Access Guide
Introduction
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General Information
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- The cinema is located on the top floor of the Galleria, which is located between junctions 3 and 4 of the A1M.
- For more information on The Galleria please click here (new tab).
- The cinema is in a pedestrian area.
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Cinema Information
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- The cinema has 9 screens in total.
- Screens 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 has/have step-free access.
- Screen 8 has/have ramped access.
- All screens have designated seating for disabled visitors.
- 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 foyer counter.
- Staff are trained to issue equipment.
- All screens is/are used for audio description.
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Subtitled Screenings
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- Subtitled screenings are available.
- There is/are a minimum of 3 subtitled screening(s) per week.
- Subtitled screenings are available any day of the week.
- Subtitled screenings are available at a mixture of peak and off-peak times.
- All screens can be used for subtitled screenings.
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Autism Friendly Screenings
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- 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.
- The screens used for autism friendly screenings vary, please contact the cinema for more information.
- Advertisements or trailers are not played before autism friendly screenings.
- Autism friendly screenings start at the advertised performance time.
- There is 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 not a quiet area available within the cinema.
- 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.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The cinema is located within the Galleria on Comet Way.
It is easily reached from the north and south via the A1M. - There is ample parking available at the Galleria.
- The cinema is located within the Galleria on Comet Way.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the cinema.
- The nearest bus stops are the Galleria stops A, B, C and D, which are located on Cavendish Way.
These serves numerous routes.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Hatfield.
- Hatfield Station is located approximately 1.2 miles (25 minute walk) from the cinema.
Great Northern run services from this station. - For more information on National Rail services at Hatfield Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Great Northern Services at Hatfield Station 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.
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Help and Assistance
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- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language, please phone the venue in advance for more information.
- Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
- Staff receive deaf awareness training.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
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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 Hatfield Galleria)
- The cinema has shared parking facilities.
- The cinema shares the shopping centres parking facilities.
- The car park is located around the shopping centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
- 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.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- There are parking charges for the car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout 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.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 hours only.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
- Payment machines are located inside the building.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- 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 clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
- The drop-off points(s) is/are located in front off the South Entrance to the Galleria.
- The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The cinema is located on the first floor of the Galleria.
Access to the cinema from the ground floor is via automatic doors and escalators or lift.
There is step-free access throughout the ground floor of the shopping centre.
Access to the cinema from the first floor is via the restaurant walkway from the main shopping area.
There is a ramp leading from the main shopping area onto the walkway.
There are ticket machines located opposite the main entrance which can be seen in photograph 1. - There is step-free access on the approach.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- 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 in the centre.
- 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 second lower handrail.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance on the first floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond 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.
- 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 good.
Foyer
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Cinema Foyer
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- The cinema foyer is located at the top of the accessible entrance ramp, to the right.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the cinema foyer.
- There is step-free access throughout the foyer.
- The type of flooring in the foyer is vinyl, wood and laminate.
- There is flooring in the foyer which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in the foyer which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes 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 within Costa.
- The foyer does play background music.
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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 at the rear of the foyer.
- The nearest counter is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter(s) is not 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 counter(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter(s) are good.
- The height of the counter(s) is/are 86cm.
- 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 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).
Eating and Drinking (Ben & Jerry's)
- The following information is for the food and drink counter.
- The food and drink counter is located at the top of the accessible entrance ramp, to the right.
- There is step-free access to the food and drink counter.
- Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- The height of the counter is 84cm.
- 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 food and drink area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- This area does play background music.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic/takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- There are menu boards/signs 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 type of food served here is ice cream.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There are no tables or chairs available for Ben & Jerry's.
Eating and Drinking (Costa)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located in the cinema foyer.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is step-free access within the café.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- This area does play background music.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and wood.
- Tables are not permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The nearest table is approximately 15m from the entrance/opening.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m from the till/counter.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 54cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm.
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic/takeaway cutlery is 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 type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- Tickets can be purchased here.
Counter (Guest Service Point)
- The counter is located outside the corridor to screens 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The counter is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
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Counter
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- The height of the counter is 126cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- This counter is the Guest Service Point. Tickets are checked here before entering the screen(s).
