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Getting To and Around Peterhouse

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• Arriving By Car or Bike View
  • Peterhouse is located on Trumpington Street in Cambridge city centre. There are various Park and Ride schemes for people who would prefer to not drive into central Cambridge.
  • At the time of the survey (August 2021) there was very little parking available at the site due to building work. Normally, some parking is available to staff and some visitors with specific requirements who request in advance. There is no general parking for visitors, and students are generally not permitted to use cars in the immediate locality unless given permission based on specific requirements.
  • Cycling is a popular form of transport in Cambridge. The city is relatively flat and there is an extensive network of cycle routes. There are bike stands available throughout the site.
  • For more information on getting to Peterhouse by road please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on cycle routes and maps in Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • There are bus stops in Trumpington Street close to Peterhouse.
    The bus services that stop in Trumpington Street include; 75 and U (Universal). The Universal bus service links Madingley Park and Ride and Eddington with West Cambridge, the railway station and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (including Addenbrookes).
    There is also a bus stop further down Trumpington Street, closer to Grove Lane. The Universal bus service towards the Station and Addenbrookes stops here.
    The bus station in Drummer Street is approximately 800 metres away from Peterhouse.
  • Cambridge City Centre Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • For more information on planning a bus journey in Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cambridge.
  • Cambridge Station is approximately 1.7 kilometres away from Peterhouse. The station has direct links to London Kings Cross, London Liverpool Street, Cambridge North, Kings Lynn, Stansted Airport, Brighton, Ipswich and Norwich. The rail companies that operate out of this station are; Cross Country, Great Northern, Thameslink and Greater Anglia.
  • For more information on Cambridge Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on planning a train journey to Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
  • Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
• Accessing the College Site View
  • Visitors to Peterhouse enter via the Porters' Lodge on Trumpington Street. Access into the Porters' Lodge is via a single heavy door 82cm wide and a step which has been worn down to 3cm high in the centre (Photographs 1 and 2). There is also a pedestrian gate to the right of the Porters' Lodge as you face it, 85cm wide (Photograph 3). The step here has been worn down so much it is now a slight slope with a threshold (Photograph 4).
  • Pedestrians can also access the site via the Granta Gate at the rear of the site (Photograph 5), although this is mainly a vehicle entrance for deliveries and contractors, with no footpath for pedestrians. The road goes underneath the Whittle Building and up a long, steep slope (Photograph 6). At the top, pedestrians take the path up to Gisborne Court (Photograph 7). The path is 94cm wide and has a slight slope. There is also a vehicle entrance to the site off Little St Mary’s Lane to the side of the site, via 2 gates (Photograph 8). However, this only gives access to the Blue Badge bay outside the Theatre on performance days. The main entrance to the library is located between the two gates here. There is a gap for pedestrians 44cm wide (Photograph 9).
  • There is an entrance at the end of Grove Lane that give access to the William Stone Building and the far end of the Deer Park. This is via a gate 174cm, which can be made double width to give vehicle access if required (Photograph 10). There is also access to St. Peter’s Terrace off Grove Lane, via a single gate 102cm wide and a slight slope (Photograph 11). All the houses in St. Peter’s Terrace are accessed by steps (Photograph 12). There is also a similar gate further down Grove Lane that gives access to the path at the rear of the houses (Photograph 13).
• Getting Around the College Site View
  • From the Porters' Lodge and Trumpington Street entrance, the paths have a flagstone surface, so are uneven in places (Photograph 14). There is a steep ramp or 2 12cm high steps (Photograph 15 and 16) to access Old Court (Photograph 17). There is a cut through at the far end of Old Court which has a slight ramp, 89cm wide (Photograph 18). This leads through to Gisborne Court. This leads through to Fen Court, which has a concrete tile surface that is more even (Photograph 19). From here there is a slight ramp leading up to the Theatre. The bollard at the top of the ramp makes the gaps 107cm and 110cm wide (Photograph 20).
  • Leading off the side of Old Court is Screens Passage, which is accessed via a shallow, worn step (Photograph 21). The entrance to the Hall is off this passage, and at the end there is a steep ramp, 125cm wide (Photograph 22). If the main gates to this passage are closed, there are doorways in the gates 66cm wide with a 9cm threshold. Beyond the passage there is a gravel path to the left leading to the Fellows Garden (Photograph 23), and a flagstone then compacted gravel path leading through the Deer Park (Photographs 24 and 25). There are unsurfaced and gravel paths leading off the main path (Photograph 26). At the far end of the Deer Park, the main path narrows to 140cm and has a slight slope leading up to the William Stone Building (Photograph 27).
  • The area around the William Stone Building has a brick block paving surface. There is a brick block path, with a slight slope at the start, leading to the rear of the St. Peter’s Terrace houses and the Squash Court (Photographs 28 and 29).
• Additional College Site Information View
  • Many of the buildings at Peterhouse have step-free access into them, although some are accessed by steps only (Photograph 30). Peterhouse is the oldest College in Cambridge, with parts dating back to the 13th century. Due to the age of the buildings the staircases do vary in materials and layout. The height and depths of steps are not uniform and neither is lighting, handrail provision/type or step markings (Photographs 31-32). Please see our Detailed Access Guides for further information on access to buildings.
  • There is not much directional signage around the site which means those unfamiliar with the layout will need an escort or a map to reference.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the first floor in the corner of Old Court and the basement of the Whittle Building.
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Route Plan - Porters' Lodge to Theatre Complex AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Route Plan - St. Peter's Terrace to Theatre Complex please click here (new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on University of Cambridge Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 338 223 or 01223 768 877.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Health and Welfare please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on COVID 19 Update please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking (Blue Badge Bay - Theatre Users Only)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 235cm x 451cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 136cm wide.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • This space would be reached via the gate on the access road off Little St Mary's Lane (Photograph 3). One entrance into the Library is on this access road.

