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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Tunbridge Wells.
• The venue is not 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 Tunbridge Wells.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
• 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 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 500cm (10ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 dropped kerbs.
• 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.

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  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• 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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of doors.
  • The main doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 94cm wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the steps.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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 heavy.
• The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not 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.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the foyer, the cafe and the auditorium.
• Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in the corridor leading to the auditorium.
• 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 114cm (3ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • There is staggered seating in the auditorium.
  • There is level access to the front row.
  • The other rows are accessed by clearly marked, medium steps with a handrail on either side of the auditorium.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are balcony seating in the auditorium.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the front row of the auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• It is 25m (27yd 1ft) 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 headset.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• The rows suitable for hearing loops are all rows.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Full table service is not available.
• 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 service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 5m (16ft 5in) from the accessible entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm (2ft 0in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is bistro style meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the accessible entrance.
  • There is level access to this 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 150cm (5ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 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 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 can 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located in the corridor next to the auditorium.
  • The female toilets are 19m (21yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the corridor next to the auditorium.
  • The male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Additional standard toilets are available on the 1st floor.
  • The photographs show the standard male toilet.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.