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Comments
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- There is a similar Guest Service Point for screens 6, 7, 8 and 9 which can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
Getting Around
- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- 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 all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- 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 foyer.
- There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Hearing systems are located in the foyer area.
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 to the rear left of the cinema.
- There is step-free 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- 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 Row N (rear of the screen).
- 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 54cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located opposite screens 6 and 7.
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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 width of the ramp/slope is 144cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located to the rear of the cinema in Row N.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 14m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly marked.
- 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.
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 to the rear left of the cinema.
- There is step-free 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- 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 Row P (rear of the screen).
- 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 56cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are good.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located opposite screens 6 and 7.
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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 access to the majority of seating.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located at the rear of the screen in Rows M and P.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 10m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 3 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.
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 rear left of the cinema.
- There is step-free 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- 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 Row S.
- 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 130cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located opposite screens 6 and7.
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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 access to the majority of seating.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- There are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located to the rear of the screen in Row Q and to the middle left in Row F.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 12m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 3 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.
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 rear left of the cinema.
- There is step-free 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
- 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 Row L.
- 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 50cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located opposite screens 6 and 7.
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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 access to the majority of seating.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- There are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located to the rear of the screen in Row J.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 10m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly marked.
- 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 you.
- The visibility of the screen from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to you.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
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 rear left of the cinema.
- There is step-free 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- 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 Row M.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- 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 48cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are good.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located opposite screens 6 and 7.
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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 are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located at the rear of the screen in Row K.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 14m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly marked.
- 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.
Screen (Screen 6)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 6.
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the cinema.
- There is step-free 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
- 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 Row M.
- 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 54cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located opposite the screen.
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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 access to the majority of seating.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- There are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 128cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located in Row K.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 15m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is ramped/sloped 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.
Screen (Screen 7)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 7.
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the cinema.
- There is step-free 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- 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 Row P.
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There are flip-down seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 50cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are good.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located opposite the screen.
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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 both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located in Row M.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 15m 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 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.
Screen (Screen 8)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 8.
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the cinema.
- 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- 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 Row G.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- The seats are electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- The width of the rows of seating is 94cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are good.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located opposite screen 6.
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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 stepped access to the majority of seating.
- There is/are 10 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are wall mounted.
- 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 good.
- 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 in Row G.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 20m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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.
Screen (Screen 9)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 9.
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the cinema.
- There is step-free 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
- 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 Row N (rear of the screen).
- 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 and vinyl.
- There are flip-down seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 50cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are good.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located opposite screen 6.
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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 width of the ramp/slope is 132cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp/slope is clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located to the rear of the screen in Row N.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 13m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly marked.
- 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.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located opposite screens 6 and 7.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 heavy.
- The door is self-closing.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 180cm (5ft 10in x 5ft 11in).
- 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.
- 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are clinical waste and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 134cm from the floor.
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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 the left.
- There is not 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 backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 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 do not 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 106cm.
- 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).
- The height of the hand dryer is 97cm (3ft 2in).
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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 poor.
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the foyer.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- 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 available.
- There is a vertical grab rail to the right of the seat.
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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 foyer.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is a lowered urinal available.
- The height of the lowered urinal is 60cm.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the lowered urinal.
- The lowered urinal does contrast visually with the wall.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair in front of the lowered urinal (90cm x 140cm).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There is a vertical grab rail to the left of the seat.
- 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 which has a vertical grab rail on the right only.
- The male toilets has a cubicle which has a vertical grab rail on the left only.
- The female toilets can be seen in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
- The male toilet can be seen in photographs 4, 5 and 6.
- The female toilets has a cubicle which has a vertical grab rail on the right only.
Emergency Refuge Point (Screens 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)
- The refuge points are accessed via the fire exits at the front of the screens.
Screens 1, 2 and 9 fire exits lead directly out of the Galleria. - The refuge point(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The corridor leading to the refuge point has a minimum width of 90cm.
- The door leading to the refuge point has a minimum width of 85cm.
- The refuge point has clear minimum dimensions of 90cm x 140cm.
- There is an Evac Chair available at the refuge point(s).
- There is not a voice communication system available at the refuge point(s).
- A member of staff is available for assistance during an emergency at the refuge point(s).
- There is not a chair available at the refuge point(s).