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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Plymouth.
The venue is not 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

For information about the opening hours please click here.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Theatre Royal.
- The car park is located in Old George Street.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 450cm (6ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Princess Street, directly outside the building.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- The photograph shows the on street parking.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.

Comments View
- The ramp overcomes the steps.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the building.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Other Floors

Steps View
- 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.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.

Lift (Enclosed Platform )

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the building.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 40m (44yd) from main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 138cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lift controls do have tactile markings.

Eating and Drinking

The following information is for the bar.
The bar does serve food.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 65cm (2ft 2in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 102cm (3ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available.
Children are welcomed in the bar area.
Menus are hand held only.
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 a modern bar menu.

Comments View
- Children are permitted until 20:00 Sunday to Thursday and 18:00 Friday and Saturday.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the bar which is directly beyond the entrance.
- 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 210cm x 155cm (6ft 11in x 5ft 1in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- 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 106cm (3ft 5in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located on the basement floor.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- The photograph shows the standard male toilet.