Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Stowmarket.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Stowmarket.
Opening Times
- Monday 14:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 14:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 14:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 14:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 21:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Ipswich Street Car Park.
- The car park is located on Ipswich Street.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) 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 easy.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- Please contact a member of staff.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located directly in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
Level Change (Temple Road)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the entrance from Temple Road.
- There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- These steps can be overcome by using the car park.
Level Change (Ipswich Street)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the entrance from Ipswich Street.
- There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- These steps can be overcome by using the car park.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- 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 a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Wheelchair Seating Area)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down from both sides of the seating.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe/bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks only.
Cinema
- The cinema has 1 screens.
- All screens have level access.
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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 at the front of the cinema.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- Companions sit next to you.
- It is 5m (16ft 5in) from the foyer to the accessible toilet.
- It is 2m (6ft 7in) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
- This venue does not have audio description.
- Subtitles are not available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 240cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 10in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- 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 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 48cm (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 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 can 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 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 bright.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located in the foyer.
- The female toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are low.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the right side of the venue.
- The male toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are low.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).