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Getting To (The Theatre Complex - Lubbock Room, Theatre & Ward Library)

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• Location View
  • The Theatre Complex is located North of Fenn and Gisborne Court, within the Peterhouse campus.
  • To access the building from the campus from the Porters' Lodge entrance head past the Chapel, through Old and Gisborne Court and follow the signs round to the right to the entrance. There is a steep slope on the approach.
    There is a Blue Badge parking bay outside for Theatre users only. There is a set of gates by the complex which can be accessed off Little St Mary's Lane.
  • There is wayfinding signage along the route to the Theatre.
  • There is limited signage for the Library or Lubbock Room.
  • Peterhouse link (new tab) - click here.
  • Theatre Complex - Ward Library Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the basement floor (ambulant toilet). There is an accessible toilet within the Ward Library which can be accessed via the Theatre Complex.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the basement floor accessed via lift or stairs through the Lubbock Room. These are used only by Lubbock Room conference guests/visitors. There is an ambulant facility available.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the basement floor accessed via lift or stairs through the Lubbock Room. These are used only by Lubbock Room conference guests/visitors. There is an ambulant facility available.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located within the Ward Library which can be accessed via the Theatre Complex.

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Approach (Gisborne Court)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach .
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 109cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The bollard can be unlocked and lowered.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has handrails on both sides.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Comments View
  • The ramp is around 3-4 metres long and is approximately 10 metres from the entrance. The approach from the top of the ramp is level in places but has a slight slope if you cross the Blue Badge bay (Photograph 3).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Theatre, Lubbock Room and Ward Library)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located next to Fenn Court and round the corner from Gisborne Court.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor (Theatre, Lubbock Room and Library).
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Theatre, Lubbock Room'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 92cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Comments View
  • There is a wall-mounted hand sanitiser, 102cm high, outside the first entrance door.
    
  • Beyond the first entrance door is an area that has dimensions of 195x223cm with the second door beyond this.
    
  • There is a set of manual, double doors straight ahead that are locked and 115cm wide.
    
