Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Plymouth.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located in Bretonside.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 190cm x 525cm (6ft 3in x 17ft 3in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Looe Street, opposite the building.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the on street parking.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Looe Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
- The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the restaurant.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Ground Floor Galleries)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the left as you enter.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Other
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- The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are resource area.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is available from the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are 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.
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Comments
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- The restaurant opens at 17:00 Tuesday - Sunday, closing times vary.
Cinema
- The cinema has 1 screens.
- All screens have not got level access.
- Screen(s) 1 has(have) access by lift.
- Screen(s) 1 has(have) access by steps.
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Seating and additional access information
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- Films are mainly mainstream and art.
- Films are rotated to allow access to all films.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated spaces are situated at the front and in the middle of the cinema.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- It is 1m (3ft 3in) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
- It is 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
- This venue does not have audio description.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
- The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all.
- Subtitles are not available.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
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Comments
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- Subtitled films are shown regularly. .
Level Change (Cinema)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading into the cimema via a gallery.
- There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
Lift (Cinema)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in front of the cinema entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 2m (6ft 7in) from the cinema entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 130cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 3in).
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the restaurant.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 190cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 3in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 136cm (4ft 6in) high.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the basement floor.
- The female and male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the standard male toilet.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down to the basement from a gallery.
- There is / are 13 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.