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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 00:00.
• Tuesday 11:30 - 00:00.
• Wednesday 11:30 - 00:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 00:00.
• Friday 11:30 - 00:00.
• Saturday 11:30 - 00:00.
• Sunday 11:30 - 00:00.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest tram stop is Sheffield Station - Hallam University.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Science Park 'B' Car Park.
  • The car park is located in Arundel Lane.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 185cm x 624cm (6ft 1in x 20ft 6in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located in Paternoster Row.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in Brown Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The standard parking is not marked into individual bays.
  • There is room for up to 3 vehicles.
  • The width of the bay is 195cm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 104cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the building as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the building as you face the entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical sets of second doors.
  • The second set of doors to the left gives access to the bar.
  • The second set of doors to the right gives access to the Box Office and Cinema.
  • The steps lead to the entrance from Paternoster Row (shown in photographs 8 and 9).
  • Alternatively, there are 22 steps, with handrails on both sides, from Sheaf Street (shown in photographs 10 - 13).

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk/counter is 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is infrared.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Counter (Cinema Food and Drink)

• The counter is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is a touchscreen.
• The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 111cm (3ft 8in).
• There is a lowered section.
• The height of the lowered section of the counter is 81cm.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is infrared.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The touchscreen is located next to the Box Office desk.
  • The height to the top of the screen is 132cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is infrared.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Cinema

• The cinema has 4 screens.
• All screens have not got level access.
• Screen(s) 3 and 4 has(have) level access.
• Screen(s) 3 and 4 has(have) access by lift.
• Screen(s) 1 and 2 has(have) access by slope.

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• Seating and additional access information View
  • 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 in the middle and at the back of the cinema.
  • Wheelchairs may be left with you.
  • A companion may sit near you.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • It is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
  • It is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
  • This venue does have audio description.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is infrared.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow.
  • To borrow the wheelchair, please ask a member of staff.
• Comments View
  • There is a steep ramp to access the seating.
  • There is a handrail on the wall side.
  • The ramp is 113cm wide
  • Photographs 1 - 10 show Cinema 1.
  • Designated seating in Cinema 1 and Cinema 2 is at the rear of the screen.
  • Photographs 11 - 18 show Cinema 3.
  • Designated seating in Cinema 3 and Cinema 4 is at the middle of the screen.

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Level Change (Cinema 1, Cinema 2 and Showroom 5)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to Cinema 1, Cinema 2 and Showroom 5.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The café/bar is located on floor 2, to the right as you enter the building.
• 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.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 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 good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the building, just before Cinema 1, Cinema 2 and Showroom 5.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the 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 110cm x 142cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • Floor 0 gives access to Cinema 3 and Cinema 4.
  • Floor 2 gives access to Cinema 1, Cinema 2, the café bar and the box office.

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Accessible Toilet (Floor 0)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor 0, in the foyer outside Cinema 3 and Cinema 4.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 127cm x 200cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 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 sanitary and non-infectious waste 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 47cm (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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (Floor 2 - Cinema)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor 2, to the right as you exit the box office just before the entrance to Cinema 1 and Cinema 2.
  • There is not 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 a member of staff.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 182cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 12in).
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 47cm (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 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 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.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).

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Accessible Toilet (Floor 2 - Café Bar)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor 2, to the right as you enter, on the left hand side of the café bar.
  • 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 a member of staff.
  • 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 244cm (5ft 3in x 8ft).
  • There is 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 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 sanitary and non-infectious waste 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 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 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.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 in the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 101cm (3ft 4in).

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Level Change (Floor 2 Cinema Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on floor 2 leading to the accessible and standard toilets.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• 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 on floor 0, in the foyer outside Cinema 3 and Cinema 4.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard toilets on floor 2, to the right just before the entrance to Cinema 1 and Cinema 2.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.