  • The doors to enter the building are the two identical single, manual doors on either side as you enter. The one on the left is labelled Theatre and the one on the right is labelled Library (Photographs 3 -7).
  • The doors do not stay permanently open unless tied. They both lead into the same area, but lead you in the direction of the respective rooms.

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Theatre Foyer (Foyer Area)

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• Theatre Foyer View
  • The theatre foyer is located beyond the entrance doors.
  • There is step-free access to the theatre foyer.
  • There is step-free access throughout the foyer.
  • The type of flooring in the foyer is carpet.
  • 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 not available.
  • The nearest seating is located in the foyer/lobby area. There is a sofa next to the Library entrance.
  • The foyer does not play background music.
• Comments View
  • The foyer/ area has a portable coat rail with hangers, notice boards for information, a desk (63cm clear space underneath, 75cm high) and four chairs without armrests (Photographs 1-4).
  • There is a free-standing hand sanitiser at a height of 101cm.
  • Once through the Theatre entrance door on the left the area is free of obstructions.
  • However, if heading to the Theatre from the library side of the area, there is a pillar which narrows access to 88cm. The rope, desk and chairs obstruct the other side of the pillar (Photograph 5).

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Entrance (Corridor to Lubbock Room and the Theatre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor (Lubbock Room, Theatre and Library).
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • The locked door can be unlocked if needed.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Theatre Information

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• General Information View
  • The Theatre is located to the left beyond the main entrance of the Theatre Complex. There is signage towards the building and at the entrance but not within the building.
    There are two entrance doors, one to the stage and one to the rear of the stalls.
• Theatre Information View
  • The designated seating within the theatre is located to the rear of the ground floor accessed via the second entrance to the rear part of the Theatre.
• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Patrons View
  • No performances are signed.
• Related Access Guide(s) View
  • The corridor outside the Theatre is over 150cm wide. There is no hearing assistance system or visual fire alarm within the Theatre. Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Theatre Seating Area(s)

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• Access to Seating View
  • The information below describes access to the Stalls.
  • The theatre area is located on the ground floor of the Theatre Complex, past the first entrance doors (stage access).
  • There is step-free access to the theatre area.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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 but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 48cm.
  • 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 light.
  • 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.
  • All doors accessing the area are similar.
  • The locked door at the first entrance can be unlocked to provide wider access.
    The first set of doors can be locked, with a keyhole height of 100cm. Photographs 1-3 show the door to the Stalls and Photographs 4-6 show the entrance doors to the stage area. The stage doors are passed first when accessing the Stalls from the Main Theatre Complex Entrance.
    The entrance doors to the stage area are double width (one door locked) that is 66cm wide. They open outwards, are manual, heavy and have a slight lip at the entrance.
  • The doors is/are not permanently held open before and after performances.
  • The doors give access to Row F (designated and standard seating), other ground floor rows via staggered steps and the stairs to the upper level.
• Theatre Area Information View
  • The information below describes access to the Stalls & Upper Level.
  • The type of flooring in the seating area is carpet.
  • There is bench seating available.
  • The width of the rows of seating is 57cm.
  • The seating on the upper level has widths between the rows between 45-47cm.
    There are 14 clearly marked steps up to the staggered seating on the upper level. They are 18cm high and have a tread depth of 27cm (Photograph 14). The lighting levels are poor during the day, with no lights along their length. The stairs have handrails on both sides. The one on the right is easy to grip, covers the length of the stairs but are not within the pitch line of the stairs. The staggered steps vary from 16-21cm with most tread depths under 25cm. They are also clearly marked, and have no handrails (Photographs 15 and 16). No steps are illuminated.
  • There is step free access to a row/rows of seating.
  • The row(s) with step free access is/are row(s) Row F.
  • The access to the majority of seating is located to one side of the seats (against wall).
  • There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
• Designated Seating Area(s) View
  • There is designated seating available in this area.
  • The nearest designated seating to this area is located in Row F.
  • The designated seating area(s) is/are located directly ahead of the entrance door.
  • 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 5 designated space(s) for wheelchair users.
  • The visibility of the stage from this seating area is restricted by pillar(s).
  • There are a few seats without armrests within the Theatre.
    If the seating is full then there is no extra space for an assistance dog. Companions could sit next to the designated seating in Row F (Photograph 10). Photograph 11 shows how the view is very slightly restricted from the designated seats.
    The lectern on the stage is non-adjustable and 108cm high (Photograph 12). There is step-free access to the stage via the stage entrance door. Photograph 13 shows the steps up to the stage from the stalls.

