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Aphra and Lumley

University of Kent, Giles Lane, Canterbury, CT2 7NX

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight and steep slopes.
  • The approach to the main entrance from the Central Visitor Car Park is via a steep ramp and two clearly marked steps without handrails. The approach to this entrance is step-free level from the direction of the Grimond building. The approach to the Lumley Theatre Direct entrance is via a slight ramp.
  • Aphra and Lumley has two entrances. One entrance provides step-free ramped access to the main entrance via double automatic doors. One entrance provides step-free ramped access to the Lumley Theatre entrance via a single automatic door.
  • One entrance is signed as Aphra and Lumley. One entrance is signed as Lumley.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance which provides step-free access via slight ramp.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building .
  • There is a slight slope with no handrails to access the Grimond Building from the Aphra and Lumley foyer .
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted. The flooring includes patterns which could be confusing or look like holes to some people. .
  • There is a resting area in the entrance lobby with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted signage is provided in the foyer area.
  • There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located between the first and second set of doors at the Lumley Theatre Direct entrance.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building on Grimond Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 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 240cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 70m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Library Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the on street Blue Badge parking.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Library Road.
    • The name of the car park is Central Visitor Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Lumley Theatre Direct Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the side of the venue on Library Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a drop kerb followed by a steep ramp on the approach to the steps. There is a similar set of steps to the right of the entrance which has a step-free level approach.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 82cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 55cm.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 126cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • Step-free ramped access is available when approached from pathway leading from the car park at the rear of the venue on Grimond Road.

Entrance (Aphra Theatre)

  • This entrance is located directly beyond the main entrance .
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 74cm.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.

Theatre (Aphra Theatre)

  • Theatre Information View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
    • The following rows have stepped access: All rows.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available includes: flip-down seats with armrests.

Entrance (Lumley Theatre)

  • This entrance is located in the entrance foyer to the right.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a steep ramp without handrails immediately after these doors.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is external access to the theatre via the Lumley Theatre Direct entrance.

Theatre (Lumley Theatre)

  • Theatre Information View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The Lumley Theatre is a studio used mainly for teaching and rehearsals and contains no fixed seating.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located between the first and second set of doors at the Lumley Theatre Direct entrance.
    • The distance from the Lumley Theatre Direct entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • The door has a push pad lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 159cm (width) x 266cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 142cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The push pad to enter is at a height of 99cm.