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Introduction

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is St Albans City.

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Opening Times (Box Office Opening Times)

• Monday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Thursday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Friday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Saturday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking (Public - Theatre Parking)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The first 2 hours are free. Over the 2 hours, you must pay and display a ticket. Parking is free after 18.30.
  • The car park is located in front and to the side of the Theatre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) 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.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey (October 2021) the nearest parking is guarded due to a Covid-19 Testing Centre being placed in the Car Park. Most of the Blue Badge Bays are still in use.

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Parking (Staff and Crew)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the side and rear of the theatre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 theatre.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main 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 112cm.
  • 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 110cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the left as you face the Main 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 the right going up.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the Main Entrance.
  • There is/are 2 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 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • 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.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) 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 good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 05/10/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is infrared.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar does not serve food.
• 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 75cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• The type of food served here is crisps and nuts.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in the front of the auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are not left with you.
• It is 14m (15yd 11in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow a wheelchair, box office staff or the house manager.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is 8m from the foyer.
  • The accessible toilet is 15m from the auditorium.
  • The wheelchair user can transfer to a seat if preferred. The wheelchair will be stored in a cupboard next to the seating and the usher will be made aware.
  • Concessions are available for wheelchair users, but not companions.
  • There are two sets of double doors to access the auditorium.
  • Both sets of doors open towards you.
  • Both sets of doors have one leaf permanently open.
  • Both sets of doors have an opening of 75cm (single leaf) and 150cm (double leaf).
  • Both sets of doors maybe hard to open.

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Back room

• This room is used for overflow on performance days or can also be hired for use by the public such as social groups.
• There are two sets of double doors.
• The first set pushes away from you.
• The second set opens towards you.
• Both sets of doors are permanently held open.
• Both door openings are 107cm.
• The room is carpeted.
• There are chairs and tables available in this room.

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Outside Access (Studio)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.

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Theatre (Studio)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in in the front row.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may not sit with you.
• It is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow a wheelchair, ask at the main reception/box office.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is within the main abbey theatre to the left of the box office/reception.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the main foyer.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 225cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 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 has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 71cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • 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 44cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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).
• 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby change mat within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a nappy and incontinence pad bin within the accessible toilet.

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the main foyer.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the main foyer.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • The Christmas show does put on a signed performance.
  • Please call box office to find out dates.
  • Plastic cups are available on request. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
  • Please call the box office to book a wheelchair space. Do not book online.