Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Halls and meeting rooms, conference facilities.
Opening Times
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is Cathedral.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 260cm x 600cm (8ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in St James Street.
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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 260cm x 600cm (8ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located in St James Street.
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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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- Arundel Gate (S1 1DL) and Camps Lane (S1 2EF) NCP car parks are available, however these are more than 200m from the venue.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
- 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- Please contact a member of staff for use of the portable ramp.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- 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 not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- There is a third set of heavy double doors, 164cm wide that open towards you (pull).
- The doors lead to the main corridor and halls.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on the function / event.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Cloakroom
- The cloakroom is located to the left after you enter.
- There are 3 medium (16cm) height steps with no handrails leading to the cloakroom area.
- The counter is 90cm high.
Hatfield Suite
- The Hatfield Suite is located at the rear of the venue on the ground floor.
- There are 2 entrances off the main corridor.
- The doors at these entrances are double, heavy and open away from you (push).
- The doors have an opening width of 172cm.
- Beyond the entrance doors there are 4 medium (14cm) height steps to access the room.
- Portable ramps are available to overcome these steps.
- The portable ramps are 90cm wide with no handrails.
Other Floors (Grand Staircase)
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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 not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Other Floors (Standard Staircase)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- These stairs give access to the halls on the first and second floors.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located beyond the entrance to the left.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the lower ground floor and on the first floor.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 140cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Old Banquet Hall & Suites
- The Old Banquet Hall is located on the first floor.
- There are a further 3 suites on the first and second floor for public use.
- The banqueting suites are used for various events.
- Seating arrangements may vary according to events.
- At the time of survey, the tables were 78cm high.
- Chairs with and without armrests are available.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right beyond the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 327cm (4ft 9in x 10ft 9in).
- 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are waste paper pedal bin and sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 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 fair.
- There is a low 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 medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the female toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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Comments
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- Photographs 1-7 show the female standard toilets.
- Photographs 8-11 show the male standard toilets.
Level Change (Female Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on approach to the female standard toilets.
- There is/are 11 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is a single heavy door, 100cm wide, that opens away from you to enter the female standard toilets.
Level Change (Male Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on approach to the standard toilets.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.