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Taliesin Arts Centre

Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PZ

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the accessible entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the main entrance.
  • There is also an entrance at the rear of the building that gives access to the theatre and foyer on the first floor, and a Stage Door, which gives access to the stage and backstage areas.
  • For more information on these theatre entrances, please see the Taliesin Arts Centre Theatre guide.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: exhibition area.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: exhibition area and the lift.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • The ramp leading to the lift and exhibition area has a steep gradient.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the toilet area, straight ahead from the main and accessible entrances.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the toilet area, straight ahead from the main and accessible entrances.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the toilet area, straight ahead from the main and accessible entrances.
    • There is also an accessible toilet and standard male and female toilets on the first floor. Please see the Taliesin Arts Centre Theatre guide for more information.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations in the toilet area, straight ahead from the main and accessible entrances.

Taliesin Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the Taliesin Arts Centre, close to the Theatre entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 61m from the Taliesin Arts Centre Theatre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Permit holders only can park here between 08:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday, but some permit holders will still need to pay for parking.
    • After these hours, it is pay to park in this car park. Visitors to the theatre can get their parking validated in the Theatre Box Office.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 53m from the Taliesin Arts Centre accessible entrance.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 245cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The controls for the Blue Badge charging point are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging point is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless).
    • The Blue Badge charging point is 67m from the Taliesin Arts Centre Theatre entrance.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the side of the building, opposite the Digital Technium.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are 4 steps as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening .
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located down the ramp next to the main entrance.
  • The distance from accessible entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located between the main and accessible entrances.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, that are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the toilet area, straight ahead from the main and accessible entrances.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 186cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 78cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.