Access Guide
Overview
-
Cinema Information
View
- View information on opening times.
- The cinema has 20 screens in total.
- All screens have designated seating for disabled visitors.
- Advanced bookings are available.
- Concessions are not available.
- Tickets are free for carers.
- Visitors can use the Cinema Exhibitors Association Card at the cinema.
- Some films can be audio described.
- Headsets are used for the audio description.
- Some subtitled screenings are available.
- Some autism friendly screenings are available.
- View information on specially-adapted screenings (opens new tab).
-
Parking and Public Transport
View
- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a taxi rank.
- The nearest train station is Humphrey Park.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest tram stop is Trafford Centre.
- This tram stop has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is Trafford Centre.
- This bus station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
-
Getting In and Around
View
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: screens 7 to 20 inclusive and the corridor to screens 1-6.
- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
- Floors 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift, escalator and stairs.
-
Getting Help and Assistance
View
- Seating is available.
- There are fixed hearing assistance systems.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed in the cinema screens.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
-
Toilet Facilities
View
- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located in the corridors to the screens.
- The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the corridors to the screens.
-
Changing Facilities
View
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in all toilets with adaptations.
Parking
-
Drop-off Point
View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
-
Public Parking
View
- There is a public car park located at the Trafford Centre.
- The name of the car park is Trafford Centre Car Park 10.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located on the first floor of the Trafford Centre, at the rear of the Orient.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead from the entrance.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
-
Standard Lift
View
- Floors 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 110cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 185cm (width) x 180cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
- The lift has a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located ahead from the entrance.
- Floors 1 and 2 can be accessed by escalator.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs
- The stairs are located ahead from the entrance.
- Floors 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Ticketing (Self-Service)
-
Self-Service Ticket Machines
View
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 98cm to 167cm from the floor.
Foyer - Screens 1 to 6
-
Access
View
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
-
Circulation
View
- There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Counter (Foyer - Screens 1 to 6)
- The counter is located to the left from the lift, in the foyer for screens 1 to 6.
- The distance from the lift is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 106cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 110cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Screen Corridors - 1 to 6
-
Access
View
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
- The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the corridor throughout (slight slope).
-
Circulation
View
- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Screen (3)
-
Access To
View
- The screen is located to the right from the foyer for screens 1 to 6.
- The most accessible route to the screen has a slight slope.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the screen.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row A.
- There is step-free level access to screen.
-
Screen Information
View
- The following rows have step-free level access: Row A.
- The following areas have stepped access: Rows B to I.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in the screen includes: seats with armrests.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
-
Designated Seating
View
- The designated seating area is located in Row A.
- The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
- The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
- There are 3 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions can sit next to you.
- Companion seating available includes: seats with armrests.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Toilet with Adaptations (Corridor Screens 1 to 6 - Left Hand Transfer)
-
Location
View
- The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the corridor for screens 1 to 6.
- The distance from the entrance for screens 1 to 6 is 35m.
-
Route
View
- The most accessible route to the toilet has slight slopes.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
-
Access
View
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
-
Dimensions and Features
View
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 165cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 137cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Foyer - Screens 7 to 20
-
Access
View
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
-
Circulation
View
- There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Counter (Foyer - Screens 7 to 20)
- The counter is located ahead from the lift at the rear of the foyer for screens 7 to 20.
- The distance from the lift is 70m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 110cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
Food and Drink (Costa and Ben and Jerry's)
-
Restaurant Bar Café 1
View
- Costa is located on the left side of the foyer for screens 7 to 20.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 95cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted and countertop.
- The following are available: a hearing assistance system, drinking straws, takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
-
Restaurant Bar Café 2
View
- Ben and Jerry's is located on the right side of the foyer for screens 7 to 20.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 85cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted.
- The following are available: a hearing assistance system and takeaway cutlery.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Screen Corridors - 7 to 20
-
Access
View
- There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
-
Circulation
View
- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Screens 7 to 20 - Right Hand Transfer)
-
Location
View
- The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the foyer for screens 7 to 20.
- The distance from the entrance to the foyer for screens 7 to 20 is 30m.
-
Route
View
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
-
Access
View
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
-
Dimensions and Features
View
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Screen (13 - Dolby Cinema)
-
Access To
View
- The screen is located to the left from the foyer for screens 7 to 20.
- The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free access via a ramp to the screen.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There is a handrail on the right going up.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row C.
- There is step-free access via a ramp as you enter the screen.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There is a handrail on the right going up.
-
Screen Information
View
- The following rows have step-free level access: Row C.
- The following areas have stepped access: Rows A - B and D - J.
- Seating available in the screen includes: electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
-
Designated Seating
View
- The designated seating area is located in Row C.
- The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
- The designated seating area is clearly marked.
- There are 4 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions can sit next to you.
- Companion seating available includes: electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Screen (15)
-
Access To
View
- The screen is located to the right from the foyer for screens 7 to 20.
- The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free access via a ramp to the screen.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row E.
- There is step-free access via a ramp as you enter the screen.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides.
-
Screen Information
View
- The following rows have step-free level access: Row E.
- The following areas have step-free access via slope or ramp: Rows A - D.
- The following areas have stepped access: Rows F - L.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in the screen includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
-
Designated Seating
View
- The designated seating area is located in Row E.
- The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
- The designated seating area is clearly marked.
- There are 3 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions can sit next to you.
- Companion seating available includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Screen (20 - IMAX)
-
Access To
View
- The screen is located to the right from the foyer for screens 7 to 20.
- The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the screen.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Rows A - B.
- There is step-free access via a ramp as you enter the screen.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides.
-
Screen Information
View
- The following rows have step-free level access: Rows A and B.
- The following areas have stepped access: Rows C - I.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in the screen includes: electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
-
Designated Seating
View
- The designated seating area is located in Row B.
- The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
- The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
- There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions can sit next to you.
- Companion seating available includes: electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
