Access Guide

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Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Plymouth Central.

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 not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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 not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
Step(s) View
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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.

Outside Access (Accessible Ramp)

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Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located at the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/09/2023.
The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are good.

Comments View
- The hearing loop only covers the front half of the hall.

Level Change (Nave)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
The ramp/slope is portable.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Please contact a member of staff for use of the portable ramp.
The ramp does not have handrails.
The width of the ramp/slope is 85cm (2ft 9in).
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located leading up to the nave.
There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Restaurant Bar Internal

The following information is for the café.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
Menus are wall only.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is snack food.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.
The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the main hall.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 172cm (4ft 8in x 5ft 8in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not 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 the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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 good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.