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Meeting Room(s) (Lubbock Room)

• Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is step-free access within the room itself. There was no speaker's area/desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 69cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• There is a free-standing sanitiser outside the room that is 101cm high.
  The doors are double width with one door locked. With one door open the width is 78cm. There is a small lip on entry (Photographs 1 and 2).

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Counter (Lubbock Room)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located on the right hand side of the room.
  • The counter is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Lubbock Room entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/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.
  • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• Comments View
  • The counter is 101cm high with a table in front that is 89cm high (Photographs 1 and 2).
    
  • There is a kitchenette behind the counter which could be staffed for functions to serve refreshments (Photograph 3 and 4).

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Lift (Via the Lubbock Room)

• The lift is located through a manual door to the rear of the Lubbock Room.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Lubbock Room entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor (via Lubbock Room) and the basement floor (G, -1).
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• There are manual, light, single doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 79cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 114cm x 137cm.
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• At time of survey (August 2021) there was a 150 x 150cm space in front of the lift on the basement floor.
  In the small area between the door from the Lubbock Room to the lift the 150 x 150cm space was blocked by collapsed tables (Photograph 2). The single, manual, light door to access the lift on the ground floor opens into the Lubbock Room and is 82cm wide. It is locked at times with the keyhole height at 103cm (Photograph 1).
  This is the same lift that is used for the Library. A key from the librarian is needed to access the library.

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Other Floors (Lubbock Room)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right within the Lubbock Room.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the Lubbock Room Entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the basement floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor (via Lubbock Room) and the basement floor (G, -1).
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not 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 not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • The door to enter/exit the stairwell is a fire door and so it is very heavy. To exit the Lubbock Room there is a push bar (Photograph 1), with a key needed at the other side (keyhole 102cm high) unless they are held open (Photograph 2).
  • The lighting levels are good at the top of the stairs and poor at the bottom by the doors.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Male - Basement)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the basement floor to the left from the lift, within the male toilets through a single, light, manual door that opens inwards.
    The toilet cubicle signed as standard with no signage for the ambulant toilets (Photographs 1 & 2).
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet. There is a separate female accessible toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 119cm x 171cm (3ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 right.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 120cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
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  • The hand dryer is outside the cubicle, at a height of 123cm and has a poor contrast with the wall.
  • The paper towel dispenser is outside the cubicle, at a height of 138cm and has a poor contrast with the wall.
  • There is a standard waste bin with a lid outside the cubicle by the two sinks.
  • The male facility has this one ambulant toilet and one urinal.
  • The female toilet is very similar. It has an ambulant cubicle and a standard cubicle (Photographs 8-11).
  • The main differences are: there is a vertical grab rail on the left of the toilet when faced instead and there is a sanitary waste bin within the female toilet.

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• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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  • The shared toilet is located within a separate room next to the Theatre.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There are two access doors to the shared toilet (Photographs 1-4).
    The room can be accessed from the corridor via a heavy, single, manual door that opens inwards with a width of 74cm (Photographs 1 and 2).
    From the stage of the Theatre there are two single, manual doors with widths of 72cm and 79cm. They open out into the Theatre and into the room (Photographs 3 and 4).
    The door to access the two cubicles is single, manual, heavy and opens towards you (pull) to a width of 57cm. The area between the cubicles is small (60cm x 93cm) (Photographs 6 and 7).
    They are currently signed 'Out of Service' and both cubicles are signed ' WC for public use' (Photographs 9 and 10).