible Entrance and Screen 5)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right, along the ground floor corridor.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the cinema foyer.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
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- There are assistance call buttons located at the top and bottom of the steps next to the lift.
- The height of the calls buttons are between 110cm and 115cm.
- There are assistance call buttons located at the top and bottom of the steps next to the lift.
Entrance (Screen 4 Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left after you exit the platform lift.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
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Comments
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- This entrance give access to the front of the screen.
Screen (Screen 5)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 5.
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the ground floor corridor, at the rear.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- This entrance gives access to the rear of the screen.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- There are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 40cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the cinema foyer.
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Screen Information
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- The access to the majority of seating is located to one side of the seats (against wall).
- There is step-free access to the majority of seating.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located at the rear of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 20m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 4 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in this screen.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- The visibility of the screen from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to the patron.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
Other Floors (Screens 1 and 2)
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located at the rear of the cinema foyer.
- The stairs are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
- The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Screens 1 and 2 and the first floor standard toilets.
Screen (Screen 1)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 1.
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the left after you exit the stairs.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- The entrance door(s) is/are not permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to the rear of the front block of seating.
- There is/are 12 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 40cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the cinema foyer.
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Screen Information
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- The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
- There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
Screen (Screen 2)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 2.
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the left after you exit the stairs.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- The entrance door(s) is/are not permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to the rear of the front block of seating.
- There is/are 12 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 40cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the cinema foyer.
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Screen Information
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- The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
- There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Screens 1 and 2)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor to the left of the seating.
- There is stepped access into the female toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor to the right of the seating.
- There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal available.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a lowered hand dryer available.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The female toilet has a cubicle with horizontal and vertical grab rails on the right only.
- The male toilet has a cubicle with horizontal and vertical grab rails on the left only.
Emergency Refuge Point
- The refuge point is located next to the Screen 4 accessible entrance and Screen 5.
- The refuge point(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The corridor leading to the refuge point has a minimum width of 90cm.
- The refuge point has clear minimum dimensions of 90cm x 140cm.
- There is not an Evac Chair available at the refuge point(s).
- There is a voice communication system available at the refuge point(s).
- There is not a chair available at the refuge point(s).