Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Pitlochry Festival Theatre produce large-scale plays and musicals.
- Facilities available in the venue include: theatre, shop, café/bar and gardens.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Pitlochry.
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Getting In and Around
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- 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 stepped access: the main standard toilets.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
- The ground, mezzanine and basement can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a hearing assistance system, a manual wheelchair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- The venue can provide an audio description service.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- BSL interpreted shows are available.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor behind the box office.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement level.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in one of the toilets with adaptations.
Parking
- The car park is located in front of the builidng.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- This car park is for staff and visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the front of the building.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Ticketing
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Ticket Counter / Machines
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- The ticket counter surveyed is located to the right, then left after the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter, however it is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user .
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located behind the box office and to the left.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.
Designated Seating (Auditorium)
- The designated seating area surveyed is located to the left of the box office.
- The most accessible route to the designated seating has manual doors.
- There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
- There are 4 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
- Companions sit next to you and behind you.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is a toilet with adaptations close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).
Room (Studio)
- The room is located to the left of box office.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 115cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: rows 2-4.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: benches.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe)
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Location and Service
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are online.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located as you enter the café, to the left.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 84cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- There is background noise in this area.
Shop (Gift)
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Seating available includes: stools.
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Payment
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- The checkout area is located either at the box office or café.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a payment counter.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the rear of the café.
- The ground and mezzanine levels can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 18 steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
Area (Mezzanine)
- There is stepped access into this area.
- Facilities available in this area include: seating, tables.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is background noise in this area.
