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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Olton.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Olton.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are medium.

Level Change (Theatre)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the foyer to the auditorium.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Comments View
- The ramp has a handrail on both sides.

Theatre

There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located the front rows.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit alongside the patron.
It is 14m (15yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
This venue does not provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Concessions are available.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

Toilet with Adaptations

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the foyer.
- There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- 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 width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.

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 to the rear of the foyer.
- The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.