Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Solihull.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Solihull.
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 22:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located within Touchwood Shopping Centre car park.
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Comments
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- The convenient dropoff point is located within Touchwood Shopping Centre car park
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Outside Access (Mill Lane Arcade)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 400cm (13ft 1in) wide.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located between the box office and screens 3 to 7.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp bypasses the steps.
Cinema
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Seating and additional access information
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- Films are mainly mainstream.
- Films are rotated to allow access to all films.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated spaces are situated in the middle of the cinema.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- Companions sit next to the patron.
- It is 42m (46yd) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
- It is 15m (16yd) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
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Comments
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- 9 screen(s) is/are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Concessions are available.
- The view from the designated spaces is good.
- Wheelchairs are available to borrow within the Touchwood Shopping Centre.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are the lower and upper floors.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located adjacent to the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are the lower and upper floors.
- The lift is 24m (26yd) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the upper floor.
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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 dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
- 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).
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- 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 walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- There are baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet.
- The accessible toilet is accessed via a moderate ramp.
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 upper floor.
- The female toilets are 47m (51yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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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 upper floor.
- The male toilets are 52m (56yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is accessed via a moderate ramp.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
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Comments
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- The photo shows the refreshments area.