Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Live music venue and bar.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on performances.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Newmarket.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Comments
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- There are unmarked parking bays on the street outside the venue.
Outside Access (Main Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 155cm (5ft 1in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 148cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading from the pavement to the entrance doors.
- There is/are 8 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 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Rear Access)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped 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) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 62cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the door threshold.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Comments
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- This access is officially a fire exit.
In order to utilise this entrance, someone would first need to check in at the front reception, then a member of staff would then open rear door.
- This access is officially a fire exit.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
Level Change (To VIP seating area)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the rear right of the venue.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
Level Change (to Dance Floor from Reception Level)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the rear left as you enter the venue.
- There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Level Change (To and From the Dance Floor to the Bar Area)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located between the bar and the dance floor.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played all the time.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located at the rear of the dance floor and venue.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the rear entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are not welcomed in the bar area.
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Comments
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- There is a small auxiliary bar located on the landing prior to the ascent to the VIP seating.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left after the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.